Half-up half-down wedding hairstyles are a godsend for brides because they are practical, romantic, and glamorous. From floral to braided, there are many versions of half-up half-down hairstyles, and below you’ll find the most astonishing ones. (This is not an exaggeration.) I’ve also included the ideal hair texture and wedding dress neckline for each hairstyle. Feel free to thank me later!
FLORAL HALF-UP HALF-DOWN WEDDING HAIRSTYLES
• Ideal for: all hair textures.
• Ideal wedding dress neckline(s): strapless, off-the-shoulder, and asymmetrical necklines.
Floral half-up hairstyles will help you embrace your inner boho goddess and add more colors to your look on your special day. There’s a floral half-up half-down wedding hairstyle for everyone! If you want to make a big statement, rock a flower crown. For a more subtle floral hairstyle version, put a flower or two in your hair to ensure your hairstyle doesn’t steal the spotlight from your face and wedding dress. Here are a few gorgeous examples!
BRAIDED HALF-UP-HALF-DOWN WEDDING HAIRSTYLES
• Ideal for: thick hair.
• Ideal wedding dress neckline(s): asymmetrical, sweetheart, and halter necklines.
Braided half-up wedding hairstyles are all about accentuating the texture of your hair, and turning you into a romantic goddess on your special day! These braided hairstyles are versatile and they can complement modern, vintage, and traditional looks. Also, don’t forget to spice up your braided hairstyle with a beautiful hair vine or a crown to help frame your face. Here are a few inspo pics!
TWISTED HALF-UP HALF-DOWN WEDDING HAIRSTYLES
• Ideal for: thick hair.
• Ideal wedding dress neckline(s): strapless, off-the-shoulder, and asymmetrical necklines.
If you’re looking for a more effortless hairstyle (that doesn’t involve braids), a twisted half-up is the perfect choice! Twisted half-up half-downs offer that sophisticated, and glamorous look without trying too hard. Also, twisted hairstyles look astonishing with bridal hair accessories and headpieces!
VOLUMINOUS HALF-UP HALF-DOWN WEDDING HAIRSTYLES
• Ideal for: fine and thin hair.
• Ideal wedding dress neckline(s): strapless, V-neck, and off-the-shoulder necklines.
If you have a wedding dress with too many details, then you may want to go with a cleaner and more modern look. A bit of volume at the crown will help you achieve that! Voluminous half-up half-down hairstyles will elongate your features and the overall silhouette. Here are my top picks!
GRECIAN HALF-UP HALF-DOWN WEDDING HAIRSTYLES
• Ideal for: all hair textures.
• Ideal wedding dress neckline(s): V-neck, strapless, or sweetheart necklines.
If you can’t image your wedding without Grecian vibes, then you should opt for Grecian half-up half-down wedding hairstyles. (It even rhymes!) Soft and slightly messy are the perfect words that describe this effortless hairstyle that will transform you into a Greek goddess. Whether you’ll spice up your Grecian half-up hairstyle with hair vines or double-strand hairbands, the choice is yours!
HALF-UP PONYTAIL WEDDING HAIRSTYLES
• Ideal for: thin and fine hair.
• Ideal wedding dress neckline(s): high, halter, and asymmetrical necklines.
Hello, playful bride! Half-up ponytails don’t only look playful but also elegant and sophisticated. Combining this hairstyle with high or halter wedding dress necklines will help you achieve that dreamy look (and earn you lots of compliments). Let’s see those beautiful half-up ponytails!
What’s Your Favorite Half-Up Half-Down Wedding Hairstyle?
If you have thin hair, consider going with a half-up ponytail or voluminous hairstyle to make your hair appear fuller. If you have thick hair, then braided or twisted hairstyles are a perfect choice for you. And worry not, these half-up half-down hairstyles work for any hair length (okay, except pixie cut).