11 Trends Half Up Hairstyles For Long Hair – Updos are a great option for any occasion, but if you’re looking for something a little more casual, half up hairstyles might be the way to go.
Half updos are an easy way to spice up your look and stay on trend without going all out.
If you have long hair, it’s especially important not to have your tresses down all the time; this makes them heavier and harder to manage at times.
We’ve got plenty of ideas below:
Half-up Bun (Half French Twist)
- Start with a high ponytail and secure with a hair tie.
- Gather the top section of the ponytail and twist it once or twice, depending on how much height you want to create in your bun. Secure this twist with bobby pins or an elastic band at the base of your neck so it stays in place while you do the rest of your hair up!
- Take all remaining hair from your ponytail, divide into two sections (there should be about four) and secure each one with an elastic band or bobby pins as you go along so that they don’t fall out later on!
- Repeat step 3 until all sections are in place – this is where having long locks really comes in handy because they’ll make it easier for anyone looking to recreate this style themselves without having any problems when making their own versions using less lengthier locks than ours here today 🙂
Low half bun
- You’ll need a hair elastic, bobby pins, and hairspray.
- Twist your hair into a low bun and secure with the elastic.
- Use bobby pins to secure your bun in place without pulling it down too tightly.
- If you have bangs or wispy pieces that you want to cover up, use the same method for securing them by twisting them under the rest of your hair at the base of your neck before securing with an elastic band.
- Apply hairspray if desired; this will help keep flyaways from being visible when you do up your look!
Sock bun
Use a sock to create this hairstyle. You can use any color sock and it doesn’t have to be the same color as your hair.
It’s important that the sock is clean, dry and not too worn out so that it creates the right shape for the bun.
If your hair is particularly thick or long, you may want to consider using two socks instead of one (one on each side).
Once you’ve rolled up half of your leg length into a foldable portion, secure it with an elastic band at the top as well as beneath where there are no folds in order to keep everything secure.
Then roll up from there until all of your hair is in place!
Bohemian Braids
How to get the look:
- Part your hair down the middle and secure each side with a bobby pin.
- Divide your hair into two sections, one on either side of your head, and twist them back into braids (you can do either two or three braids depending on how much hair you have). Secure each braid with an elastic band at the end.
- Take out a few pieces from each braid to create more volume and texture—you can do this by simply removing some strands from one of the braids at random points along its length before twisting them up again!
Bubble Ponytail
- Gather your hair into a ponytail, leaving out some strands to frame the face.
- Tie the hair in a bun at the base of your neck, then wrap around it with a gum wrapper or a scrunchy so it stays in place while you braid the remaining loose strands from underneath (this will make sure all of your hair is secured).
- Continue braiding until you reach just above where you want your bubble to stop (it’s easier if you do this before putting on all of your makeup), then secure with an elastic band and pin down any flyaways with bobby pins as needed.
Side Swept Curls
(1) Take a couple of small sections of hair and twist them away from your face.
(2) Tease the twists, then secure them with some bobby pins at the back of your head.
(3) Leave the rest of your hair down in front and at the sides, but tie it up into a ponytail at the back for added height!
Wavy half up with braid
- Use a curling iron to create loose waves.
- Secure your hair with a headband.
- Use a bobby pin to secure the hair at your nape. If you are using long layers, braid them together and pin them into place on top of the headband. For other types of braids, try a low ponytail for an elegant look or pull up all your hair in an updo for more volume!
Fishtail Braid
If you’re looking for an easy way to spice up your hair, trying out a fishtail braid is one way you can do it.
Fishtail braids are easy to learn and super versatile—you can do them on long hair, short hair, medium or curly. Even if you don’t know how to fishtail braid yet, we have some tips that will help make it easier!
Messy Braided Ponytail
A messy braid ponytail is a great way to add volume and texture to your long hair. It’s also easy to do!
Here’s how:
- First, pull out the top section of your hair as if you were doing a high ponytail. Secure that section of hair with an elastic band (or no slip knot). Then take a small section at the base of your head and divide it into three evenly sized sections.
- You’ll start with the leftmost section—that’s where we’re going to start braiding from now on—and create a basic French braid until you reach about mid length on your head. When you get near the bottom, loosen up the braid so that it looks messy as opposed to tight and sleek by pulling apart individual strands of hair when necessary (but not too much!). Tie off each end with an elastic band or no-slip knot formed in one hand while holding onto all those loose ends with your other hand so they don’t unravel before securing them properly!
In order for this hairstyle look its best, make sure that each strand is thoroughly coated in oil before styling; otherwise they may get tangled together when wet!
Understated Half Updo
To create this look, you’ll want to start by curling the hair with a wand or curling iron. You can use a variation of curls on either side of your face for added interest.
Next, take a section from the middle of your head and pin it back so that half of your hair is pulled up off your face and the other half hangs down in front.
This will give you an easy, breezy look that still makes an impact!
The Understated Half Updo is perfect for anyone who wants to add some upscale style to their casual hairstyles but doesn’t want too much going on in their lives (or their heads).
It works well with any face shape but works especially well with those who have naturally straight locks since those are easier than curly ones when it comes time to make sure all pieces stay put throughout each day’s activities.
High Volume Half Updo with a Headscarf
Here’s how to get the look:
- Use a headscarf.
- Spray hair with hair spray.
- Use a large curling iron, or two if you want extra volume in your half updo.
- Use a large round brush, or two if you want extra volume in your half updo.
- Use the curling iron to add volume to the back of your head and around it (if desired).
- Use the round brush to add more volume wherever you’d like it most (for example, around your crown).
Conclusion
I hope that you’re feeling inspired to try some of these half-up hairstyles for long hair! They’re great for any occasion, from a night out with friends to a fancy party or even just another day at work.
If you want to get started, just pick one of the styles listed above and go for it. The best way to be successful is by being confident and having fun with your look—in other words: don’t overthink things too much!
