subject: All you need to know About Black Updo Hairstyles [print this page] For this curly updo you must divide the rest of the pony into 2" curls for this half updo. Make loose curls and pin them as you go. Do the same with all the sections till you have curls falling down your neck. Once you are satisfied with this kind of black updo hairstyles, hold the whole lot of curls against the back of your head and use bobby pins to keep them in place.