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Face shapes: Oval • Heart • Square
Hair length: Medium • Long • Extra Long
Hair texture: Straight • Wavy • Curly • Thick
Difficulty: Medium
Time to style: 45-60 minutes
Works with: Cathedral veils • Drop veils • Birdcage veils • Statement earrings • Hair combs
The high bun updo gives brides that effortless royal elegance they've dreamed about since childhood—it's sophisticated without feeling stuffy, and it frames your face in a way that makes you feel like the most confident version of yourself. There's something timelessly romantic about sweeping your hair up and away, letting your dress, jewelry, and natural glow take center stage.
Beyond the beauty, this style is incredibly practical for a long wedding day. It stays secure through emotional moments, windy photo sessions, and hours of dancing, and it works beautifully with any veil style from cathedral to birdcage. You won't be fussing with flyaways or worrying about your hair falling—just pure, uninterrupted joy.
Pearl-studded hairpins scattered throughout the bun
Vintage crystal hair comb positioned at the base
Delicate gold or silver leaf vine woven into the updo
Velvet ribbon wrapped around the bun base
Art deco headband for Gatsby-inspired elegance
White spray roses or baby's breath tucked into the bun
Silk organza ribbon trailing from the base for softness
Cathedral veil attached just below the bun for dramatic length
Drop veil secured at the crown for classic coverage
Prep with texturizing spray on dry hair for grip and lasting hold.
Use elastic bands that match your hair color to prevent slipping.
Lock the bun with U-shaped pins inserted vertically, not horizontally.
Finish with strong-hold hairspray and a light touch of shine serum.
Prep hair with texturizing spray or dry shampoo to add grip and volume at the roots.
Gather hair into a sleek high ponytail at the crown, securing tightly with a strong elastic.
Twist or wrap the ponytail around the base, shaping it into a rounded or textured bun.
Secure the bun with U-shaped pins inserted vertically all around for maximum hold.
Gently loosen a few strands for softness, mist with hairspray, and admire your elegant bridal look.
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Absolutely! Use a hair donut or padding inside the bun to create fullness, and tease the ponytail before wrapping for added volume. The result looks lush and romantic even on finer textures.
Not if it's done correctly. Avoid pulling too tightly at the scalp—secure the bun itself with pins rather than over-tightening the ponytail, and you'll stay comfortable all day.
Yes, it's one of the best pairings! Attach the veil just below the bun so it drapes beautifully down your back without interfering with the updo's structure.
Use strong-hold products during styling, insert plenty of pins for stability, and pack a mini hairspray and a few extra bobby pins in your emergency kit for quick touch-ups.
