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An easy messy updo for short hair can make busy mornings simpler without requiring a full ponytail or a traditional bun. Short layers may need extra pins to stay put, but dividing the hair into smaller twists creates a relaxed updo with only a few basic styling tools. This look also works well with hair that has a little texture, so it can be a useful option when freshly washed hair feels too smooth to hold a style.
Easy Messy Updo for Short Hair: What You’ll Need
Gather a small number of bobby pins before you begin. The original approach uses about five, although the exact number depends on your hair’s length, thickness, and layers. If your hair is very slippery, a little natural texture can help the twists stay in place. Keep the pins nearby so you can secure each section as you go.
Work gently when backcombing: use small movements and avoid pulling hard at the roots. This adds support inside each twist while helping the finished style keep its soft, undone appearance.
How to Create the Updo
- Twist the top section. Take a small section from the crown and twist it. Use less hair than you would for a half-up hairstyle.
- Add texture and make the first bun. Lightly backcomb the twist, then coil it into a loose, messy bun. Secure it with one or two bobby pins. If it feels loose, remove the pins, backcomb a little more, and try again.
- Add a second section. Take another section directly below the first. Twist it, backcomb it gently, coil it into a small bun, and pin it in place.
- Gather the remaining hair. Twist the hair that is left, add a little backcombing, and pin it up. For shorter layers that do not reach the twist, use an extra pin to secure them discreetly.
- Adjust the shape. Add pins wherever the updo feels unstable. Gently loosen or tousle the hair to soften the finish, checking that the pins hold without pulling uncomfortably.
Tips for a Soft, Secure Finish
Backcombing is the key step for helping the style hold, but a light touch makes it easier to reshape the hair later. Place pins into the base of each twist rather than relying on them to grip loose ends alone. If a section slips, take it down and rebuild it with a little more texture instead of adding many pins at once.
The finished look is intentionally relaxed, so the twists do not need to be perfectly even. A few visible flyaways can suit the style; secure only the pieces that feel loose or uncomfortable. The updo may take around five bobby pins and can hold throughout the day, depending on your hair and how firmly each section is pinned.
Conclusion
This easy messy updo for short hair uses a series of small, backcombed twists to create a casual pinned style without needing enough length for one large bun. Adjust the number of pins to suit your layers, and keep the finish soft by loosening the hair gently once everything feels secure.
— Rebecca
