How to Style a Vintage Princess Braided Updo

Styling your long locks can now be a breeze as numerous techniques have been created to ease the efforts deposited into creating sophisticated looking hairstyles. Check out the following step-by-step hair tutorial to get a fab vintage princess braided updo without too much fuss!

Creating a high fashion hairstyle is no longer the torture you imagine as hair pros and hair enthusiasts have generously contributed to the development of new hair styling techniques that give fuss-free results in minutes. We've stumbled upon one of these techniques and we were instantly hooked as beauty blogger Cynthia from eBeautyBlog made the process of learning step-by-step how to style a vintage princess braided updo look effortless, an elegant, classy up-style.

The braid has become a perfect solution to a fabulous at-home hairstyle that displays an intricate look, so no wonder that women are trying to master as many braiding techniques as possible as each technique can provide vast hair styling solutions to update your look with. A clear demo of how a simple braid can lead to a sophisticated, uber-romantic look that oozes elegance is provided below, so check out the steps to learning how to style a princess braided updo with a vintage twist and put into practice what you've learned to look fresh and fabulous every time you desire without too much fuss.

Before you start styling your vintage updo, you'll need the following tools:

flat iron (for those with curly hair)

bobby pins

two hair elastics

hair styling mousse/ texturizer (if you have fine hair that tends to come undone easily)

To start you'll need to straighten your hair (if you don't have naturally straight locks) as this hair texture reveals best the braids and overall effects given by the style, and part your hair in two symmetrical sides. If your hair is fine, layered or tends to come undone easily, apply a bit of hair styling mousse on the a couple of inches in width on the sides of the head from roots to ends, to give the hair more adherence while you braid.

Once you've parted the hair, separate a few hair strands from the front part and start creating a half French braid by braiding and adding pieces of hair from the loose locks, adding the extra hairs to the center stand. Proceed until you've reached the tips and then secure the end using a thin hair elastic.

Now, you can move on to create the exact same style using the same technique on the other side of the head. Secure the ends when you're done and then take the tip of one of the braids and take it back, stretching it towards the temple on the opposite side of the head. Use bobby pins to secure the braid into place and then repeat using the other braid, slightly overlapping them. Secure well the braids using bobby pins, tuck in the ends of the braids and prepare to make heads turn with your classy, princess-like updo.

With a little bit of practice you can master this braiding technique, so practice and let your hair styling skills turn you into a definite hair diva!

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5 Minute Hairstyle | Charlize Theron's Vintage Rolls Updo

Get Charlize Theron's fabulous looking vintage rolls updo in 5 minutes or less by checking out the following step-by-step tutorial as gorgeous hair doesn't have to come with sweat!

Celebrity hairstyles have always been a great source of inspiration for fabulous hair and one of the stars that always manages to look impressive and inspirational is South-African goddess Charlize Theron. The actress doesn't always make super sophisticated, time consuming choices when it comes to her locks, so if you're looking for a fab 5 minute hairstyle idea, Charlize Theron's vintage rolls updo is a perfect choice to start with. Her vintage-inspired, rolled updo from the 'Snow White And The Huntsman' premiere proved to be incredibly low maintenance and its overall glamor allure has got hair enthusiasts buzzing with excitement, as sexy hair has never been so easy!
This is a fantastic updo style that oozes elegance, meaning it's a perfect choice for the holidays, a party or why not even the office, and all you need is a longer hair length, a few large bobby pins and a bit of hairspray.

This is a look that works with all hair textures, however, if you're looking for the best results, it's best to style your chic, vintage rolls on sleek straight tresses as this hair texture enhances the twists and adds that glam factor that makes jaws drop.

To start, brush out any tangles and have your bobby pins and hairspray on standby. Separate a section of hair from the side of the head you want the vintage rolls to be on and use your fingers to roll the hair starting from the ends and working your way up until the hair cannot be rolled any further. Now, if your hair is fine, it's best to spray a bit of hairspray on the hair strand prior to styling to prevent the hair from coming undone before you pin it into place. Once the hair loop is created, use two bobby pins to secure the roll on opposite sides, close to the scalp, before you move to the next section of hair and repeat the process.

Once all the hair is pinned, make sure you push the hair closer together to cover-up any gaps and create a uniform, glam roll updo. Spritz a bit of hairspray on your fresh coiffure and use your hand to smooth any flyaway hairs to bring perfection to your look and voila! Your locks look salon ready in 5 minutes or less, so give this easy updo hairstyle a try and prepare to be showered with compliments!

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Vintage Hairstyles for Short Hair

Get inspired by the best vintage hairstyles for short hair and sport an elegant style that fits you best. Try the vintage short hair looks replicated by celebs.

If you want sophisticated vintage short hair, look no further than today's celebs that sport some of the classic dos of stars from the Golden Age of Hollywood. Check out the most elegant and sexy vintage hairstyles for short hair and include any of them into your personal style.

Pixie cuts have evolved over the decades, but the most elegant look is still the classic Audrey Hepburn look. Worn delicately by Michelle Williams, this simple pixie cut with soft side-swept bangs is easy to maintain and only needs a bit of texture and shine.

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An excellent look for Evan Rachel Wood, the Grace Kelly short updo is effortless elegant. Short on the sides and back, this hairstyles needs more length on top and is perfect for naturally wavy hair. Get a few extra curls or go for the sleek look.

Worn by Ashlee Simpson almost as well as the renowned 1960s model, the Twiggy is a short retro bob for straight hair, that's best worn with side-swept bangs. Perfect this vintage short hairstyle by making a deep side-part and leaving a strand of hair in front of the ear which the bangs point to.

Shaggy with flipped endings, the Sofia Loren look is perfect if you want a shorter do, but aren't falling for the more extreme pixie looks. Worn by Lisa Rinna with panache, this vintage hairstyle requires more daily maintenance if you want it to look perfect.

Another pixie that's inspired by actress Jean Seberg, Anne Hathaway's pixie cut gives off a perfect retro vibe and is simple to maintain. For naturally straight hair, the only thing you need to add is a bit of texture to your vintage short haircut.

A beautifully styled bob worn by Keira Knightley, the Brigitte Bardot works best for oval or elongated faces, since the sides of the bob should gently touch your jawline. Highlights and a simple side part complete the look.

Ginnifer Goodwin experimented with plenty of retro pixie cuts, but the most flattering cut for her is a bit longer, the Bette Davis crop with a deep side part and messy locks that work wonders for a round face. Even if you have wavy hair, you might need to add a few extra curls to really make this vintage hairstyle pop.

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