No doubt, the easy half-up, half-down hairstyles may be everyone’s *best* pick when it comes to the all-trendiest hairdos. They look just as sophisticated as a full updo or ponytail, yet they’re completely easy, making them ideal for a lazy hair day. Not to mention they’re also suitable for any hair length, texture, and colours. It works practically on everyone. 

Half-up, half-down hairstyles are ideal for highlighting bold or adventurous makeup by bringing emphasis to the eyes, and if you’re just stuck for ideas, the hair look is adaptable to add a little spice to your everyday look. Below, Beauty Insider listed eight trendy half-up half-down hairstyles, alongside hair stylists’ tips for replicating the effect.

Easy Half Up, Half Down Hairstyles

1. Elevated Basics

Start with the simplest one by using a “hair knot” to conceal your hairband. According to @perf.scherf.parlour, the procedure is as follows. To keep a half-up ponytail in place, use an elastic close in colour to your hair. Take a little length of hair from the ponytail and loop it repeatedly over the rubber elastic band to conceal it. As you would while tying a standard knot, insert the hair bundle’s tail through one of the loops and tighten. Then, take another plastic rubber elastic band and use it to secure this hair knot loop. Finally, tuck the rubber elastic band under the hair knot to conceal it.

2. The Brigitte Bardot Half-Up

This simple half-up, half-down hairstyle is inspired by Brigitte Bardot. To get the look, do a lower, looser bouffant to keep the flirtatious updo’s sexy kitten look without going full-on Valley of the Dolls. Lightly backcomb hair a few inches from the crown to achieve the desired effect. For body, add volumizing powder to the roots, shape and pin the bouffant, then loosely brush the sides.

3. The J.Lo Pouf

Many celebrities, including Victoria Beckham and J.Lo, had this stylish hairdo. To give it a more energetic feel, incorporate movement and texture. This easy  half up half down hairstyle is less structured and regulated and more laid back and informal. Tease sections of your hair at the crown for volume to obtain the effect. Next, using a paddle or detangling brush, lightly comb the surface. A half ponytail of hair pulled back at the nape of the neck is created with a light mist of hairspray.

 4. Scrunchies

The scrunchie is an undeniable 90s hair classic. On lazy or hectic days, use a chic or silk scrunchie to loop your hair into a useful half bun or a full half-up ponytail. You will also be able to flaunt your bangs or fringe.

5. Hair Bow

Blair Waldorf’s well-known hairdos from Gossip Girl. Try wearing a hair bow, as suggested by @thisislaurendavis. You have two possibilities for this: a hair tie with a hair bow attached, or a conventional metal clip. If you prefer a neat, taut braid, go for a rubber elastic and a hair bow clip for greater security, even if the hair tie choice will undoubtedly be more convenient.

6. Top Knot

This top knot style by @wadihatallahofficial is wearable with any hair length and keeps your fringe and baby hair in place. To secure your top knot, use a little rubber elastic tie. You have the choice of curling your hair for more volume or bundling your hair to hide your rubber hair tie. Lastly, a word of suggestion, if this hairstyle raises your hairline, avoid wearing it regularly!

7. Twisted fishtail

We have easy instructions to follow to try on a pretty half-up, half-down style. For long and medium-length hair, the twisted fishtail is perfect. You can copy the look by learning how to make half-up, half-down hairstyles with this easy, step-by-step tutorial!

8. French Braid Tied Back

The French Braid Tied Back, a simple half-up, half-down hairstyle, will offer the wearer a humble, posh, and poised appearance, even from the back. Any event you attend, such as a wedding or get-together with friends and family, would look great with this haircut!


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