Can’t think beyond letting your hair loose for a special occasion? Half up half down hairstyles are just what you need. These hairstyles help you flaunt your gorgeous tresses and yet, give you a versatile look. Don’t believe us? Here’s some much-needed inspo...

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Trendiest Half Up Half Down Hairstyles: The Basics  

We suggest before you get on to trying your hand at half up and half down hairstyles, you must nourish and moisturise your tresses thoroughly. Our pick is the TRESemmé Keratin Smooth Serum that is enriched with keratin and camellia oil to provide elasticity to your hair and make it silky smooth.  

A Complete Guide on Trendiest Half Up Half Down Hairstyles  

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Hairdo #1: Half up hairstyle with a click claw 

Creating easy half up half down hairstyles is the simplest thing you can do with your favourite click claw. By the way, effortless click claw hairstyles are trendy RN, so we recommend you to stock up with these hair accessories.  

How to Create the Look  

You can slightly wave the mid-length and the tips of your hair to add volume. Then separate the tresses around your hair with the brush, pull them back, and fix with a click claw on the back of your head. Loosen a few locks along your forehead, and you’re ready. It’s that simple! 

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Hairdo #2: Half up hairstyle with a knot 

You can try the knotted beginner easy half up half down hairstyles as they are not as difficult as they look like. Though, this way you can create half up half down wedding hairstyles, prom hairstyles for long hair half up half down, half up half down prom hairstyles for medium length hair, or even red carpet half up half down hairstyles. 

How to Create the Look  

Again, you can wave your tresses at the mid-length and the tips; also, comb your hair at the top of the head if you want to provide volume and create glamorous bouffant half up half down hairstyles. After that, separate the upper part of your hair on one side, pull it back, and fix with the scrunchie into a ponytail. Then divide the upper part of your hair from the opposite side, pull it back, and thread through the centre of your ponytail above the scrunchie. Make a knot, and fix it underneath with a hairpin. Nothing too complicated about this hairdo, too! 

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Hairdo #3: Half up hairstyle with a pony 

Ponytail half up half down hairstyles are especially useful if you want to make your locks looking thicker. These high ponytail half up half down hairstyles for thin hair help to create voluminous layers even on fine and limp hair. 

How to Create the Look  

You’ll get more volume if you wave the lower sections of your hair first, but that’s not a necessary step. After that, comb your upper hair sections and pull them in a high ponytail. To create a more put together look, separate a strand from your pony, wrap it around your scrunchie, and fix with a hairpin. Otherwise, after making a ponytail, you can twist it into a bun, or make two ponies, and get a festival two buns hairstyle half up half down. You choose! 

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Hairdo #4: Half up hairstyle with braids 

Half up half down braided hairstyles are various and stunning yet simple to create even for beginners. For example, how about this sleek half up hairstyle with two braids, that can be made on short to long hair? 

How to Create the Look  

Part your hair in the centre, separate upper sections of your hair on both sides, and make two cute ponytails. Divide each into 3 strands and weave your braids by simply laying side strands on the middle ones. Fix the tips with the tiny scrunchies. For a more sleek look, add a hair wax or a gel, and you can also fix your baby hairs on the forehead using this product. 

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Hairdo #5: Braided half up hairstyle 

Half up down hairstyles with braids look gorgeous for every occasion, but don’t require as much effort as you may think at the first glance. Try this look and add it to your everyday and party hairstyle options for medium to long hair. 

How to Create the Look  

This can be one of your favourite half up half down curly hairstyles with braids, but if your hair is straight you can slightly wave it to get more volume. By the way, braids hold better and last longer on curly and wavy hair. Start with separating the upper section of your hair on one side, pull it back, divide into 3 strands, and start to weave. Put side strands on the middle one, and add hair from above to your strands, while weaving. Braid like this from ear to ear, then fix the tip and hide it behind your loose hair. Loosen a few strands around your face to get this effortless look, and you’re finished! 

FAQs about Trendiest Half Up Half Down Hairstyles   

What are the trendiest half up half down hairstyles for summer? 

Half up hairdos are perfect for summer because you can gather your tresses around your face, so they won’t make you feel uncomfortable in hot weather, but at the same time you can show your length and create voluminous locks. You may also try to decorate your half up half down hairstyles with flowers, headscarves, and all these trendy summer accessories. And if you want to get ready for summer festival, check the trendy braided half up half down hairstyle tutorial

What are the best half up half down hairstyles wedding tutorials? 

Half up half down wedding hairstyles for medium length hair, long hair, and even short hair are stunning and popular. You can combine these half up half down wedding hairstyles with veil, or create half up half down wedding hairstyles for mother of bride and bridesmaids. 

Are half up half down hairstyles suitable only for long hair? 

You can create simple hairstyles half up half down on short, medium length, and long hair, because all you need is to gather your upper hair section and fix it somehow at the back or on the top of your head, and this doesn’t require too long tresses. Half up half down hairstyles for layered hair are also easy to create and stunning as they make your tresses look thicker, and add more texture to your layered cut. 

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