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The holidays are the perfect time of year to experiment with creative hairstyles.

While there are many hairdos to try, we thinkupdosare one of the mostparty-perfect looks.

We’ve got you covered with 12 holiday updo ideas below.

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It instantly takes the effortless look from day to night.

Voluminous Updo

This loosely pinned updo is incredibly stunning.

The face-framing curls are the perfect finishing touch.

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Here, her intricately twisted bun is paired with slicked-down, perfectly swooped bangs.

Textured Bun

Here, Redway created a jaw-dropping updo on actress Regina King.

Intricately styling her sideburns completed the look perfectly.

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The beach-inspired hairdo is effortless yet elegant at the same time.

Perfectly Braided Bun

Abraided bunadds an edgy touch to the traditional style.

The key to this look is ensuring the front of the hair is incredibly sleek and free of flyaways.

model with loose updo and face framing pieces

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Loose Loc Updo

For those with locs, this loose ponytail updo is a party-perfect look.

For added extravagance, add a black ribbon and pearl-adorned headband.

Straight and Spiky Updo

Justine Marjan created this stunning updo on modelAshley Graham.

model with pulled back bun

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While the front is kept straight and simple, her twisted bun features fun spiky ends.

Curly Updo

Curls and coils look gorgeous when pulled up into a face-flattering updo.

Add gem-encrusted barrettes to the look for an additional touch of elegance.

tessa thompson wearing bun and swooped bangs

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Pretty Pearly Bun

A pretty bun is the perfect hairstyle for any holiday party.

Elevate the classic style by sticking pearl bobby pins throughout the bun.

regina king wearing a big bun

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jennifer lopezw wearing wet look updo

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amandla stenberg wearing braided updo

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hunter schafer wearing braided bun

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lupita nyongo wearing her locs in a loose updo ponytail

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Ashley Graham wearing sleek updo

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zazie beetz wearing curly updo

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pearl-adorned bun

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