Modern Fashion-Forward Updo Hairstyle

Added: 05 Jan 2026
This model is showing off a completely fashion-forward hairstyle that has all the right styling techniques and accessories that are going to turn heads! Pinning the side of your hair back into a bun with a quiff on top and flowers accenting the side creates a beautifully balanced look that is both elegant and eye-catching. Securing the hair into a bun keeps the style neat and comfortable while highlighting the neck and shoulders, making it ideal for special occasions. The quiff on top adds height and volume, helping to elongate the face and give the hairstyle a soft, flattering shape. Adding flowers introduces a romantic, feminine touch and allows for personal expression, whether subtle or bold. Together, these elements create a refined yet playful hairstyle that feels polished, unique, and full of charm. Every technique used in this hairstyle will need to be sprayed with hairspray to ensure that this look stays in shape throughout your evening. Overall, this formal hairstyle is ideal for those with an oval, heart, oblong, diamond and square face shapes. Those with medium to thick hair densities will benefit the most from this hairstyle.

When it comes to your makeup application for this hairstyle, you want to match the fashion-forward style to tie this look together. A bold smokey eye with a dark color to compliment your eye color with a bit of shimmer on your eyelids is a great start for this hairstyle. Finish off with a nude or bold lipstick color like our model has done, that suits your skin tone and you are ready to show off your formal updo!