Updo
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Updo (pronounced: up-doh) is a term used in the field of Cosmetology to refer to various styles of arranging the hair instead of allowing it to hang freely. It is typically associated with more elaborate and dressed-up hairstyles that are intended for special occasions.
Etymology
The term "updo" is derived from the English words "up" and "do," referring to the action of lifting the hair up and styling it. The term has been in use since the mid-20th century.
Types of Updos
There are several types of updos, including but not limited to:
- Bun: Hair is pulled back and twisted or wrapped in a circular coil against the head.
- French Twist: Hair is gathered at the back of the head and twisted upwards in one motion.
- Chignon: A type of bun created by securing the hair into a knot at the nape of the neck or at the back of the head.
- Beehive: A woman's hairstyle in which long hair is piled up in a conical shape on the top of the head.
Related Terms
- Hairstyle: The styling of hair, usually on the human scalp.
- Hairdresser: A person whose occupation is to cut or style hair in order to change or maintain a person's image.
- Barber: A person whose occupation is mainly to cut, dress, groom, style and shave men's and boys' hair or beards.
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