6. Keep It Soft …

For a more romantic look – leave long wispy layers around your face to soften up your features. Super tight bun tends to remind people of the stereotypical grade school principal – you wouldn’t want that do you?

7. Keep It Light …

Having highlights added around the face will brighten your complexion. This will give the illusion of a halo when light is directed to your face. This is great for a romantic dinner especially when done in a candlelit setting.

8. Keep It Balanced …

Do you know that our eyes are not exactly the same size? If they are noticeably different in size, create the illusion of balance and symmetry by positioning your side part over the smaller eye. This will make your eyes seem symmetrical.

9. Dress Up Your Up-do …

Do not be afraid to dress up your updo with jewelries and other accessories – especially if you’re outfit and the occasion call for it. Do not go overboard, though; remember to keep your accessories to a minimum.

10. Practice Makes Perfect …

Especially for parties planned weeks ago, do a “hair rehearsal” and try out different types of updos. You can do different updos per day and take a picture of yourself – front and back view of course.

Up-dos are not just for “bad hair days”. Learning how to create the perfect updo can get you through picnic in a park to ballroom dancing on New Year’s Eve. There are a lot of ways to do an updo but it is important to learn the basic updo first. When you have mastered the basic, then you can go wild and do an outrageous and over-the-top hairstyle!

Any own fabulous updo tips? Feel free to post a message and share your thoughts!