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20 Indian Hairstyles For An Ultimate Diva Look

Indian women are known as sweet and sober women in the world. There is a touch of royal beauty in their grace, fashion, and styles.

The way Indian women do their dark tresses is so exquisite that it makes women all over the world want to try it. You will find her dark hair done up in so many intricate styles.

Do not think that when one says stunning Indian Hairstyles, it only means the traditional hairstyles. There is so much variety available when it comes to hairstyles done by Indian women that it will astound you.

There are some really nice casual looks along with out-and-out festive hairstyles. The traditional hairstyles come to aid when you are at a lavish occasion like a wedding or ritual.

The casual hairstyles are perfect for a chilled-out party or brunch with friends. There is something for everyone when it comes to trying out these hairstyles.

 

20 Indian Hairstyles For An Ultimate Diva Look

Bouffant Hairstyle for Wedding

Indian weddings are lavish affairs, and so are the hairstyles for the weddings. This is a typical half-up hairstyle that has been accentuated by making a bouffant.

Take some of the hair and start teasing the crown portion with a fine-toothed comb to get the exaggerated volume. Finally, secure the bouffant with bob pins and curl up the ends of the hair.

Bouffant Hairstyle for Wedding

 

Curly Updo with Flowers

The hairstyle looks so pretty that you will definitely love to try this one for the next big party. Create a pouf in front by teasing and then pinning up the hair. Now, make ringlets along the entire length of your hair.

Pull the hair together into a bun and pin the bun well from all sides. Add the flowers on one side as a finishing touch.

Curly Updo with Flowers

 

Wind Blown Waves

This style looks really chic and casual. The best part is that you can either ramp up or dress down the hairstyle depending on your choice.

You need to blow dry your naturally wavy hair to make it appear voluminous. Brush the hair away from the face to bring the Wind Blown and spontaneous feel to the look.

Wind Blown Waves

 

Long Curly Hairstyle with Flowers

This hairstyle done on your long hair will make you look as pretty and royal as a princess. You need not have naturally curly hair for this one as the hair curler can help you out.

Take the hair away from falling into the face and pin the strands of hair haphazardly. While using the bobby pins, put some small flowers in the midst of hair.

Long Curly Hairstyle with Flowers

 

Side Swept Updo Hairstyle

It is another one of the extravagant hairstyles that look simply gorgeous with off-shoulder tops. You will need hair lacquer for the extra shine. Put rollers in hair to get the spring-like curls.

Take each strand of the curls separately and start pinning them one by one. Leave a strand of curl loose on one of the sides to caress your shoulders.

Side Swept Updo Hairstyle

 

Side Dutch Braid Hairstyle

The good thing about the Dutch braid is that it goes well with both casual outfits as well as semi-formals.

Bring all your hair to one side and begin Dutch braiding from the front of the hair right until the end of the hair. As the braid reaches near the end of the hair, take a hairband and tie the ends of the braid.

Side Dutch Braid Hairstyle

 

Long Curly Wavy Hairstyle

Be the sexy and sultry attraction in this hairstyle. There are not many steps to achieve the style, but the results are nothing short of stunning.

Apply some hair heat protection spray and then make curls on the all along the hair length. After curls are made, just run your hands through the hair to keep the tousled look intact.

Long Curly Wavy Hairstyle

 

Middle Parted Downdo with Curls

Updos are amazing to look at, but the downdo is still not that common. So, go ahead and have fun by trying out a unique hairstyle.

In this one, after making the middle parting, the hair is curled only from the nape and not all through. Make a knot-like bun near the nape and let the rest of the hair fall over the shoulders.

Middle Parted Downdo with Curls

 

Bun with Gajra

It is the ideal hairstyle to match with a sari or a salwar-suit. Puff up your hair and make a high bouffant. Afterward, make a normal bun with the hair.

Use bobby pins to lock both the bouffant and the bun in place. Take a pretty Gajra made of white flowers and wrap it around the bun that you have made.

