45 autumn-ready easy up-do hairstyles to try now
Whatever the occasion, we've found the perfect up-do hairstyle for you to impress this season. Whether you're looking for up-do hairstyle ideas for long hair, or you're working with a short haircut, we've scoured the catwalks for fashion-forward (but easy-to-achieve) styles for you to recreate at home.
Also check out our favourite hair updos...
IndigitalMake like Fendi's girls and leave the ends loose and splayed out from a classic twist to master the 'undone bun' trend.
InDigitalFor a wearable take on the catwalk wet look trend, recreate this Altuzarra loose pinned up-do.
InDigitalTake one pretty low bun, add one pretty fresh cut flower and you have one seriously pretty up-do.
IndigitalHair not long enough to create a style like this? Try adding a clip-in ponytail or even a ready-made braid to speed up styling.
InDigitalTry crimping, curling and backcombing sections of hair before tucking into a simple French pleat hairstyle to create extra texture in the final look.
Go RunwayLeave some strands loose and pin them into a simple, low knot to create a gorgeous high-fashion style.
GoRunwayWe love this pinned-up, loose 'do, as spotted backstage at Dolce & Gabbana. It'll work on all hair lengths, too.
IndigitalFor a bonhemian finish, loosely tong hair before creating your up-do, then tease a few wispy strands loose. The more tousled and fly-away it looks, the better.
GoRunway.comThis twisted, low up-do will work on any hair colour and length. The style is side-parted at the front with a little root lift.
IndigitalThis braided hairstyle is easier than it looks - recreate your own plaited bun by splitting your low pony into two braids, easing hair loose from them and pinning them into a soft bun.
FirstVIEWThis halo-braided up-do is seriously pretty. It might look tricky, but once mastered you'll turn to this style again and again. The easiest way to learn? Plait along to one of the dozens of YouTube tutorials, like THIS ONE.
GoRunwayTwist your locks back on either side of your head (without creating a parting) and secure into a bun at the nape of your neck...
GoRunway...Here's your starting off point.
GoRunwayThis Gucci catwalk up-do transforms a simple low bun with a couple of sharply-cut loose strands, sprayed into place.
GoRunwaySide-part hair and pull back over the ears into a low bun to recreate this Valentino up-do.
GoRunwayFor days off (or dress-down Fridays) this Valentino loose and low knot just oozes off-duty cool appeal.
GoRunwayLoosely hold hair up from a low ponytail using a contrasting colour hairnet like the girls at Chanel.
GoRunwayFor an edgy finish use a gel product or spray to create a wet-look finish.
GoRunwayWhen working a retro beehive up-do, add a bow headband for a super-pretty twist.
GoRunwayKeep a soft centre-parting for a cool off-duty finish. We love this model’s ombre hair colour, too.
GoRunwayHow about creating a faux-crop by pinning a high ponytail over the top of your head? Sure, it's not for the faint-hearted, but if you pull it off you'll earn some serious style points.
GoRunwayBackcomb your ponytail before twisting it into a loose knot to recreate this casual up-do.
GoRunwayTo keep wet-look locks feeling feminine, finish with a pretty twisted up-do at the back.
GoRunwayCut out and keep this gorgeous accessorised up-do. It's perfect for weddings, in particular.
Go RunwayA retro 'do never really goes out of style, and this look is all about femininity. Gently centre-part the front of your beehive 'do for a modern twist on this classic look.
PA PhotosCreate two French braids and knot the ends into a bun for this gorgeous up-do.
GoRunwayTeam a sleek centre-parted up-do like this one with soft, smoky eye make-up for party season and beyond.
GoRunwayBallet shoes sorted? This girl is ready for the barre.
GoRunway.comIf a simple knot is just not fancy enough, why not try your hand at this multi-twist bun? Twist your ponytail into two strands, braid them together and twist into a bun (it’s simpler than it looks).
GoRunway.comYou can’t go wrong with a low chignon - pull a few strands out for a more laid-back finish.
GoRunway.comMake even the messiest up-do look chic by adding a heavy-metal accessory like this one.
Go RunwayLeaving small sections of your hair loose at the sides will really soften your look.
GoRunwayWhat's cuter than one braided bun? That's right; two of 'em.
IndigitalA low-slung bun or ponytail with a causal centre parting looks even more feminine when tucked forward over the ears.
If you're pulling your hair back into a low bun but want to keep your look super-relaxed, pull your hair gently out of the band and leave a few strands loose for an 'undone' finish.
IndigitalUse dry shampoo to add volume around the roots, and fluff out hair to create with a haphazard straight off the beach look.
IndigitalWhy create one bun when you can have four or five?
GoRunwayThought a tucked-in ponytail was just for wearing about the house? Think again. Hide your hairband by twisting a strand of hair around and pinning underneath. Finish with a spritz of high-shine hairspray for a glossy look.
A simple side swept loose up-do is subtly sexy. And even better, it's easy peasy too.
IndigitalWant a natural English country garden belle look? Don't tame flyaways - let a few strands fly free for a soft finish.
IndigitalGive pigtails a high fashion makeover by pulling a few strands loose and tying the ends in a rough knot and securing with bobby pins.
IndigitalTo create a bedhead up-do for short hair, take sections at random and pin in twists all over the head using colour matched bobby pins. Finish with a mattifying hairspray.
IndigitalTo achieve this fashion-forward wet-look up-do, pull hair into a low ponytail and then pin the loose section up and over, securing into place with large bobby pins.
IndigitalTease the ends out of a loose and low bun to tap into the trend started by Diane von Furstenberg.
