11 Easy Updos You Can Do in Under 5 Minutes

Here’s a scenario that many a woman can relate to: You decide to switch up your hairstyle by attempting to create an updo — only to end up frustrated with a pile of bobby pins thrown on the floor in frustration. There’s no doubt that creating gravity-defying updos can prove challenging. That’s why we’ve assembled a collection of insanely easy updo hair tutorials. Whether you are simply looking to take your hair bun to the next level or need a wedding-worthy French twist, we’ve got you covered with 11 easy updos you can create in a flash.

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These mini buns offer maximum style for anyone looking to create an easy updo. Find out how to create the look at Hair Romance.
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No ballerina buns here! Add a little edge to your top knot with this messy take on the popular hairstyle from A Beautiful Mess.
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Rule unruly curls with this easy updo that calls for stylishly pinning ringlets at the base of the neck. Find out how at Hair Romance.
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Your go-to top bun is about to get a whole lot more glamorous thanks to this sock bun tutorial that will add larger-than-life volume to your look. Get step-by-step tips at Freckled Fox.
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Working your hair into a braid is all it takes to create this intricate-looking but easy to execute updo from Hair Romance.
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If you have a headband, then you pretty much have all you need to create this easy updo that simply calls for you to wrap your strands around the hair accessory. Freckled Fox shows us how it's done.
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This chic chignon makes it look like the wearer has used a braid rather than a hair elastic to secure the easy updo. Find out how at Parlor Diary.
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Channel actress Brigitte Bardot with this volumized look that is the easy updo version of her trademark bouffant. Get the full tutorial at Parlor Diary.
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Ladies with lobs or mid-length hair can pull off an updo with this twisted updo that features a bold braid. Find out how to create the look at Parlor Diary.
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Stomach in knots over waking up to a bad hair day? Knot your hair instead with this easy updo tutorial from Freckled Fox that requires you to tie your hair into an envy-inducing chic style.
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For a casually cool, I-woke-up-like-this look, you can't go wrong with this messy bun, as seen at The Small Things.