If you’re in the mood for an easy but stylish look, half-up, half-down hairstyles are perfect. These looks give you a chance to keep your hair off your face while still flaunting its length and texture, plus they’re flexible enough to be casual or all-out glam.
Here’s a round-up of our favorite half-up, half-down hair to try today.
1. Half-Up Half-Down Space Buns
Section your hair into two mini buns at the top of your head, leaving the rest down. This cute style frames your face and gives a lift to the top—and works with all hair lengths and textures.
2. Waterfall Braid
Create a waterfall braid across the crown, pulling sections through to get a cascading effect with loose strands falling down the back. This intricate-looking but easy braid can be worn with bob-length hair or longer.
3. Half-Up Half-Down Bun
Gather the top half of your hair into a bun—tight or loose, it’s up to you. Leave a few strands free around your face to create a soft, flattering frame.
4. Half-Up Half-Down Top Knot
Pull the top section into a knot or a messy bun on the crown of your head, leaving the rest down. This style adds height and volume, which makes it especially flattering for round face shapes.
5. Half-Up Half-Down Bubble Braid Ponytail
Pull the top half of your hair into a ponytail and add bubble sections along the length. This trendy style is stunning with both loose and braided hair, like these delicate micro braids.
6. High Half-Up Half-Down Ponytail
Gather the top half of your hair into a high ponytail, curling both the ponytail and the strands below to create soft waves. If you have bangs, they’ll frame your face, but if not, a few loose pieces around your face work just as well.
7. Claw Clip Half-Up Half-Down Hair
Grab a cute claw clip to loosely gather the top half of your hair, leaving some strands out. This easy style holds hair back without being too tight, and it’s so effortless.
8. Twisted Half-Up Half-Down Hairstyle
Take two sections from each side of the head, twist them, and secure them at the back while letting the rest of your hair fall down. These easy twists add detail and look elegant, especially on wavy or textured hair—a great base for accessories.
9. Half-Up Half-Down Pigtails
Pull two sections into pigtails on each side of your head, halfway up. This fun style works well with straight, wavy or textured hair. Play around with details like bangs and face-framing strands to personalize it.
10. Braided Half-Up Half-Down Ponytail
Pull the top part of your box braids into a high ponytail, securing it at the crown while allowing the rest to flow down. This look adds height and draws attention to the beauty of your braids.
11. Half-Up Half-Down Boho Pull-Through Braid
A pull-through braid is easy to create and looks fabulous with floral accessories. It has a laid-back, boho vibe that’s just right for festivals or weddings.