30 Best Half Up, Half Down Hairstyles

Stuck for ideas for your next hairstyle? Get the glamour of the up’do and the sex appeal of loose, flowing locks all in one hairstyle with the trendy half up, half down hairstyle. This hairstyle is versatile and feminine, and it suits all hair types and face shapes. Whether you’re indecisive by nature (up? down? How about both?) or simply looking for a new look, you’re sure to find a fabulous new ‘do in our 30 Best Half-Up, Half Down Hairstyles. We’ve hand-picked inspirational hairstyles worn by popular celebrities such as Dianna Agron, Angelina Jolie, Nicole Scherzinger, Kim Kardashian, Emma Stone, and many more, just for you!

Take a look at our choices and let us know which ones are your favorites in the comments below.

 

1. Dianna Agron Half Up, Half Down Hairstyle: Puffy bouffant and angelic blonde curls

Glee star Dianna Agron looks utterly gorgeous with this romantic and feminine half up, half down hairstyle. She sports a puffy bouffant and soft, angelic curls in her honey-blonde hair. Recreate Dianna’s look by teasing your hair with a comb before pulling the top section into a bouffant, and then securing it at the back with a few hair pins. Curl your loose locks with a thick-barreled curling wand, and finish off with some light hairspray to keep everything in place.

 

2. Nina Dobrev Half Up, Half Down Hairstyle: Subtle waves with off-center parting

Bulgarian-Canadian actress and model Nina Dobrev looks divine with her dark chocolate brown hair in a half up, half down hairdo. She wears her hair in a slightly off-centre parting and she sports long, face-framing sections of hair on either side. This half-up ‘do is very flattering for her heart-shaped face, as it draws attention to her eyes and away from her pointed chin. We love her shiny, healthy hair, which makes this look even more striking.

 

3. Kim Kardashian Half Up, Half Down Hairstyle: Sweeping, face framing bangs

Reality TV star Kim Kardashian rocks her signature raven locks by wearing them in a classic half-up ‘do with sweeping, face framing bangs. This hairstyle features subtle volume on top, and super sleek, straight locks that reflect light in a glossy sheen. For extra volume and a healthy shine, try using weekly hair masques (a deep moisturizing kind is ideal) and switching to a volume boosting shampoo. Also try to invest in a high quality hair straightener that you can use to style your hair, and some heat protection serum to prevent styling damage.

 

4. Jessica Chastain Half Up, Half Down Hairstyle: Loose and carefree

American actress Jessica Chastain looks breathtakingly beautiful with her long strawberry blonde hair in a loosely pinned half-up hairdo. We love how subtle her look is, with a bit of volume at the back and long, tousled sections of hair framing her face. This hairstyle is perfect for a romantic first date or an intimate wedding.

 

5. Claire Danes Half Up, Half Down Hairstyle: Swept back with extra volume

American actress Claire Danes looks radiant and carefree with her voluminous, swept back, half up hairstyle. We love this alternative to the classic half up, half down hairstyle as the hair is swept straight back instead of pulled back from the temples. You may need to pin your hair back to keep it in place, and then brush the rest of your hair out for a neat finishing touch.

 

6. Lea Michele Half Up, Half Down Hairstyle: Tied back with bold bangs

Glee star Lea Michele nails three trends in one fabulous hairstyle – half up, half down hair, ombre, and choppy bangs. If you have a high forehead like Lea, opt for long bangs that skim your eyelashes. If your forehead isn’t particularly high, rather go for eyebrow skimming bangs for a more natural look.

 

7. Emma Stone Half Up, Half Down Hairstyle: Layered locks

Quirky American actress Emma Stone looks effortlessly stylish with her mid-length half up, half down hairdo. Her layered locks add volume to her fine hair, and her slick side fringe draws attention to her gorgeous blue-green eyes. This is a great everyday look, and it’s very easy to style – simply pull back a section of hair from each temple and secure them together behind your head.

 

8. Sarah Hyland Half Up, Half Down Hairstyle: Edgy braid and piecey bangs

Modern Family actress Sarah Hyland sports an edgy, sexy look with an unusual crown braid and angled, piecey bangs. If you’re looking for a fun and sporty look, then take inspiration from Sarah and add a few braided details to your half-up ‘do. Keep your braids from turning fuzzy by smoothing an anti-frizz serum over your locks before plaiting your hair.

 

9. Mary-Kate Olsen Half Up, Half Down Hairstyle: Tousled and braided

American actress and fashion designer Mary-Kate Olsen rocks a tousled and braided boho hairstyle and funky silver earrings. Give your half up, half down hairstyle some extra texture by braiding sections of hair at your temples before pulling them back and securing them behind your head.

