How To: Half Up Half Down Hairstyles 💗 Simple Hairstyle for Medium – Long Hair

Today’s hair tutorial is, part 2 of how to create beautiful half up half down hairstyles. Half up hairstyles like this are perfect for prom, bridal, or wedding events and look amazing on medium hair or as a hairstyle for long hair. But even if you have shorter hair, you can still achieve this look with extensions (I’ve linked a helpful video here).

I hope you enjoy this simple hairstyle, and don’t forget to save this half up half down hair tutorial for your next special occasion! Also, be sure to check back soon for new hairstyles.

How to recreate this half up hairstyle:

1. To create soft waves, curl your hair with a 1” wand, and pull each section as it cools.
2. Then add a little bit of oil to help the hair glide as you section.
3. First, gather the hair above your ears, focusing only on the top layer to leave more hair down.
4. Once smoothed, grab your ponytail with your right hand and twist it one full turn to the right.
5. Hold it in place with your left hand and give it a slight push up to create volume.
6. Secure the twisted section on both sides with bobby pins, and then pinch and pull the hair around your crown to add dimension.
7. Next, section off the top half of your ponytail and bring it upwards.
8. Pinch the sides together so you can secure them above your previous bobby pins.
9. Add some volume powder, gently tease the base to help it stay in place, and then smooth over the top.
10. Optionally, dress it up with your favourite hair clips.

Watch part 1 of Simple Half Up Half Down Hairstyles here! Part 3 coming soon…