The first and foremost thing that changes your entire look is your hairstyle. Deepika is a fine example of how you can rock various looks with the help of one magic wand – your hairbrush! Your hairstyle is not just an extension of your outfit but it also complements your face cut. All you need to do is pick the right style for the occasion and well, your hair texture. We decided to pick out some signature Deepika Padukone hairstyles to add to your lookbook!
Everyday Look
Lunch Or Brunch Date
For A Business Meeting
Special Dinner Date
Festive And Celebratory Looks
Mehndi Night
Sangeet – Night
The BIG Fat Indian Wedding
For A Girl’s Night Out
While a typical clubbing night with your girlies does not need much decking up, a simple yet chic hairstyle can change your entire look. Keep it simple and classy like Deepika with her luscious mane falling over her shoulders.
Here’s how you can achieve this look by braiding:
- Begin this hairstyle by damping your hair. Either wash them or spray them lightly with mist with lukewarm water to start this hairstyle.
- Do not let frizz or flyaways get in your way for creating this look. Apply a leave-in-conditioner or setting mousse to help you. Brush through your hair to remove any tangles or knots.
- Divide your hair into sections based on the thickness of your hair.
- Dry your hair, preferably overnight, for more slept-in curls. You’re ready to rock the look!
Points to remember:
– Finer hair requires lesser sections and braids than thicker hair. Use a comb to divide your hair into one to six sections.
– For uniform waves divide your hair into even sections. For natural waves, divide your hair into uneven sections.
– While braiding to create waves, either choose braids that fall from the roots to the ends or start near the top of your ear for the same.
– French braids will produce waves in your tresses from root to tip.
– Traditional three-strand braids will create uniform waves from the top of your ears to the ends of your hair.
Everyday Look
While you can opt to go without hair products or serums, a well-styled hairstyle can take you from day to night! Using products to smoothen your hair without using a flat-iron to straighten them, can work with both your casual and western looks. Tip: Try avoiding this hairstyle if you have a round shaped face as it might make your face look fuller. 
How to achieve this look:
- Wash your hair with a suitable smoothening shampoo and use a leave-in conditioner.
- Section off your tresses, with the help of a flat iron, straighten these sections one by one.
- Set them with a setting spray!
Lunch Or Brunch Date
While you can opt for straight or wavy hair, a messy braided look would set you apart. It will work wonders for that special lunch date or just a Sunday brunch with your gal pals. Deepika set major hair braid goals with her offbeat front braids and twists!
You can also take inspiration from her looks and opt for a half up and half down hairdo. Alternatively, you can try different braiding styles, such as the waterfall braid. It may seem difficult at first but once you put it into practice, you will be able to create and rock the look with ease.
How to achieve this look :
You can check this tutorial to help you create the braid or you can follow the steps below:
How to make a waterfall braid | POPxo
1. Start by combing your hair and loosening away any knots.
2. Take the top section of hair closest to your hairline and start braiding it into a three-strand braid.
3. After a few knots, take a new section on top and leave it in the center.
4. Continue with the normal braid by adding new sections to it.
5. Repeat this sequence over and over until you have reached the desired length.
6. Finish the braid by twisting the remaining two sections together and holding it in place with an elastic tie. Sprinkle a little texture powder or a setting spray all over the braid and pull it apart slightly to give your braid a fuller appearance.
7. Repeat the same process on the other side.
For A Business Meeting
When you want to nail that presentation and feel confident while doing so, look no farther than Deepika to give you some major inspiration. You can opt for poker straight hair with products in it to not make it look too tacky, as well as making it sit well.
Alternatively, you can rock the powerful yet chic vibe with waves that are carefully styled with no strays grazing your face.
How to achieve this look :
- Towel off your wet hair and dry it with the help of a hairdryer on medium heat till your hair is about 80% dry. Section off the hair on top of your crown and dry the lower layers with more heat with a brush to make them smoother and give it a shine.
- Put the lower layers away and set them in a bun to add waves or secure them in a ponytail for a more natural straighter look. Blow-dry the top section. Blow at the roots to add volume, then work toward the ends.
- Flip all the hair back. Part and dry hair around the forehead. In order to curl the ends, roll them under with a round brush, apply more heat, and set with cold air. For a more straighter look, pull the brush through while drying ends with warm air; set with cold air. Apply styling cream to manage any flyaways, or mist with hairspray.
The Ever-So-Special Dinner Date
Your special date night is finally happening. You have your outfit picked out and your makeup thought off, but what will you do with your hair? Many factors can cause a bad hair day — hair texture, humidity in the air, stress from wanting to be the best for your date… Don’t let anything stop you from having chic hair that is as stunning as Deepika’s by taking some cues from her lookbook.
If you want to ditch the elaborate hair do’s which consume a lot of time, opt for simple yet dressy messy buns or those quirky yet simple side twisted hair. While framing your face with those cute strands of stray hair will work in your favour, it will definitely draw attention to your face and keep his craving for more.
