For the most part, fashion editorials tend to stick to beautiful blowouts and long, luscious waves when it comes to photo shoots, but this gallery of mind-blowing updos highlights the exceptions.
From the pages of some of the most renowned and respected fashion magazines in the world, to the runways in Paris, Milan, London and New York, updos seem to be taking the fashion industry by storm.
Whether you're a pro at mastering the sophisticated high ponytail, elegant chignon, or even the hair bow that Lady Gaga made so popular, or you tend to steer clear of complicated updos in favor of simple waves or natural curls, this gallery of mind-blowing updos will make you want to experiment with your hair.
50 Mind-Blowing Updos
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Blonde Beach Updos
The Vogue Australia April 2011 Editorial Features a Tan Anja Rubik
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Doll-Face Photography
The Circo Amato Series is Soft and Romantic
47
Hair-Raising Photography
The Inspiring BDC by Wella Professionals 2011 Catalogue
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Uptight Updos
The Raw Collection 2010 Features Beautiful Ballerina Hair
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Lady-Like Updos
The 'Tender is the Night' US Vogue September 2010 is Sophisticated
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Sensual Rope Beds
Victoria and David Beckham for Emporio Armani Underwear A/W 2009-10
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Edgy Updo Editorials
The Eniko Mihalik Allure November 2011 Shots are Breathtaking
42
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
40
Giant Bow-Shaped Updos
Kate Frankfurt Puts an Elegant Twist on an Avant-Garde Updo
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Vintage Resort Lookbooks
Erdem Resort 2012 Mixes 70s Fashion with Royal Textiles
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Lip-Loving Updos
Charlie Le Mindu Spring/Summer 2010 Headwear is Sculpturally Style-Savvy
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Skyscraper Updos
PetOrly's Models Rock Towering Hairstyles for 'Future Perfect'
36
Straitlaced Victorian Spreads
Schon #12 by Pierre Dal Corso Lets the Corset Out a Little Loose
35
Croissant-Shaped Updos
Hair Rivals Fashion in 'A Dream of a Dress' for Vogue Italia
34
Bird's Nest Updos
Asiris Creative Shows 'Strong Passion' in Fashion Photography
33
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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Neon Office Wear
The Proenza Schouler Spring 2012 Campaign Stars Natasha Poly
30
Netted Faces & Mollusk Hair
‘Big Hair' by Saima Altunkaya Features Avant-Garde Styles
29
Outrageous Office Updos
The Art of Artificiality in Vogue Italia Beauty by Miles Aldridge
28
Dust Cloud Updos
These Justin Cooper Beauty Images are Uber Alluring
27
Blurry Blazing Photography
The Yulia Gorbachenko On Fire Shoot is Dark and Edgy
26
Gray-Haired Fashiontography
The 'Tanishq Zoya' Portfolio by Suresh Natarajan and Sharon Nayak
25
Monster Truck Updos
The 25th Annual Detroit Hair Wars Showed Off Eccentric Hair Creations
24
Eccentric South American Spreads
Brazil by Jean-Francois Campos has a Flair for the Aberrant
23
Fiery Fru-Fru Updos
This Ming Xi Style Magazine July 2011 Spread Showcases Haute Couture Hair
22
Pompadour Updos
An Easy but Essential Hairstyle for 2010
21
Eccentric Hair Photography
The Raised Eyebrows Photo Series Features Some Hairy Situations
20
Coiffure-Cutting Couture Shoots
The Frankie Morello FW 2011/2012 Line is Reminiscent of Grease
19
Powder-Puff Updos
The Elin Skoghagen Elle Russia July 2010 Spread is Flirtatious
18
Couture Coneheads
Nuno Veloso's 'Examen' Blends Pointy Hair With Vibrant Prints
17
Palm Tree Tresses
'The Black Chair' by Jesper Orrbeck Features Sky-High Updo
16
Harem Pants & Sky-High Updos
'Wonderland' by Patrycja Soltan is a Gritty Fashion Feast
15
Assorted Holiday Hairstyles
The Eniko Mihalik Allure Editorial Features Eclectic Updos
14
Rainbow Sherbet Updos
Technicolor Tresses Accent the Yohji Yamamoto Fall 2011 Collection
13
Hair-Raising Updo Editorials
The Rosanna Georgiou Vogue Hellas Photo Shoot is Ultra Glamorous
12
Whitewashed Runways
The Alexander Wang Spring 2011 Collection is His Lightest Yet
11
Antler Updos
Lena Erysheva's 'Dear Deer' Features a Vunerable Female Fawn
10
Bright Golden Beehives
The Vera Wang Spring 2011 Show Featured Tremendous Tress Styles
9
Sultry Tribal Spreads
Paloma Dreher by Mario Alfonso has a Contemporary Aboriginal Appeal
8
Palm Tree Buns
Nuno Veloso Captures Sky-High Braided Updos for ‘Fierce'
7
Messy Blonde Photo Spreads
The Aline Webber Harper's Bazaar US August 2010 Editorial
6
Pointed Bun Shoots
Shamim de Varax's Burnt Beauty Series Focuses on Atypical Looks
5
Fierce Faux Hawks
The Sizzling W Magazine June 2010 Cate Blanchett Spread
4
Hairdos With Handles
'Once Upon a Time' by Maite Guerrero Gets a Handle on Sky-High Updos
3
Windswept Updos
Sessilee Lopez in Tush Magazine is Bringing the Funk
2
Pretty Peach Pouts
The Lelya Martian Evgenia Shoot is Sweet and Tender
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Edgy Beehive Updos
The Alyona Osmanova Harper's Bazaar August 2010 Spread is White Hot
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