EASY FRENCH TWIST UPDO 💕 Perfect for Long Hair, Weddings, Bridal, Prom

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  • Today’s how to hair tutorial is an easy undone French twist updo. This hairstyle is perfect for medium - long hair hair lengths. The French twist is such a timeless classic making it perfect for bridal, weddings, prom, or any formal occasion. I also walk you through my favourite techniques and products to create the perfect textured base for this hairstyle, but this hairstyle can also be recreated more sleek and straight. This look was inspired by a lot of celebrities recent hairstyles, I loved the 2000’s vibe it has. I will link the inspiration below along with my previous French twist hair tutorial.
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    60 Second French Twist Updo Hair Tutorial (1.4 million views!): bit.ly/60SecondFrenchTwist
    This picture of Chrissy Teigen was the inspiration for this hairstyle: / ctackr0pdnt
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  • @AlexGaboury
    @AlexGaboury  2 ปีที่แล้ว +60

    Quick question, I'd love to know your thoughts on TH-cam Shorts!👇🏻❤️

    • @hiramalik1519
      @hiramalik1519 2 ปีที่แล้ว +5

      Love them!

    • @AlexGaboury
      @AlexGaboury  2 ปีที่แล้ว +8

      @@hiramalik1519 Me too! I'd love to share some on my channel.

    • @gracieb24
      @gracieb24 2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      They’re really fun!

    • @varumayuri2124
      @varumayuri2124 2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      Love them so much !😍😍

    • @hiramalik1519
      @hiramalik1519 2 ปีที่แล้ว +2

      @@AlexGaboury I would watch them all haha

  • @magpie.314
    @magpie.314 2 ปีที่แล้ว +391

    I'm a guy with long black curly hair down to my butt, totally using this hairstyle for a wedding I got coming up. This could easily work as a messy boho updo for men. Combined with a light spring suit & I think you got something!
    Update: had a lot of trouble keeping everything in place with the French & bobby pins. Probably just need to keep practicing to get the hang of hair pins.
    It's still a great look & I got some lovely compliments from people. I was able to make it through my event for a couple of hours before it fell apart at home haha. Definitely want to try it again for future looks. Maybe even as a replacement for my current everyday messy bun, and adapt it as a low key, casual updo style, but semi-everyday. Always good to have options and this one definitely works for me, 8 out of 10 👍🏽👍🏽

    • @faycoleman9023
      @faycoleman9023 ปีที่แล้ว +25

      That sounds cool as hell!

    • @eddajokie4115
      @eddajokie4115 ปีที่แล้ว +8

      It's a great idea, you surely will be admired 👍

    • @laurinnnn
      @laurinnnn ปีที่แล้ว +1

      😂😂🎃

    • @lmiller1413
      @lmiller1413 ปีที่แล้ว +2

      That would be a new trend

    • @lmiller1413
      @lmiller1413 ปีที่แล้ว +5

      Not recommended. Men with long gorgeous hair are attractive to women with that bad boy look. French twists don't seem masculine. If you want a woman, stay masculine. Majority of women want a masculine man.

  • @Girlo98
    @Girlo98 2 ปีที่แล้ว +275

    For anyone who doesn’t need or wish to curl/wave their hair: the French twist part starts at 2:20.
    Thank you so much for such an easy and well explained tutorial! I love it! ❤️

    • @angelikasinkevich894
      @angelikasinkevich894 2 ปีที่แล้ว +10

      Thank you. I was wondering what happened to an easy twist, It takes only 40 mins to curl my hair.

    • @shystudyspy
      @shystudyspy ปีที่แล้ว +1

      Thanks!

  • @LeFroge
    @LeFroge 8 หลายเดือนก่อน +63

    I would be retired by the time i managed to find all those bobby pins in my hair again 😂😂😂

    • @magpie.314
      @magpie.314 8 หลายเดือนก่อน +3

      You're not wrong, those bobby pins were a pain in the ass to take out after all that work lmaoo

    • @Stereophonicsobsessed
      @Stereophonicsobsessed 3 หลายเดือนก่อน

      😂

  • @jessicalowery3718
    @jessicalowery3718 2 ปีที่แล้ว +225

    I wore a curled french twist to my prom in 1994. Thanks for bringing it back!

    • @Ira.1
      @Ira.1 2 ปีที่แล้ว +4

      Wow! That was before I was born 💜
      Did you style your hair yourself?

