Have you been stuck recently trying to find a pretty formal updo for a fancy occasion you’re attending? Feel like you’re short on ideas? For both short and long hair and wavy or straight texture, you’ll want to save this list for inspiration. Whether you want something easy like a coiled bun or something fancier with twists and waves, there’s a hairstyle perfect for you.

Fabulous Formal Updos

You’ll be actively looking for the next place you can wear one of these stunning updos after you see them!

1. Formal Updo for Long Hair

Your pretty blonde hair will look super romantic gathered up in a loose coiled bun. Free up a few tendrils to make them frame the face with their delicateness.

2. Formal Updo for Medium Hair

On medium hair, try parting the hair in the middle before gathering it into a ponytail or high bun. Leave out a good section of hair on either side of the face to frame it.

3. Formal Updo for Wedding

To get a soft formal updo hairstyle, add long loose waves. Then loosely secure it in the back with a pretty clip or faux flowers. As usual, loose pieces around the neck keep the style soft.

4. Formal Low Updo

A slightly messy updo is great for women with long hair. With pearled or flowered clips, the style becomes boho and romantic, great for that outdoor evening wedding.

5. Formal Updo with Short Hair

To make a formal updo with short hair, tease the hair at the crown of the head before securing it at the nape of the neck. Make sure the hair smooth for perfection.

6. Updo with Bangs

Why pin bangs back when you can make them look super pretty on a formal updo? Leave them slightly wavy on either side of the face and gather the rest of the hair in a high loose bun.

7. Formal Updo for Thick Hair

With curls and waves loaded to the max, you can make a loose hairstyle secured at the neckline. Tuck in a colorful flower in a contrasting color to make the style dressier.