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Twist sections of hair and pin them up into an intricate updo. Leave some pieces loose around the face for softness. Style is sophisticated and romantic.
Free to try. Available worldwide on iPhone & Android.
The twisted updo is the formal styling where sections of hair are twisted up and pinned into a deconstructed, sculptural shape at the back of the head. Distinct from a chignon (which is gathered and tucked) or a braided updo (which uses braids for structure), the twisted updo uses twists — each section twisted before pinning, which creates dimensional texture.
It flatters oval and heart faces — the deconstructed shape exposes the jaw and neck, suiting these shapes. Straight and wavy hair show the twisted texture cleanest; curly hair adapts but the twist lines are softer under the curl. Hair must be at least shoulder-length for the twists to gather meaningfully.
High maintenance — most twisted updos take 30-45 minutes of careful styling and benefit from a stylist's hands. Book the salon for any event where the styling matters. The style has been in rotation as a formal styling default since the early-mid 20th century, with major peaks in the 1980s (deconstructed wedding hair) and the 2000s-2010s (the Carrie Bradshaw bohemian-formal aesthetic). Best to book a hair trial before any wedding or major event where the styling matters — the twisted updo is harder to execute reliably without practice on your specific hair.
Front-facing, natural light. The model handles bangs, hats, glasses, beards — even bad bathroom lighting.
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