60 Easy Updos for Medium Hair You Can Do Yourself

It’s almost funny how finding easy updos for medium hair isn’t all easy to do at all.

Really, the internet is overflowing with hairstyle ideas, but we weren’t all born with the gift of braiding, twisting, pinning and hair spraying our way to hairdo perfection.

So what’s a girl gonna do?

We’re happy to say that we have personally hunted for the top 60 DIY easy updos for medium hair that you will absolutely fall in love with.

Try out these easy updos for medium hair!

1. Low Bun with Twisted Braids

To get this beautiful low bun, all you need is two hair ties, some bobby pins, hair spray and a bit of patience.

The results are well worth it!

2. From Braid to Bun

In just six easy steps, you can transform a small braid into a gorgeous chignon that gently rests on the back of your neck.

3. Double Twisted Braid Bun

Go from pigtails, to twisted braids to a lovely bun in a matter of minutes with one of our favorites from our easy updos for medium hair list.

4. Twisting an Updo

Good things come to those who twist! It helps if your hair is naturally wavy or curly for this pretty chignon.

5. French Braid Low Bun

Yet another one of the 9-step easy updos for medium hair involves gradually bringing your hair together into a complete French braid and then twisting left, right, and up.

6. Wavy & Messy Bun

Curly gals will love this one. All you have to do is tie your hair half up, half down, and twist up and around.

7. Three Way Twist

If you’re looking for easy updos for medium hair, this is as simple as it gets. Tie your hair in three low ponytails and twist them around.

8. Classic & Classy Low Bun

For this classy and classic hairdo, twist the sides of your hair and bring them into a low ponytail. Wrap it up and close with a bobby pin. Voila!

9. High Bun with Double Braids

Braids all over! Start with the sides of your head, bring the rest of your hair up into a ponytail and then braid that too!

Twist around the main braid for a super cute bun.

10. Back Braided Crown

Braid your hair in two, leaving the inner margins loose. Wrap left, wrap right, and the result is a magnificent chignon embraced by a braid.

11. Longer Ponytail

Are you in for an optical illusion? Get the long ponytail you have always dreamed about by first splitting your hair half up, half down and tying the two parts into separate ponytails.

Let the top part fall on the lower one and enjoy your super long pony!

12. Elegantly Curled Bun

You’ll need a curling iron for these kinds of easy updos for medium hair.

Follow the nine steps illustrated in the photo above to get a fabulous loose bun fit for a wedding!

13. Braided Bohemian Updo

Boho chic anyone? Braid your hair in four and wrap them all around for a fresh bohemian look.

14. Triple Braid Bun

This is similar to the three way twist, just that you also braid the mini ponytails before twisting them into buns. Don’t forget your bobby pins!

15. Linked Updo

Start from the top of your head and knot your way down to the base of your neck for a truly unique linked braid.

16. Afro Faux Hawk

If you’re lucky enough to have afro hair, all you have to do is comb it up to the top of your head and pack in pins all around for the ultimate curly faux hawk.

17. Blossoming Bow

We all love hair bows, but you can make yours even more interesting than a traditional one.

After you have the bow in place, gently twist the sides until it beautifully blossoms open.

18. Classic Messy Bun

Get a hair tie, bend your neck down, grab all your hair and casually twist it into a bun. That’s all you have to do!

19. Connected Ponytail

A funky approach to the classic ponytail, this hairstyle involves parting your hair horizontally in three and then adding a hair tie every few inches.

20. Double Side Twists Bun

Part your hair in two and twist both sides together into a cute little double bun.

21. Sophisticated Updo

Bring on the hairspray! Spend some time gently pinning your hair up into a loose, classy bun and then use hair spray in abundance to hold it in place.

22. Loose French Braid Bun

Begin with a loose French braid at the top of your head and then add a hair tie for a cool and eye-catching loose bun.

23. French Braid Ponytail

The steps are almost the same for these easy updos for medium hair, just that you wrap your hair in a ponytail at the end instead of a bun.

24. Loose Curly Bun

Use pins to bring your wavy locks together into this messy-but-fancy bun. Don’t forget to leave a few loose strands on the sides of your face for a lovely effect.

25. Linked Crown Low Bun

Instead of styling your hair into a low bun with a braided crown, link the top part together for an original approach.

26. Side Wrap Bun

Part your hair half up, half down. Wrap the top part in a bun. Part the remaining hair vertically in two. Wrap these parts up left and right one at a time. All done!

27. Double Headband

After you get your perfect messy bun together, you can add a personal touch with a cool double headband.

28. Classic French Braid

Everyone knows about the classic French braid, but how on earth do you really make it? This 9-step guide shows how easy-peasy it really is!

29. Side Chignon

Why settle for the norm when you can give a classic chignon a twist? Instead of keeping it straight down, turn it to the side a bit.

30. Bun & Bow

Is there any way to make a bohemian bun even more adorable? Surprisingly, yes!

Add a big bow in your favorite color and you’ll look as if you came straight out of a fairytale.

31. Half Up Half Down with Braid Crown

One of the easy updos for medium hair you can try out any time is braiding two bigger strands on each side and bringing them together for a cute half up, half down look.