    • @leahfide
      @leahfide 2 ปีที่แล้ว +6

      IM GOING TO DO IT TOO! For my prom this weekend

    • @Jen7867
      @Jen7867 ปีที่แล้ว +4

      Imo, a beautifully done french twist never goes out of style. 😉 It is truly a classic. 😍

    • @manda_musings8459
      @manda_musings8459 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      Me too! 🙋🏼‍♀️but in 2001 😄

    • @kristinbunch4741
      @kristinbunch4741 8 หลายเดือนก่อน

      ❤I love the French twist and ladies thanks for sharing your sweet Prom Experiences 💃🏽

  • @Merlins1heir
    @Merlins1heir ปีที่แล้ว +22

    I have to thank Alex for this tutorial. I never do my hair nicely because it's super difficult for me, but I followed this tutorial so I could have a nice hairdo for my bridal shower, and my hair stayed all day long, I barely had to fuss with it. I've never been able to style my hair so well before -- thank you!

  • @leapintothewild
    @leapintothewild 2 ปีที่แล้ว +30

    Love this look, and freaking grateful I don't have to curl or use any product so it's 5 min and done for me! lol I remember real French twists on ladies when I was a baby in the 60s, so elegant.

  • @lauramccament1381
    @lauramccament1381 2 ปีที่แล้ว +21

    WOW jealous of your arm strength and endurance for making all those curls!!! I'm good for a couple of minutes but them I'm hurting :( !!!! Beautiful style! Love it !!

  • @stephtzanis2944
    @stephtzanis2944 2 ปีที่แล้ว +21

    honestly a great tutorial. i've been huge fan of french twists for a long time and this was well explained!!!

  • @janiceervin428
    @janiceervin428 ปีที่แล้ว +9

    The soft French twist is a timeless classic:) thank you.

  • @MissEMc2
    @MissEMc2 2 ปีที่แล้ว +21

    This is exactly how I used to do my French twist look.. except I didn’t know to put anchor pins on the side first to help the pins hold the twist up.. but I still never had an issue... but I probably used a lot more pins to hold it up then u needed to!! Love the look & loved knowing I was doing something kind of correct...lol!! Thank for another great video!!!

  • @LV-bk4it
    @LV-bk4it ปีที่แล้ว +3

    Several steps but you explained them so well. Beautiful! And thanks for the tool tips.

  • @winkieblink7625
    @winkieblink7625 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    I’ve been wearing this for years! It looks great.

  • @samantharose8744
    @samantharose8744 2 ปีที่แล้ว +4

    I love this look!! So pretty! Thanks for the tips! 😀

  • @renesmethrone
    @renesmethrone 2 ปีที่แล้ว +7

    Such an elegant hairstyle wow😍

  • @user-jk7xx3dq7k
    @user-jk7xx3dq7k 8 หลายเดือนก่อน

    Every hairstyle looks perfect on you!

  • @holidayshorses4104
    @holidayshorses4104 2 ปีที่แล้ว +3

    I love it! It’s so chic!

  • @artwithmamafairybreadd
    @artwithmamafairybreadd 9 หลายเดือนก่อน

    The curls really make it.this style is just fabulous…I can’t luv it enough…it’s casual but so stylish….and way too much work for me…
    There’s no way on this planet I’d bother with this…but I love watching you do it…😘

  • @drdescoudres9335
    @drdescoudres9335 ปีที่แล้ว

    Absolutely gorgeous.

  • @missk6206
    @missk6206 2 ปีที่แล้ว +7

    Love this look,
    Can you do more updos for mid length hair please 🤗

  • @user-zw7fx2ru3f
    @user-zw7fx2ru3f 2 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    So gorgeous💕You are my inspiration✨

  • @swarasinha2717
    @swarasinha2717 2 ปีที่แล้ว +3

    Thank you
    I was going to a wedding anniversary and was undecided with hairstyle now I am goona be making this one for sure

  • @EssieSpring
    @EssieSpring ปีที่แล้ว

    Thank youuuuu this is the tutorial I have been searching for 💜✨

  • @tracyguenther4547
    @tracyguenther4547 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    This look is so pretty!

  • @maggielevesque3904
    @maggielevesque3904 2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    I wore my hair in a French twist for years starting when I was 12 years old & did it myself. I also did the side pins method.

  • @kristinabertrand7730
    @kristinabertrand7730 2 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    Beautiful hairstyle Alex!!!💁💝

  • @ElizabethYateshair
    @ElizabethYateshair 2 ปีที่แล้ว +4

    So perfect!! I love it!

  • @priscilaleon2859
    @priscilaleon2859 2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Sooo gorgeous!!!

