Updos for Coarse Hair

Zoe Saldana's sleek updo is a great choice for an evening event. See how to get the look:1. This look works best on day-old hair, so wash your hair the day before the big event.2. Use a teasing comb to slightly tease the top of your head -- it adds gorgeous volume.3. Gather your hair up into a loose ponytail, twist it into a bun and pin down the ends with bobby pins.4. Mist your updo with strong-hold hairspray to keep it in place all night long. See More Zoe Saldana Hairstyles

Katie Prices' sky high updo can work whether your hair is short or long. See how to get the look: 1. Before you begin, part your hair to the side and leave out a section of hair (including your bangs and shorter layers) at the front. 2. Now use a teasing comb to backcomb the bottom half your hair, section by section. Gather all of it up into a high, messy bun and pin it down3. If you don't want to risk damaging your hair with all the teasing, just buy a hairpiece and clip it on. 4. Remember that section of hair you left out? Blow dry it using a round brush and curve it around your face for an extra chic touch. 4. Spray your updo generously with hairspray to keep it from falling flat.

Vivica Fox's updo is super easy and it's going to stay in place -- no matter what. Get the look: 1. Start by using a gel on damp hair. 2. To do the twist: Begin in front with a small section of hair and make a couple of twists. Then, take another small section and twist this into the original twist. Keep picking up hair and twisting it in until you reach behind your ear. Secure the end of the twist with a bobby pin.3. Take the rest of your hair into a side ponytail, just behind your ear. 4. Braid the ponytail and make into a chignon.5. Tuck the end of the twisted section under the chignon.6. Put on a little shine spray to smooth away any frizzies.

Tyra Banks' updo is a great daytime look for straight hair. What to do: 1. Apply texturizing lotion on damp hair, which will help keep the updo in place. Blow dry hair with a paddle brush for maximum straightness. 2. Using a straightening iron, smooth out 2-inch sections all over your head. 3. Gather hair -- no need to be precise, as the look is meant to look super casual -- and pull back into a ponytail. Twist the end of the ponytail around the base and secure with bobby pins.4. Pull a couple of random strands loose in front and arrange them to frame your face. See More Tyra Banks Hairstyles

Tyra Banks' eye-catching updo is a long-haired look that says you -- and your hair -- are ready to party. Get the look: 1. Apply texturing lotion and blow dry hair using a paddle brush ... volume is not as important with this style as making sure your hair is straight, shiny and has some texture to maintain an updo. 2. Once hair is dry, use a straightening iron to smooth out 2-inch sections of hair, all over your head. 3. Pull hair, very tightly, into a ponytail and secure it on top of your head. 4. Take individual sections of your ponytail, apply pomade to them, and roll them into a loop that protrudes from the ponytail and secure them in place with pins. Repeat until all but one section of the ponytail has been looped ... leave that tail of the 'tail hanging off to the side, and secure the, ahem, structure with a generous amount of hairspray. See More Tyra Banks Hairstyles

Keyshia Cole's sleek bun with its crown of curly-cues is perfect for weddings and proms. Get her style: 1. To create this look, begin with flat-ironed, perfectly straight strands. Brush hair back into a high ponytail and secure with an elastic band. 2. Separate the hair coming out of the ponytail into several thick sections. Twist each into a cinnamon bun-like (mmmmm, sticky buns) shape and pin in place at the base of the pony. 3. Spray the style with a strong hold hairspray to secure.