 

10. Reese Witherspoon Half Up, Half Down Hairstyle: Pinned back bubble fringe

American actress and producer Reese Witherspoon looks gorgeous with her medium length blonde hair worn loose and curly with a pinned-back bubble fringe. She shows us that the half up, half down hairstyle can also work with shorter hair, especially if you add some volume and texture with unstructured curls.To get loose, natural looking curls, wrap sections of hair around a thick-barreled curling iron (keep the sections quite loose) on low heat, and then brush them out a bit so they look more natural.

 

11. Maria Menounos Half Up, Half Down Hairstyle: Sleek and chic

American actress, journalist, TV hostess, and occasional professional wrestler Maria Menounos looks effortlessly glamorous with her sleek and chic half up, half down hairstyle. Her hair has been smoothed back and teased into a bouffant, exposing her forehead and adding extra length to her wide face. For an extra slick look, use an anti-frizz serum to tame flyaway hairs and fuzz.

 

12. Leighton Meester Half Up, Half Down Hairstyle: Long locks

American actress and Gossip Girl star Leighton Meester keeps her look simple and classic with her long locks in a subtle half up, half down hairstyle. This hairdo keeps hair out of her face, leaving only a wispy side fringe to draw attention to her well-defined cheekbones. For hair as full and thick as Leighton’s, try using a volume boosting hair styling mousse on damp hair before blow drying your locks with a round brush or curlers.

 

13. Kristen Stewart Half Up, Half Down Hairstyle: Sexy twist

American actress Kristen Stewart looks smoking hot with her sexy half up, half down hairstyle featuring an edgy twist. We love this innovative look with its unique twisted bubble fringe, slicked back sides, and long, loose locks cascading over one shoulder.

 

14. Amanda Seyfried Half Up, Half Down Hairstyle: Pinned back

American actress, singer and former model Amanda Seyfried looks positively angelic with her super straight, pinned back hairstyle. This hairdo may be conservative and simple at a glance, but it’s also very classy and professional. Keep your hair extra smooth and sleek with a silicone free anti frizz spray or serum, and a bit of hairspray.

 

15. Taylor Schilling Half Up, Half Down Hairstyle: Pulled back

Orange Is The New Black star Taylor Schilling keeps her look polished and professional with her hair pulled back from her face and left loose at the back. This is a great look for work as it’s low maintenance, yet still stylish and flattering. If you’re not confident enough to bare your forehead completely, opt for a side fringe or blunt bangs.

 

16. Lily Collins Half Up, Half Down Hairstyle: Bouffant and dramatic bangs

American and English actress and model Lily Collins looks utterly divine with her bouffant hairstyle and dramatic, sweeping bangs. Her bouffant steals the show, and gives her hairstyle a lovely retro-glam feel. We also love her angled bangs, and the extra long, rounded bangs that draw the eye down to her neckline. Your hair needs tons of volume for a proper bouffant, so use volume boosting products and tease your hair carefully for a structured and sophisticated look.

 

17. Jennifer Love Hewitt Half Up, Half Down Hairstyle: Sweeping side fringe

American actress, producer, author, television director and singer-songwriter Jennifer Love Hewitt looks gorgeous with her classic half up, half down hairdo and a sweeping side fringe. The long, straight side fringe draws attention to her eyes and away from her high forehead, making this a great hairstyle for long faces. Wear big statement earrings with your half up, half down hairstyle for extra glamour.

 

18. Taylor Swift Half Up, Half Down Hairstyle: Fluffy bangs

American singer-songwriter Taylor Swift looks sublime with her golden, honey-blonde hair in a romantic half up, half down ‘do. We love her long, fluffy bangs, the natural texture of her hair, and her shimmery, gorgeous eye makeup. This look works so well due to the hair being tied back from the sides (temples), and the bangs covering the ears for a more “put together” look. Her hair has more depth in this style than simply wearing it loose, which makes it an ideal style for fine/thin hair.

 

19. Eva Mendes Half Up, Half Down Hairstyle: Loads of volume and texture

American actress, model and singer Eva Mendes looks fabulous with her sexy and feminine half up, half down hairdo. This hairstyle is full of volume and texture, and we love the long, face framing bangs and carefree flyaway hairs. For a sexy, bed-head effect, skip the anti-frizz serum and use volume boosting hair care products. Tease your hair with a comb first for even more volume and maximum impact.

 

20. Jessica Alba Half Up, Half Down Hairstyle: Mid-length waves

American actress, model, and businesswoman Jessica Alba looks beautiful with her mid-length, wavy hairstyle. She sports a simple half up, half down hairstyle with side parted sections of hair that frame her face. This hairstyle is neat and polished, making it perfect for work, university, or formal business/academic occasions. Note the light chocolate-brown highlights that brighten up her complexion – sometimes a subtle addition can have a large impact on the overall look.