How to achieve a messy bun:
- Begin by applying texturizing spray or serum, and brush your hair to distribute the product equally.
- Create a messy ponytail.
- Loosely twist the length of your ponytail into a bun.
- Secure your messy bun with bobby pins—keeping in mind that the more disheveled it looks, the better!
Festive And Celebratory Looks
Is your best friend’s wedding which is around the corner, giving your major jitters? Well, look no farther than these looks to inspire you for the wedding, mehndi, reception or even the cocktail party that you have been waiting for so long.
Mehndi:
You can keep your hair simple for the mehndi with cute front braids framing your face while keeping the hair down in simple waves or curling them down at the bottom. You can either rock the middle partition or keep your hair neatly tucked in a side-partition. It gives you the demure look while keeping you fuss-free for dancing the night out.
How to create this look:
- Detangle your hair and smoothen them out completely before you begin braiding them. It will make braiding less painful and simpler. For wet hair, use a leave-in product to keep your hairstyle in place.
- Take a section of hair from below your ear and start French-braiding upward toward your forehead, pulling small pieces one at a time. For making the braiding across your head simple, flip all hair over to one side and tilt your head in that direction as you work. Keep the braids loose to give it that effortless vibe.
- Continue braiding from your forehead to the bottom of your head.
- When your braid is finished, tie a small, clear elastic to the end and tuck it underneath the thicker section using bobby pins to secure it in place. Complete your look off with a spray of medium-hold hairspray and you are good to go!
Wedding:
While elaborate hairdos have taken an exit, messy bun or a carefully crafted bun combined with the right accessories will give you that ethereal and picture-perfect look that will draw all eyes to you. Tip: Flowers never go out of trend and will bring out the look in any hairstyle.
You can also try the messy double bun with a pouf to create a look that stands out in every function, be it a wedding or a celebration.
How to make a messy double bun with a pouf:
- Part the hair into two portions.
- Take the upper section and backcomb it till you have a pouf of the required height.
- Get hold of hair from the upper portion and start braiding it thereby making a bun out of this braid.
- Do the same with the lower portion to get the double action of mini braided buns.
- Adorn the hair do with floral arrangements or cute accessories to make it stand out.
Reception:
You can opt to flaunt a chic and sleek bun which accentuates your face or go for a simple ponytail with side twists to keep it simple yet beautiful without turning it into a mess.
How to achieve double braids with a ponytail:
- Part your hair into two sections.
- Braid the side hair one by one.
- Tie it with a clear elastic band at the ear level.
- Style the rest of the hair into a ponytail and twist the braids around the ponytail base to hide the hairband of the ponytail.
Then there may be those days when you want to try something different than how you style your hair usually and take the more glamorous approach for your hair. Here are some Deepika inspired styles that will give you that much-needed oomph.
The Retro Beehive:
If you are not afraid to experiment with your looks and want to opt for a bolder but a retro look then look further for inspiration than this look of Deepika. Styled by the ace celebrity hairstylist Gabriel Georgiou, this hairstyle signifies chic and elegance at the same time.
How to create this look:
- Start by making sure that your hair is dry while beginning the look.
- Apply some hair oil onto your hands. This will give you the much-needed smoothness as you comb and tease your hair for the beehive look. Apply the hair oil evenly through your hair.
- Leave two strands of hair in the front of your face as you lift up the middle section.
- Use a teaser comb to tease the middle part of your hair upward.
- Tease your hair throughout the middle section until you achieve the desired height.
- Continue to tease around your hair till you reach the height for the half updo.
- Smooth out the middle section.
- Using both hands bring the front sections towards the middle. Once all the sections have some bounce, hold all three together as you twist each section of your hair together, creating a mini-bouffant. Hold your twisted strands together using a bobby pin and set it with setting spray.
The Classic Ponytail Braid:
If you are a risk taker when it comes to hairstyles and wants to opt for something experimental and chic at the same time, go for a classic ponytail braid. It suits every face cut and can match your edgy personal style.
How to achieve this look:
- Start by combing your hair thoroughly and detangling them.
- Gently pouf up your hair and tie a sleek ponytail out of it.
- Start braiding your hair until the length that you desire.
- Tie the hair with a clear elastic and set with a setting spray.
The Classic Side Swept Waves
A classic hairstyle that never goes out of fashion and is simple at the same time is the classic side-swept waves. You can play around with the texture of your aves by either styling it as beachy waves, tight curls, loose curls or just simple bottom waves. This hairstyle never goes out of fashion and is the quickest to create.
The Sleek Side Bun
Yet another hairstyle that stands the test of time is a sleek side bun. It is a versatile hairdo that can spell dressy as well as casual.
How to achieve this look:
- Perp your hair before starting. Start with damp hair. Apply serum and start blowing out your hair smoothening them as much as you can in the whole process.
- Dry your hair to about 80% and once they are dry, create a parting. It can be down the middle or on a specific side – whatever suits your style! Once you have a parting that you like, dab on styling gel on both sides to make the part stay in place. This will also add to the ultra-sleek finish!
