3 Summer Updos You Can Do in Under 5 Minutes

Deciding who to marry is arguably the biggest decision of your life (no pressure). But even after you've chosen the person, the decisions just keep coming: the place, the cake, the dress, and, of course, your hairstyle. With seemingly endless options out there, we're here to assist you with the best look for your big day. Are you leaning towards soft, romantic waves? Or perhaps a classic updo? Or maybe you're all about standout accessories? Whatever the case may be, below you'll find 37 wedding hair ideasto help you decide on a 'do to say “I do" in.

1. A Braid Crown (via Brit + Co)

8. Pearl Pony (via With Love Caila)

12. Nourished Natural Curls (via Brit + Co)

18. Statement Accessory (via With Love Caila)

20. Touch of Feathers (via Brit + Co)

33. Half-Up Half-Down Braid (via Maria Nila)

What wedding hairstyle do you love? Tell us @BritandCo!

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The holidays are here, and you know what that means? Holiday parties! We've armed you with party dresses, party jumpsuits, and holiday nail art ideas, but now it's time to bring the holiday style party up top. We've created three holiday-ready hairstyles that you can adorn with leaves, feathers, and branches, oh my! Follow the tutorials below to see how each of them are done. We'll also show you how to set your hair to prep it for just about any updo!

First, here are six steps to set an updo that will make every hairstyle easier to create.

1. Take the first section of hair from behind the ear to the front of your face.

2. Use Kenra 25 as a setting spray.

3. Curl with a big wand and pin in place with a duck bill or pin curl pin.

4. Continue this process until all of your hair is up in curls.

5. Let it set for 5 minutes to let the heat cool. This allows your curls to have maximum bounce and hold.

6. Pull out the pins and get ready to style!

This first look is a take on the classic updo, made way more simple. For a finishing touch, we adorned the crown of Cecelia's head with a silver leaf necklace.

1. Let your pin curls set for 5 minutes.

2. Pull out the pins and run your fingers through your hair to loosen the curls.

3. Backcomb and smooth over the crown of your hair to add volume and shape.

4. Start by pinning the top section of your hair into a half up half down style.

5. Take the remaining portion of the hair and twist it into a pony.

6. Roll up the pony into a twisted knot style shape. Secure with bobby pins.

7. Add a pretty necklace or headband to make the updo more festive.

8. Smooth fly-aways with Tigi Bed Head Stick.

9. Get ready for your closeup!

Next up, this look comes straight from A Midsummer Night's Dream, braids, branches, and all.

1. Start with pin curls, and take them out.

2. Backcomb to add volume.

3. Separate hair into three sections. Braid a small piece on top of each section.

4. Twist each section of hair including the braid.

5. Twist into a bun and pin.

6. Repeat with each section.

7. Add a branch or twig using bobby pins.

8. Pucker up!

9. We love this whimsical style.

Last, the fanciest one of the bunch, combining a classic updo with punk, boho, and modern style elements.

1. Backcomb the top section to create a pomp.

2. Create the pomp and secure with bobby pins.

3. Take the hair from the section you just pinned and backcomb it to give it some more volume. Smooth with Tigi Bed Head Stick.

4. Twist the hair to create another pomp-like bun.

5. Pin in place.

6. Take the remaining hair and twist into a ponytail until it rolls up onto itself, creating a twisted bun-like shape.

7. Pin that bun!

8. Add a feather headpiece to make this look even more formal.

9. C'est magnifique!

Which of these holiday updos is your favorite? What other hair tutorials would you like to see on Brit + Co? Talk to us in the comments below.

As much as I've written about Reese Witherspoon's book club, you'd think I was on a first name basis with her (wishful thinking)! But, the truth is that it's the reason I rediscovered reading for fun. As informational as books can be, there's also joy, anguish, fear — and even spicy romance — to lose ourselves in. I'm become a firm believer in holding on to things that bring us joy so if your book stash is overflowing, you're going to love Reese's January and February picks!

Learn about Reese Witherspoon's 2025 Book Club picks!

April 2025

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All That Life Can Afford by Emily Everett

Considered one of our most-anticipated new books in April, All That Life Can Afford grapples with one young woman's experience with a fast-paced life filled with classism. It begins with an introduction of Anna and her love for the "beautiful" London. Based on glossy images in Library books, she's convinced that's the place she needs to be. But she's sorely disappointed when she arrives to find a gloomy place that mirrors life in her hometown.

Before long, Anna's swept into the luxurious life of the Wilders as their daughter's tutors and begins experiencing the glitz she thought London would give her. From parties to two attractive pursuits, she's living a life that many dream of...until she begins to struggle under the crushing weight of portraying a "rich and famous" lifestyle" that doesn't match her background.

March 2025

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Broken Country by Clare Leslie Hall

Beth and Frank seem like they have it all on the surface of their marriage, but that's only because they've been avoiding a huge elephant in the room. Bliss seems like a wonderful place to stay, but Frank's brother commits a crime that stirs up the presence of Gabriel Wolfe. He's the man that used to make Beth's heart beat so long ago, but she swore him off after their romance ended in heartbreak. But now he's back with a son named Leo who feels familiar to Beth.

It doesn't take long for Beth and Gabriel to start interacting, but it comes with painful memories that threaten her marriage with Frank. There'll be a reckoning soon enough, forcing Beth to make peace with her past, present and future.

February 2025

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Isolaby Allegra Goodman

When readers are first introduced to Marguerite, she's an heiress who has a promising future ahead of her. With barely anything to worry about, she enjoys a sweet childhood until she becomes an orphan under the care of a reckless man. Not only does he seize the inheritance that was intended for her, he also behaves cruelly and leaves her stranded on an island.

Facing perilous weather and other unspeakable things, Marguerite learns how to survive with "faith the size of a mustard seed."

Reese Witherspoon says, "This is easily one of my favorite historical fiction reads yet," (via Instagram).

January 2025

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The Three Lives of Cate Kay by Kate Fagan (New Release)

Cate Kay's a literary genius who's cracked the code of keeping readers engaged in her written work. She's also secured a film franchise that's made fans go wild. But, no one's ever seen Cate Kay or talked to her. She's an enigma on purpose.

You see, 'Cate Kay' and her bestie Amanda made plans to live lavish lives in California. They were so sure everything would work out until something awful happens that forces 'Cate Kay' to leave her real identity behind.

It's not until something forces her to make peace with where she comes from that 'Cate Kay' decides it's time to stop running from who she is.

Reese Witherspoon says, "Have you ever felt like you were living more than one life? That’s exactly what Cate Kay is grappling with in our January pick, The Three Lives of Cate Kay by @KateFagan3. She’s a literary sensation, the face behind a blockbuster film trilogy, but her life isn’t what it seems. This story swept me away with its big dreams, love, and unexpected twists," (via Instagram).

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