Hairstyles can make or break a look, completely transform an individual and even inform the world a sense of who they are right off the bat, so it is only natural that some people would take the time to create these elaborate updos for special occasions. Perhaps some women decide to work these elaborate updos into their everyday routine as well, especially if their life calls for such effort.
Yet it is evident that over the last few months, people have been adopting more elaborate updos in order to add a different dimension to their overall style. As people adopt a minimalist, sporty and futuristic wardrobe, hair and makeup become a way to differentiate their look from others. Of course, these hairstyles are particularly great for parties and special events.
36 Examples of Elaborate Updos

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Sultry Opulent Diva Updos
These Models are Ready for the Red Carpet with Their Glossy Hair

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Pastel Pastry Photography
The Marie Claire China February 2012 Editorial is Elegantly Delicious

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Blonde Beach Updos
The Vogue Australia April 2011 Editorial Features a Tan Anja Rubik
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Poised Plait Updos
The Beauty Department Braid Bun Bang is Ballerina Approved
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Sculptural Afro Shoots
The Garage Magazine 'Fractal Affinities' Editorial Boasts Masterpiece Hair
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Lady-Like Updos
The 'Tender is the Night' US Vogue September 2010 is Sophisticated
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Sweet Confectionery Shoots
The W May 2013 Editorial Features Replaces Updos with Icing
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Edgy Updo Editorials
The Eniko Mihalik Allure November 2011 Shots are Breathtaking
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Voluminously Twisted Hairstyles
Elina by Jeff Tse Showcases Modern Victorian-Inspired Coifs
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Feminized Male Makeovers
Men with Fancy Hair Features Males Sporting Lady Updos
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Hair-Raising Updos
Radical Sky-High Hair for 'Up to You' in Vogue Nippon
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Beehives & Cat Eyes
Andrey & Lili Channel the Swingin 60s for ‘Vie Privee' Shoot
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Skyscraper Updos
PetOrly's Models Rock Towering Hairstyles for 'Future Perfect'
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Lion Mane Hairstyles
The Pernille Moeller Vogue Brazil June 2010 Issue Gets Ultra Hairy
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Cotton Candy Updos
Gertrud Hegelund Sizzles in Cover Magazine February 2011 Editorial
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Outrageous Office Updos
The Art of Artificiality in Vogue Italia Beauty by Miles Aldridge
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Dust Cloud Updos
These Justin Cooper Beauty Images are Uber Alluring
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Gradient Makeup Galleries
The Vogue Paris May 2012 Editorial Stars a Colorful Natasha Poly
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Fiery Fru-Fru Updos
This Ming Xi Style Magazine July 2011 Spread Showcases Haute Couture Hair
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Eccentric Hair Photography
The Raised Eyebrows Photo Series Features Some Hairy Situations
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Hair Sculpture Editorials
The Hairy Spring/Summer Issue of Garage Magazine
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Whimsical Winding Updos
The Beauty Department Coiled Low Bun Tutorial is Seriously Easy
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Powder-Puff Updos
The Elin Skoghagen Elle Russia July 2010 Spread is Flirtatious
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Assorted Holiday Hairstyles
The Eniko Mihalik Allure Editorial Features Eclectic Updos
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Rainbow Sherbet Updos
Technicolor Tresses Accent the Yohji Yamamoto Fall 2011 Collection
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Cinnamon Bun Updo Guides
The Braided Hair Updo Tutorial Provides a Look at a High Do
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Ponytail Party Hangouts
The Ponytail Bar at the John Barrett Salon Provides Luxe Hairstyles
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Antler Updos
Lena Erysheva's 'Dear Deer' Features a Vunerable Female Fawn
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Bright Golden Beehives
The Vera Wang Spring 2011 Show Featured Tremendous Tress Styles
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Dramatically Shadowy Photography
Anne Duffy by Peter Coulson is Dramatically Lit in Grayscale
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Pointed Bun Shoots
Shamim de Varax's Burnt Beauty Series Focuses on Atypical Looks
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Windswept Updos
Sessilee Lopez in Tush Magazine is Bringing the Funk
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Edgy Beehive Updos
The Alyona Osmanova Harper's Bazaar August 2010 Spread is White Hot
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