Braids, twists, and buns: 20 easy DIY wedding hairstyles

We love us some DIYed wedding hairstyles. Even for those of us without mad hair skills (cough — like me — cough), using hair accessories, headpieces, fascinators, adding in flowers, and rocking a sleek updo are all ways to make fabulous hair come easy.

We’ve compiled a collection of some spectacular DIY wedding hairstyles to hack yourself, take in to your stylist, or just keep on hand (or bookmarked in your phone) in case you end up sans hairstylist on the day-of and have to handle your own hair. It doesn’t have to be scary, I promise. I even tried one out myself (the messy French twist!). Here’s the proof.

Triple-braided bun

This triple-braided bun is great for medium to long hair and only takes some braid and clip skills.

Side-swept curls

These side-swept curls are great for natural black hair and naturally curly hair. Clip up both sides for a faux hawk!

Messy French twist

I took on the challenge of trying this messy French twist out myself since it looked so hypothetically easy. No joke, it WAS easy. If you have someone else folding it over, I’m sure it would look much nicer (and less tornado-y), but even doing it alone was pretty simple:

Bouffant bun

This bouffant bun is more forgiving than it looks.

Retro pincurls

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Photographer Leah Langley tried our retro pincurl tutorial and rocked it.

Here’s another take on vintage curls — retro fingerwaves:

Milkmaid braids

These milkmaid braids for short hair utilize a few extensions to take them to the next level of boho loveliness.

Here’s a version of milkmaid braids with a little height and sideswept bangs:

Easy twist updo for short hair

YES: an easy twist updo for short hair that totally achieves full updo status.

I love a good short hair style hack.

Fancy five-strand braid

This five-strand braid was one that I challenged myself to do but didn’t exactly succeed. Definitely try it yourself, though, since it should just take a little practice.

Chunky two-strand flat twist updo

This super cutie is rocking a chunky two-strand flat twist updo.

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Flat twist faux hawk

I totally mentioned a faux hawk before, and now I’m following through on it.

Take a look at this flat twist braided faux hawk.

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Doughnut bun

Doughnut buns don’t just sound delicious… they look it, too! Plus, it uses one of those hair bun doughnuts which are so fun.

Vintage updo

No seriously, this is actually a DIYed hairstyle. Looks fancy, eh? Here’s the tutorial for flawless vintage-style wedding hair.

Renaissance hair taping

Want a really retro style? Think Medieval with this Renaissance hair taping style.

Easy headscarf roll

This easy headscarf roll allows you to keep your hair super secure with a headscarf or headband. A little extra hair security never hurt.

Cinnamon roll updo for natural hair

Another delish-sounding style: this cinnamon roll updo for natural hair.

French roll twist

Take a French twist and add in some bunnage with this French roll twist.

Loose Twist

Rustic weddings will embrace this loose twist with ease. So romantic, many waves.

Simple, twisty updo

This simple, twisty updo might just be my favorite since it looks like it’s the easiest. Give it a try and let me know!

More DIY hair fun

What’s your hairstyle plan of action for the wedding? Share in the comments!