Bun with Gajra

 

Updo with Braids and Twists

The only skill you need for this one is knowing how to make a three-strand and French braid. Make a small middle parting and start a French braid by taking hair from both sides of the braid.

Pin the two braids on the back and braid the rest of the hair in a three-strand braid. Make a bun with the three-strand braid and hide the ends of the French braid inside it.

Updo with Braids and Twists

 

Pinned Updo in Indian Style

This one is perfect for the weddings and every other traditional occasion. Begin by making a pouf and then pull the hair together in a ponytail.

Make four sections of the ponytail: one section on each side of the ponytail. Start rolling the sections from four sides into the center. Put bobby pins to seal it in place.

Pinned Updo in Indian Style

 

Indian Ponytail Hairstyle

This sleek and smooth ponytail is the ideal hairstyle for the modern woman. Just pull back all of your hair tightly into a ponytail after some teasing to puff up the front.

Take a strand of hair and wrap it around the hairband to hide it. Your easy and super stylish hairstyle is ready to be flaunted with any of your dresses or tops.

Indian Ponytail Hairstyle

 

Bob Haircut

This is a rather cute hairstyle that frames the face nicely and it looks perfect on oval or heart-shaped faces. This short hairstyle is what you should go for if you have straight hair without any bumps in it.

Make sure that the front of the hair is kept short to make it look like side fringes. It is really easy to style which makes it perfect for the busy mornings.

Bob Haircut

 

Wedding Hairstyle with Tikka

Wedding hairstyles for the gala Indian weddings deserves to be grand and gorgeous. Create a center parting and make big, prominent curls along the length of your hair.

For the final touch, take an elaborate Tikka and place it on the parting. Pin the back of the Tikka to the hair. Try the look with embellished Lehengas or Saris.

Wedding Hairstyle with Tikka

 

Indian Hairstyle with Lehenga

Waves on hair that is left loose is ideal to pair up with a Lehenga. This simple hairstyle will just take you a few minutes to complete but the effect is nothing short of stunning.

After preparing the hair with hair styling products, use a flat iron to get the waves. Then, start teasing and scrunching the hair to make it look tousled.

Indian Hairstyle with Lehenga

 

Fishtail Braid Hairstyle

There is nothing like a fishtail braid on long, dark tresses. Create a center parting and pull all the hair to one side of the shoulder.

Now, start the braiding the hair below the nape in a fishtail style. Let a few of curls hand by the side of the face to add subtlety to the look. Pull the strands of the braid outwards.

Fishtail Braid Hairstyle

 

Traditional Gajra Hairstyle

Thick, dark hair embellished in garlands looks magnificent. Make a small center parting and roll the hair on both the sides of the parting.

Create a bouffant and bun behind the parting leaving some hair for a braid. After the simple three-strand braid is made, put the garland all around the bun and then continue on the braid.

Traditional Gajra Hairstyle

 

Short Wavy Hairstyle

If you have a hair that is slightly wavy and not overly curly, this hairstyle is what you can try. This is a simple long bob, or lob as the hairstylists call it.

Blow dry your bob and put hair rollers on the bottom part of the hair. There needs to be no parting to this one. Match this with your sharp suits and blazers.

Short Wavy Hairstyle

 

Indian Beehive Hairstyle

The beehive is one of the most famous hairstyles that you see on Indian women on festive occasions. It can be created in more ways than one.

The one you see here is the braided beehive. Here, the whole hair is put in a braid which is then rolled and kept on one side of the head.

Indian Beehive Hairstyle

 

Braided Hairstyle

The hairstyle is one of the ultimate in casual cool. Brush all the hair to any one side and start the braid from behind your ears.

Tie the ends with a hairband and hide the hairband using a strand of hair. Let the flyaway hair stay that way as it adds to the playful vibe of the look.

Braided Hairstyle

 

You will find both simple and elaborate styles to try out from these twenty Indian Hairstyles that are perfect for all women.

You will need hair extensions for some of the intricate hairstyles, and in the other hairstyles, you are good to go with your own hair length.