  • @katcammarata5040
    @katcammarata5040 ปีที่แล้ว

    I was looking for a new up do idea , this is perfect. Thanks 😊

  • @cherrylee1103
    @cherrylee1103 2 ปีที่แล้ว

    I want to try this gorgeous style.

  • @j.l.8806
    @j.l.8806 2 ปีที่แล้ว +17

    My thin hair is not made for this,
    but really beautiful hairstyle! 💛

    • @alainleblanc4788
      @alainleblanc4788 2 ปีที่แล้ว +2

      Lots of curling and hairspray will make a difference. Thin hair can wear this look

  • @fashionbemeUK
    @fashionbemeUK ปีที่แล้ว

    Thankyou Alex, Gorgeous updo like you, will give it a go, let you know how it turns out xx💖

  • @puggirl415
    @puggirl415 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Awesome tutorial. My hair already has curls about like yours and is about 16-18" long now. I hope it's long enough cos this style is so cute. I'll have to look up the French pins.

  • @praasnaah
    @praasnaah 2 ปีที่แล้ว +5

    Loved this. Looks easy but let's see when i try it. 😂💌

  • @debbyparati1020
    @debbyparati1020 2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Beautiful thank you

  • @marlenemosher4724
    @marlenemosher4724 2 ปีที่แล้ว

    I love it I’ll have to try it

  • @IsabelBaxt-qe5go
    @IsabelBaxt-qe5go 8 หลายเดือนก่อน

    It looks beautiful! You also have beautiful hair.

  • @lilzarr
    @lilzarr 2 ปีที่แล้ว

    This is what I need in my life.

  • @sen795
    @sen795 2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    wow~ I think you’re stunning!!!

  • @iwanttoswimintheswanepoel
    @iwanttoswimintheswanepoel หลายเดือนก่อน

    graduation party hair inspo !

  • @TheBelilu
    @TheBelilu 5 หลายเดือนก่อน

    Loved this tutorial though. Thank you!

  • @judichristopher4604
    @judichristopher4604 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    LOVE THIS VIDEO...
    I am in the process of moving back to Albuquerque, New Mexico (US) to RE-Open my Acting Studio... and KNOW that I need a new hair style... I used to wear my hair like this many years ago... I"m 67 now, and I want to look professional, and at the same time, have my hair out of my way...
    I was thinking I had to CUT my hair to have this kind of style...
    SOOOOOO Glad I found your video...
    Thank YOU so much... for sharing this great video.

  • @indigoluna1080
    @indigoluna1080 ปีที่แล้ว

    Love your content! Your tutorials are awesome and I appreciate you listing links to the products! You're awesome!

    • @AlexGaboury
      @AlexGaboury  ปีที่แล้ว

      Wow thank you this means so much to me.🥰

  • @shinebright0795
    @shinebright0795 2 ปีที่แล้ว

    GORGEOUS, JUST LIKE YOU, THANK YOU 💕💕💌🎈🎈🕊🌱🍃

  • @madelinemojica8859
    @madelinemojica8859 2 ปีที่แล้ว

    Love it ♥

  • @karlamartinez7238
    @karlamartinez7238 5 หลายเดือนก่อน

    ❤Beautiful & SO elegant!😅

  • @zipporahalexander474
    @zipporahalexander474 2 ปีที่แล้ว

    Wow😍😍 ..ok i need to get a French pin asap 😍😍

  • @AbiRoman
    @AbiRoman ปีที่แล้ว

    Gorgeous girl 🙌🏼🎀💗

  • @guilhermejunior2689
    @guilhermejunior2689 2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Congratulation on the vídeo👏🏻 and I wish you a great day 🌞

  • @nicqellehessick1565
    @nicqellehessick1565 2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Yet another win !
    I'm going to comment more on Instagram! 💙💙💙

  • @earthcultr
    @earthcultr 2 ปีที่แล้ว +5

    soooo lovely! can you try to recreate a messy bun like audrey hope’s fundraiser look from the second episode of the gossip girl reboot? i love all your messy updo looks 🥹

  • @suzannedickie4603
    @suzannedickie4603 5 หลายเดือนก่อน

    Love it 😊💕

  • @angelinaagathangelou4315
    @angelinaagathangelou4315 ปีที่แล้ว

    Your Amazing!!!!!!!!!

  • @lesleycarney8868
    @lesleycarney8868 5 หลายเดือนก่อน

    I was doing this to my hair in the 70's lolllll you have put me in mind of doing it again this Christmas ( but i don't need to do the curls thank goodness loll.

