Q&A for How to Do Half Up Half Down Hairstyles

Use hairspray to make sure that there is no flyaway hair. Use a bit of water in your hands to make sure that your hair stays together.

If you're looking for an easy style, go with a simple half ponytail. Start by brushing your hair out to detangle straight hair or finger-comb curly hair to get rid of any knots. Then, section off the top half of your hair by starting right above your ears and pulling all of the hair up to the crown of your head. Double check to make sure both sides are even and then secure the half ponytail at the base with a hair tie. That's all there is to it!

There are a few half up half down looks that could be appropriate for a more formal setting, but sometimes, the most elegant style is a simple one. Go with a sleek half bun to make yourself look elegant and put-together. First, place your thumbs right above your ears and pull them to the back of your head until they meet to gather the top half of your hair. Then, hold the hair securely with one hand and use your free hand to smooth down the front and top so that it looks sleek and flat. Finish the style by twisting your hair into a bun and twisting a hair tie around the bun to hold it in place. You can also use bobby pins to hold down any loose strands and keep it even more sleek.

If you're looking for a cute and flirty look, try going with a small half ponytail and place it high on your crown to give yourself a more youthful appearance. Using a teasing brush or a fine-toothed comb, tease your hair at the crown to create volume. Then, place your thumbs at your temples and pull them to the back of your head to section off the top quarter of your hair. Gather together the hair at the top of your head to form a ponytail and then use a hair tie to loosely hold it together. Then, simply let the ponytail hang down around your head!

Start with some of the simpler, cute hairstyles (for example, half ponytail styles) and then gradually start doing more complex styles.