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Recent Examples of updo
Even with the addition of other richly nourishing oils, this firm-hold finishing tool is ideal for creating updo styles and can also serve as a foundation before braiding.
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Conçetta Ciarlo, Vogue, 15 Jan. 2026
Michelle Obama’s effortless updo, styled by hairstylist Yene Damtew, for one, required nothing but a loose side bang and low bun.
—Essence, 12 Jan. 2026
Lopez accessorized with diamond earrings and wore her hair in an elegant updo.
—Ashley Hume, FOXNews.com, 12 Jan. 2026
The lightly scalloped look was paired with some heavy Tiffany & Co hardware, with her blonde locks swept up into an Old Hollywood updo.
—Anna Kaufman, USA Today, 11 Jan. 2026
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Conçetta Ciarlo, Vogue, 15 Jan. 2026
Michelle Obama’s effortless updo, styled by hairstylist Yene Damtew, for one, required nothing but a loose side bang and low bun.
—Essence, 12 Jan. 2026
Lopez accessorized with diamond earrings and wore her hair in an elegant updo.
—Ashley Hume, FOXNews.com, 12 Jan. 2026
The lightly scalloped look was paired with some heavy Tiffany & Co hardware, with her blonde locks swept up into an Old Hollywood updo.
—Anna Kaufman, USA Today, 11 Jan. 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for updo
Noun
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Bones And All actress Taylor Russell replaced her signature pixie cut with box braids, which were folded up into a chignon (just like Rihanna) at Dior—aside from a few loose strands.—
Essence,
Essence,
26 Jan. 2026
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The actress’ hair was slicked back into a tight chignon, save for a few wisps of hair to frame her face.—
Julia Teti,
Footwear News,
13 Jan. 2026
Noun
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The patty was cooked well and the vegetables were fresh, but the bun was what really stood out.—
Evan Moore,
Charlotte Observer,
4 Feb. 2026
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Meanwhile, Rihanna was the most famous beauty spotted, attending Christian Dior in side tendrils and a twisted bun.—
Essence,
Essence,
30 Jan. 2026
Noun
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The beehive is one of the closest clusters to Earth (approximately 600 light-years away) and one of the youngest (around 600 to 700 million years old).—
Michele Laufik,
Martha Stewart,
13 Jan. 2026
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Cuoco also shared photos of her beehive 'do alongside more images of Aniston’s hairstyle and outfit worn at the 2002 Golden Globes.—
Escher Walcott,
PEOPLE,
5 Jan. 2026
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The movie begins in 1989, when Martin was just out of her teens and fighting in Toughwoman contests, and spans 22 years, providing all sorts of opportunities for ungainly period hairstyles, from a ragged pageboy to a curly mullet to a frizzy shag.—
Alison Willmore,
Vulture,
7 Nov. 2025
Noun
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The rocker panel upsweep remains but the wheel arches have become rounder than before.—
Sam Abuelsamid,
Forbes,
31 May 2022
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The glorious auburn of Swinton’s upswept hairdo is a sight to see, if not as impressive as the upsweep itself.—
BostonGlobe.com,
BostonGlobe.com,
21 Oct. 2021
Noun
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Princess Kate's hair was instantly reminiscent of the bridal hairstyle from her royal wedding to Prince William in April 2011.—
Janine Henni,
PEOPLE,
4 Feb. 2026
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That means hairstyles studded with gemstones and pearls, gemstones sparkling across Robbie's cheeks, and braids tied together with passion-red ribbons.—
Kara Nesvig,
Allure,
3 Feb. 2026
Noun
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But that strange mix of nostalgia and ridicule Shlesinger’s script shows for certain Texas customs (big hair, oversize pickup trucks and bladder-challenging beverage containers)?—
Peter Debruge,
Variety,
27 Jan. 2026
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Big Texas women, big Texas personalities — big hair, big everything.—
Jackie Strause,
HollywoodReporter,
17 Nov. 2025
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Phoenix agrees with the rest of Arizona, the pug is also the most popular dog in metro Phoenix.—
Paige Moore,
AZCentral.com,
3 Feb. 2026
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His dog, a 13-year-old pug named Coach, is always around, too.—
Scott Fowler,
Charlotte Observer,
28 Jan. 2026
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“Updo.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/updo. Accessed 8 Feb. 2026.
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