  • @sineadmoylan1065
    @sineadmoylan1065 ปีที่แล้ว +3

    I really enjoyed this tutorial. For someone like me who feels really anxious about even trying, this tutorial was really easy to follow. Thank you 🥰

  • @guilhermejunior2689
    @guilhermejunior2689 2 ปีที่แล้ว

    Gorgeous 🤗❤

  • @alibennett6227
    @alibennett6227 ปีที่แล้ว

    Cute!

  • @jessietorres96
    @jessietorres96 2 ปีที่แล้ว

    So freakin cute !!!

  • @michelemarch8270
    @michelemarch8270 6 หลายเดือนก่อน

    Thank You🌸

    • @AlexGaboury
      @AlexGaboury  6 หลายเดือนก่อน

      Thank you💗

  • @fjckfam
    @fjckfam ปีที่แล้ว

    I love your voice!

  • @trishpipkins
    @trishpipkins 2 ปีที่แล้ว +11

    This is gorgeous!! I need to buy French pins already. Haha.

  • @monikaniewiadomska4995
    @monikaniewiadomska4995 ปีที่แล้ว

    I did is for the first time just watching Your video❤u are gorgeus and so natural, your way of explaining the things is so clear, so yessss i sub Ur chanel❤

  • @phenixcosmique5689
    @phenixcosmique5689 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    C'est très appliqué et très joli. En réalité c'est une coiffure que nous faisons en France lorsqu'on à la flemme de se coiffer. Je le fais sur cheveux non brossé, ainsi ils ont un côté ondulé avec la boucle qui ressort et sont crêpé après une bonne nuit de sommeil (^^haha).

  • @snezanapopovic5779
    @snezanapopovic5779 8 หลายเดือนก่อน

    Yaou are very nice!

  • @theblissfullone
    @theblissfullone ปีที่แล้ว

    Just found your channel ... very nice video. Similar hair and length. Great idea regarding brushing the hair spray through the hair. 👍

  • @catiegirl8911
    @catiegirl8911 ปีที่แล้ว

    I love this video! So easy to follow and really pretty hairstyle. Where did you get your green top?

  • @agnimitrasarkar6359
    @agnimitrasarkar6359 2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    I love your videos

  • @karenbenavente1124
    @karenbenavente1124 ปีที่แล้ว

    Such a beautiful hair style,
    Makes me think of Audrey
    Hepburn ❤️

  • @a.s.t2202
    @a.s.t2202 2 ปีที่แล้ว +6

    1- Very easy and beautiful hair style. 😍
    2- At 1:17 is like a sun silk🌞🤩
    3- At 0:54 you don't need any hair styles, you look perfect😍🌹
    4- I mentioned it before but the jewelry you choose are as amazing as your dress and hair style chooses. 😁

  • @jbird4754
    @jbird4754 ปีที่แล้ว

    I have no time for this 🥺🤷‍♀️❣️

  • @beautymentornet1094
    @beautymentornet1094 2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    아녕하세요 좋은 정보 잘 봤습니다. 멋지세요 화이팅~

  • @ucommo-ame4791
    @ucommo-ame4791 2 ปีที่แล้ว

    It would be super helpful if you do a video about hijab hairstyles

  • @emilymayo9465
    @emilymayo9465 9 หลายเดือนก่อน

    Absolutely gorgeous ! Can I please ask what that beautiful white shirt you're wearing for the tutorial part of this video is? It has like trench coat style sleeves i'm so curious! Thank you :)

  • @aissadiate9085
    @aissadiate9085 2 ปีที่แล้ว +8

    I love it so much! She is the best at everything!

    • @AlexGaboury
      @AlexGaboury  2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      You’re so kind!! ❤️

    • @aissadiate9085
      @aissadiate9085 2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      @@AlexGaboury Thank you! You are very kind too! You are my favorite TH-camr and a hair teacher!

    • @aissadiate9085
      @aissadiate9085 2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      @@AlexGaboury I love you so much! I admired you in my heart!

  • @guilhermejunior2689
    @guilhermejunior2689 2 ปีที่แล้ว

    0:33 It's my favorite Hairstyle in my opinion

  • @MeredithHammett
    @MeredithHammett 2 ปีที่แล้ว

    I need my hair to grow faster so I can do this!

  • @kaebella2259
    @kaebella2259 2 ปีที่แล้ว +4

    I already have thick, curly hair. I used to wear my hair in a french twist with ONE bobby pin..... KISS = Keep it simple....

  • @gracieb24
    @gracieb24 2 ปีที่แล้ว +11

    Hi Alex, I love your videos so much; thank you for doing them! Any tips for fine hair? I have golden blonde hair which I love but the thing I struggle with is making my hair look full; it’s of a very fine texture. Your hair looks so thick and full, I am jealous!

