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9 Simple, Everyday Half Up, Half Down Hairstyles

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9 Simple, Everyday Half Up, Half Down Hairstyles

Remember the half up, half down (hair updo) hairstyle of the swanky ’90s – complete with large, colourful scrunchies? They’re back in style.

June 24, 2021
@arnewstyle, @everydayscrunchie / Instagram

@arnewstyle, @everydayscrunchie / Instagram

If you’ve been bored of your everyday WFH hairstyle, we’re with you. In fact, most of us would probably have our tresses tied up in a messy bun 24/7 – well, it gets the hair out of our way (and faces) so we can actually get down to work, running the household, and keeping our necks cool.

Here’s a proposal from us to you – take a trip back to the ’90s and try the half up, half down (half updo) hairstyle once again. It’s a hairstyle that’s regaining popularity for its simplicity, practicality, and versatility (to elevate it with curls, braids, twists, and accessories).

We found nine easy-to-do versions of this simple half up, half down hairdo on Instagram that you can easily and quickly pull off at home. Here we go:

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9 Simple, Everyday Half Up, Half Down Hairstyles
#1 Elevated Basics
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Starting with the simplest of all, a basic half up ponytail with a “hair knot” concealing your hairband. According to @perf.scherf.parlour, here’s how you do it:

  • Secure a half up ponytail with a rubber elastic close to your hair tone
  • Take a small bunch of hair from under the ponytail, loop it a few times over the rubber elastic band to cover it
  • Like you would tie a usual knot, slot the end of the bunch of hair into one of the loops, pull to tighten
  • Take another plastic rubber elastic band to secure this hair knot loop
  • Tuck the rubber elastic band under the hair knot to conceal it, voila!
@perf.scherf.parlour/ Instagram
#2 Scrunchies
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Here’s a true ’90s hair classic – the good old scrunchie. These looks from @arnewstyle and @everydayscrunchie are pretty fuss-free and self-explanatory. On lazy or busy days, grab a fancy-looking or silk scrunchie and loop your hair into a convenient half bun, or a full half-up ponytail. Plus point, you will get to show off those fringe or bangs (if you have any). Oh yes, that gives you a reason to shop for a box of beautiful scrunchies online!

 

@arnewstyle, @everydayscrunchie / Instagram
#3 Scrunchies For Short Hair
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And… if you have short hair, try a half-up scunchie ponytail like that of @macosimaja and @cloudeninehair‘s for an even cuter and preppy look. If you have time, opt for some random messy curls to give your look a boost of volume.

@macosimaja, @cloudeninehair / Instagram
#4 Hair Bow
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Remember Gossip Girl’s Blair Waldorf? Why not try a hair bow as inspired by @thisislaurendavis! You have two choices for this – a classic metal clip with a hair bow attached to it, or a hair tie with a hair bow attached to it. Well, the hair tie option is definitely going to be much more convenient, but if you prefer a neat and taut braid, go for a rubber elastic with a hair bow clip for that extra security. Where to buy these hair bow variations? Psst, we saw lots of them at Daiso.

@thisislaurendavis/ Instagram
#5 Top Knot
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Short, medium, or long hair? This top knot look from @wadihatallahofficial is suitable for any hair length – and it keeps all of your fringe and baby hair out of your face. You’ll want to use a small rubber elastic tie to secure your top knot nicely. Option to conceal your rubber hair tie with a bunch of hair or to curl your hair for more volume. Finally, a word of caution – do not make this hairstyle your everyday go to lest it raises your hair line!

@wadihatallahofficial/ Instagram
#6 Textured Half Updo
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Now, time for a level up. For those who are great with bobby pins, wax, and hair spray, here’s a beautiful short hair updo from @immallorybrooke – a textured, wavy up with lots of twists and curls. Pick up a bunch of your fringe near the hairline, start twisting them back like you would do with a braid. Repeat the same along the rest of the hairline, twisting and tucking your hair towards the back. Use bobby pins or clips to secure your hair.

@immallorybrooke/ Instagram
#7 Twist & Clip
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Another half updo levelled up from @correa_maia and @eddyaboujaoudeh – twists from both sides secured with a beautiful hair clip. You’ll definitely need some texturising spray, a curling thong (if you don’t have wavy or curly hair), bobby pins, and a large hair clip with embellishments or faux crystals.

If you’re great with styling your own (or your daughter’s) hair, this look will actually be pretty easy for you – take a bunch of hair from the sides of your temple, and twist them towards the back of your head, picking up more hair along the way like you would with a braid. Finally, secure with a hair clip.

@correa_maia & @eddyaboujaoudeh/ Instagram
#8 Hidden Ends
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If all the hairdos listed above were too easy for you, here’s a challenge. Try figuring out this half hidden half-up hairstyle by @sararobertshair which looks so simple, elegant, but deceptively technical. We could only guess that this will involve some professional bobby pins, a large hair clip, curling thongs, wax, and hair spray.

@sararobertshair/ Instagram
#9 Double Braids
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Finally, a half-up hairstyle by @growgorgeoushaircare that looks impressive but is actually pretty achievable. Split your hair down along the middle line into two precise halves, and secure with giant hair clips. Pick up a bunch of hair along your hairline and start braiding down to the middle of the back of your head. Secure with a hair tie, and pick out the individual braids to give them more size and volume. Repeat on the other side, ensuring that both left and right braids are even.

@growgorgeoushaircare/ Instagram
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