 

21. Carrie Underwood Half Up, Half Down Hairstyle: Side fringe and curls

American country music singer, songwriter, and actress Carrie Underwood looks gorgeous with her perfectly coiffed half up, half down hairstyle. This ‘do is full of glamour with its big curls and a pretty side fringe, and we think it’s a great prom look! Add some sparkly earrings and shimmery eye-shadow for maximum impact.

 

22. Farah Fath Half Up, Half Down Hairstyle: Short and sweet

American actress Farah Fath looks lovely with her short and sweet half up, half down hairstyle. The principle is the exact same, just with less hair – gather a section of hair from each temple, pull them back, and secure them behind your head. Either style your bangs or tease hair up and away from your forehead, and you’re good to go!

 

23. Bella Thorne Half Up, Half Down Hairstyle: Clipped back

American teen actress, singer, model and dancer Bella Thorne looks gorgeous with her light auburn locks worn clipped back in a pretty half up, half down hairstyle. Instead of pinning your hair back you can embellish it with a pretty hair slide or clip. This is especially effective if you have long, thick hair, as the clips keep your hair secure for longer.

 

24. Eva Longoria Half Up, Half Down Hairstyle: Slicked back fauxhawk

American actress, producer, director, activist and businesswoman Eva Longoria looks fierce with her edgy, slicked back fauxhawk. This look works best with very long hair, and especially a long fringe (no bangs!). To recreate this look, you’ll need to separate your hair into four equal sections – one on top (hairline backwards), one on either side (at your temples), and one at the back. Slick the side sections back and pin them securely, leave the back piece loose, and tease the top section so that it stands up in a semi-bouffant. For best results, straighten your hair before styling, and use plenty of hairspray.

 

25. Hilary Duff Half Up, Half Down Hairstyle: Headband and bouffant

American actress and singer Hilary Duff keeps her look current and trendy with an edgy plastic headband and a retro half up, half down hairstyle. Wearing a headband is a very easy way to create a half-up hairstyle – simply tease your hair at the crown, push your hair back and up with the headband, and you’re done! Take inspiration from Hilary and wear some big statement earrings to finish off your look.

 

26. Jessica Lowndes Half Up, Half Down Hairstyle: Brunette bombshell

Canadian actress and pop singer-songwriter Jessica Lowndes looks strikingly beautiful with her long, luscious locks in a half up, half down style. We love her brunette bombshell look, complete with sexy waves and tons of volume. For hair with lots of body, try volume boosting hair care products, and avoid products that contain silicone as this can weigh your hair down, making it look greasy. Finally, use a round brush when blow drying your hair for extra bounce.

 

27. Nicole Scherzinger Half Up, Half Down Hairstyle: Funky twists

American recording artist, actress and television personality Nicole Scherzinger looks stunning with her funky twisted half up, half down hairdo. We love everything about this hairstyle – the rolled twists at her hairline, the subtle layers, her glossy raven black hair colour, and the sleek straightness of her locks. For super-shiny hair like Nicole’s, try adding these hair-friendly foods to your diet: avocado, almonds, peanut butter, olive oil, tuna, and salmon. They all contain good fats which help to keep your hair strong and shiny.

 

28. Angelina Jolie Half Up, Half-Down Hairstyle: Soft and romantic

American actress and filmmaker Angelina Jolie is a picture pf perfection with her soft and romantic half up hairstyle. We love her naturally radiant brunette hair color and the soft, silky texture of her hair. For a carefree and undone look, leave a few tendrils of hair loose to frame your face. Pair this dreamy hairstyle with natural, dewy skin and minimal makeup for a youthful and playful final look.

 

29. Selena Gomez Half Up, Half Down Hairstyle: Crown braid

American actress, singer, songwriter, fashion designer, producer, and philanthropist Selena Gomez looks beautiful with her simple-yet-chic crown braid and loose locks. Braided hairstyles are timeless and feminine, and you can tweak them to suit your style and face shape. If you want to recreate Selena’s crown braid, find a YouTube tutorial that shows you how to style it step by step, and practice in front of a mirror.

 

30. Kate Beckinsale Half Up, Half Down Hairstyle: Swept back

English actress Kate Beckinsale sports a classic half up, half down hairstyle with a mini bouffant and long, flowing tresses. The swept-back look suits her face as it draws attention to her eyes, and away from her heavy jaw and pointed chin. Keep your hair in place with discreet hair pins, and use hair spray to tame flyaway hairs.

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So there you have it – 30 fabulous half up, half down hairstyles to try out at home!