    • @AlexGaboury
      @AlexGaboury  2 ปีที่แล้ว +3

      Thank you! Your hair sounds beautiful. I have so many tips, I’ll start including some in my tutorials. 🥰

    • @gracieb24
      @gracieb24 2 ปีที่แล้ว

      @@AlexGaboury thank you so much! Xx

    • @katherineklevenow1808
      @katherineklevenow1808 2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      I have golden blonde fine hair too. I find spraying with dry shampoo and/or texturizer helps it look thicker and fuller

    • @gracieb24
      @gracieb24 2 ปีที่แล้ว

      @@katherineklevenow1808 Thanks for the tip. I haven’t tried many dry shampoos or texturising sprays... my mum thinks they will leave white bits in my hair. Any specifics you recommend, particularly texturises?

    • @katherineklevenow1808
      @katherineklevenow1808 2 ปีที่แล้ว

      @@gracieb24 I use Marc Anthony volumizing texture spray and Baptiste dry shampoo. I have never gotten white bits in my hair but once I used too much texture spray and my hair got sticky. Yuk. There are lots of products to thicken fine hair. I like Garnier Full and Plush shampoo and conditioner for fine and flat hair. I hope this helps you

  • @Karazorel.Ms.PG1
    @Karazorel.Ms.PG1 6 หลายเดือนก่อน

  • @u1l1
    @u1l1 2 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    Класс

  • @SHIVANISINGH-bs6ih
    @SHIVANISINGH-bs6ih 2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Plz make video on messy bun with just a hairtie...

  • @lukeroberts3464
    @lukeroberts3464 2 ปีที่แล้ว

    Cannot wait for your claw clip hairstyle 💇 tutorial on your TH-cam channel Alex Gaboury.

  • @debrak3594
    @debrak3594 ปีที่แล้ว

    Could you do a video on hairpin insertion, slowly and close up==I'm such a klutz xo

  • @elou.bunbun
    @elou.bunbun 2 ปีที่แล้ว

    this is architecture

  • @cetinozden6937
    @cetinozden6937 2 ปีที่แล้ว

    Hello love 🌼🌸

  • @MsAmybutterfly
    @MsAmybutterfly ปีที่แล้ว

    This looks really good (I would personally skip the whole curling process but I totally understand it if somebody wants their straight hair curled) but I wish it was actually as effortless as it looks! It requires so much time and effort :(

  • @joannawood1949
    @joannawood1949 2 ปีที่แล้ว

    Do you usually have your hair in deep parts?

  • @evaluna3909
    @evaluna3909 7 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

    💗ALEX💗

    • @AlexGaboury
      @AlexGaboury  7 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

      ❤️EVA❤️

  • @guilhermejunior2689
    @guilhermejunior2689 2 ปีที่แล้ว

    Hello Alex 🤗

  • @NV09
    @NV09 4 หลายเดือนก่อน

    Can you teach us how to use French pins? I have no idea how to insert them properly possibly with a zoom in

  • @MireyaR78
    @MireyaR78 2 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    Hot damn. That’s a lot of work. Beautiful but a lot of work.

  • @ale.ksandra
    @ale.ksandra ปีที่แล้ว

    2:10 I would leave my hair like that 🙂 very nice effect, not too stiff and natural looking. For an informal occasion like a birthday nice look. Can you do it without any tools?

  • @noelharrington3543
    @noelharrington3543 2 หลายเดือนก่อน

    I want to grow & straiton my hair

  • @PupusaHotDog
    @PupusaHotDog ปีที่แล้ว

    How long did it take you to do this? From start to finish

  • @annika.a
    @annika.a 11 หลายเดือนก่อน

    Is using heat on the hair after using hairspray safe? Would love for my curls to last longer but i feels kind of wrong..

  • @SparkleinSac
    @SparkleinSac ปีที่แล้ว +1

    How f do o you do the tips without burning your fingers?

  • @ninamelendrez3033
    @ninamelendrez3033 2 ปีที่แล้ว

    this is so cute !! but ugh my hair is way too thick and i don’t think the pins will hold the hairstyle together :(

  • @gemma8230
    @gemma8230 2 ปีที่แล้ว

    Is your hair balayaged or is it highlights? I want to achieve your hair color so badly ! 🥲❤

  • @Mewkeytay
    @Mewkeytay 2 ปีที่แล้ว

  • @firstbloodfangy6933
    @firstbloodfangy6933 ปีที่แล้ว

    If you already have curls you can skip ahead to @2:17