70 HALF UP HALF DOWN HAIRSTYLES FOR EVERY OCCASION
by TheHairStyler.com
Updated on
May 09, 2017
Half Up Half Down hairstyles are great for every occasion, from casual like the office, to formal like weddings and proms. One of the biggest benefits of half up hairstyles (on natural curly hair) is that they are so quick to create and in most cases don't require a visit to the salon. They are super easy to style, and look great on any face shape, hair length and texture. Get inspired by these Half up, half down hairstyles from salons around the world and see which look suits you best.
Our half up hairstyles include straight and wavy/curly.
Straight Half Up Hairstyles
A straight half up hairstyle involves half of the hair (usually the top or sides) being pulled, tied, or pinned back, with the rest of the hair left out to hang down below the shoulders. Some other variations involve teasing the top for extra height or leaving side wisps to hang down. Bangs can be swept over or across or just tied back completely. This type of hairstyle can be worn everyday or ant formal events. Styling time varies depending on how much work is done to the hair and can take as little as 10 minutes for simple pinned looks, or up to 45 minutes for more intricate styles. They are generally quick and easy to put together and don’t usually require a visit to the hairstylist.
Wavy/Curly Half Up Hairstyles
A wavy or curly half up hairstyle is generally curled, pinned, tied, teased, gelled, waxed, brushed out, and lacquered into place. These looks are great for keeping the hair out of the eyes and off the face, and they also hold their shape really well and prevent moisture sending them flat and lifeless.
So check out our half up hairstyles below and see if they suit you!
This fab half up 'do is teased at the roots to achieve maximum height and lift leaving the length out to show off the curls and waves added for movement. The long bangs are smoothed out to the side making this style best suited to complement a round face. This hairdo is great for any occasion.
This gorgeous half-upstyle is curled from root to tip to achieve maximum curl all over then the top smoothed back for contrast and pinned to the head. The bangs are swept to the side to complement the face and completes this over-all half up half down style perfectly.
This casual Half Up Half Down hairstyles is teased at the roots to create height at the crown which makes it great for those looking for a low-fuss half up style to complement a round face shape. Long side bangs are left out to sweep across the face to soften the over-all style and completes it magnificently.
The lustrous length of this look is complemented by the long layers cut into it to enhance the curls which adds bounce and body for a brilliant finish. This is great for any special occasion and is easy to achieve on natural long fine to medium locks.
These blonde locks are worn in curls and tied to the crown to add height to the top letting the length flow over one shoulder for a dainty look and feel. The bangs are worn over to the side to complement the face and completes the look brilliantly.
This classic hairstyle sits perfectly to complement any round face shape is is perfect for those looking for a formal hairstyle to turn heads. This is great for those with natural long locks with fine to medium hair types.