- Once your parting is in place, create the sleek low bun. Pull all of your hair back tightly, letting it sit low on your neck. Tie it into place using a hair tie. If the front isn’t as smooth as you would like, use a comb to brush through any spaces or bumps. Once done, continue the hairstyle in the back. Twist the ponytail tightly, and wrap it into a sleek bun. Secure with Bobby pins or clear elastic.
High Ponytail:
Another variation to a chic ponytail is a messy high ponytail. Continuing with the theme of previous hairstyles, this hairstyle too is simple to create and follow. Dress it up or dress it down according to your preference and the occasion that you are trying this hairstyle for.
How to achieve this look:
- This hairstyle is perfect for day-old hair or tresses that have more of a messy texture to them. If your hair is not curly or wavy initially, start by loosely curling your hair with a curling iron. You should end up with big curls rather than tighter curls.
- Begin to pull your hair up and gather it at the top of your head.
- Tie it into a high ponytail. If there are flyaways, just let them be. The messier the hair, the better!
- Take a small section of hair from the ponytail and wrap it around the base of the pony to hide the elastic tie.
- Finish it off by spraying a hair spray on the lengths of the hair to give it more movement.
If you want to experiment with hairstyles for that much-awaited wedding that you are looking forward to, here Are Our Fave Deepika Padukone Looks For A Wedding! If you’re tying the knot soon, you might want to seek inspiration from this Bollywood diva. (Brace yourself – tons of compliments soon to be heading your way!)
The Grand Engagement
Image: Deepika Padukone on Instagram We’re loving this classic chignon bun! It’s neat, pretty and very easy to do. Club it with a dainty golden hair accessory and you’re good to go!
Image: Deepika Padukone on Instagram
Leaving your hair loose is bound to make you look like a pretty princess. We love how grand Deepika’s front braid is turning out to be. Not to forget how neatly she’s pinned her hair up from the back. A true style icon indeed.
Image: Deepika Padukone on Instagram
Doesn’t this hairstyle look absolutely stunning?! Minimal, of course, but, if you must know, less is always more. Ms. Padukone too will agree with that fact. 😉
Also read: 9 Celeb-Approved Buns To Rock On Your Wedding Day!
The mehndi for good luck and prosperity
Image: Deepika Padukone on Instagram
Mehendi functions can be tricky. You want to protect your hair, but also make it appear presentable at the same time. A messy top knot is a good option. It looks gorgeous and is pretty simple to do too!
Image: Deepika Padukone on Instagram
If the top bun isn’t your cup of tea, maybe you should try a low messy one instead. It gives a delicate and feminine air to just about any outfit.
Image: Deepika Padukone on Instagram
Deepika surely knows how to rock the bun like a pro! We just can’t get enough of this sleek bun with the middle parting. Sophistication at its best!
The sangeet – a night to remember!
Image: Deepika Padukone on Instagram
A low pony is one of the best and most aesthetic hairstyles to carry off. Especially since if your outfit has a lot of work on it, you might want a subtle hairstyle to balance your look.
Image: Deepika Padukone on Instagram
There’s something really sexy about a middle hair parting. It gives off a very confident and bold vibe. Club it with a ponytail and you’re ready to make a serious style statement.
Image: Deepika Padukone on Instagram
Did we mention that aside parting too has a charm of its own?! Pretty Deepika here is proof! We love how effortlessly she carries this attire off. You should try it yourself to believe it.
Also read: 6 Hair Styling Mistakes To Avoid On Your Wedding Day!
The BIG Fat Indian Wedding
Image: Deepika Padukone on Instagram
Isn’t this the perfect and neatest Deepika Padukone wedding hairstyle? Hell, yeah, it is! It looks very classy and vintage. Your jhumkas are bound to stand out if you pick this as your wedding hairstyle.
Image: Deepika Padukone on Instagram
Isn’t it amazing how a hairstyle can bring out the best in your makeup?! This particular one helps keep the makeup and accessories in focus. Doesn’t she look like a doll?!
Image: Deepika Padukone on Instagram
For the bride who loves a hairstyle with a tad bit of drama, this one’s perfect! It gives your face structure and your outfit personality. What more could one ever ask for, right?!
Look like royalty at the reception
Image: Deepika Padukone on Instagram
It’s just a simple bun, but you know what makes it look gorgeous?! You guessed right – flowers! A neat bun, a middle parting and flower crown at the back, is bound to make you look like a million bucks.
Image: Deepika Padukone on Instagram
If you have a bold personality and are willing to experiment with hairstyles, the kind that Deepika’s sporting is what will speak volumes about your personality. It’s edgy yet chic at the same time.
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Image: Deepika Padukone on Instagram
The classic top knot bun never goes out of style. However, this one’s with a twist. It’s a high bun that’s carefully combined with a thick braid. Hats off to Deepika’s creativity on this one. It’s one of a kind for sure! Image credits: Deepika Padukone, Shaleen Nathani on Instagram
