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• Method 1 of 2: Create casual styles
• Method 2 of 2: Styling formal hairstyles
• Necessities

Half updos are easy to make and very versatile. Try a messy half bun or tousled half updo for a relaxed and casual vibe. For a more formal style, make a twisted halo or half double French braids. Make sure you have extra hairpins, clear hair elastics and hairspray on hand to easily complete your chosen look!

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Method 1 of 2: Create casual styles

1. Put your hair in a simple half ponytail for an easy look. Brush out straight hair to detangle or comb curly hair with your fingers to get rid of tangles. Part the top half of your hair by starting just above your ears and pulling all the hair up to the crown. Make sure both sides are even - you can make a straight part with the tip of a pointed comb. Secure the half ponytail to the base with a clear hair tie.
   • For a sleek look, pull up the half ponytail and secure it.
   • For a messy and natural vibe, take and loosely pin the top half of your hair. Pull a few strands down around your face to make the look even softer.
   • You can make this hairstyle with chin-length hair, medium length, and long hair.
2. Twist your hair into a messy half bun for a quick and fun style. Take the top half of your hair and hold it firmly on your crown with one hand. Loosely twist the hair into a bun and wrap an elastic band around the bun to keep it in place. Then use bobby pins to style and tidy the bun front and back. Finish the look with a light mist of hairspray.
   • Before dividing the hair into sections, spray a little textured hairspray on the roots to get more volume and texture.
   • You can also gently backcomb the sides of the hair to create more volume and a messier look.
   • Make this hairstyle if you have medium to long hair.
3. Try half updo base braids for a boho vibe. Part one side of your hair by bringing the hair together from the top of your ears to your temples. Braid the hair loosely to the ends and secure it at the back of your head with bobby pins or a bobby pin. Make sure that the dots are not visible. Then do the same on the other side. Spray hairspray on it.
   • You can also wrap the braids loosely and pin it just above the neck for a softer style.
   • Pull down strands framing the face and gently backcomb on the crown if you want some volume.
   • Weave flowers or greenery through your braids to create the ultimate boho look.
   • You will need medium to long hair for this style.
4. Create a small half ponytail high on your crown for a flirty style. Use a backcombing brush or a fine-tooth comb to backcomb your hair on the crown and add volume. Then place your thumbs at your temples and pull them back to part the top quarter of your hair. Gather the hair into a ponytail on top of your head and secure it loosely with a clear elastic band. Let the hair in the ponytail hang gently around your head for a super fun and voluminous hairstyle.
   • Lightly backcomb the ponytail through the length and the rest of your hair for more volume.
   • Create this look with chin-length hair, medium length, and long hair.

Method 2 of 2: Styling formal hairstyles

1. Create a loosely twisted or braided halo for a natural look. Grab the hair from the top of your ears to your temples on each side to create two sections. For twists, loosely twist and pin each section or use a hairpin to secure the twists at the back of your head. For braids, divide each of the two sections into three pieces and braid them. Use a hairpin to pin or secure the braids to the back of your head. Let the ends of the twists or braids hang loosely in the back with the rest of your hair.
   • Tighten the twists lower on the back of your head for an even softer look.
   • Backcomb the hair on the crown and sides and spray hairspray over your style so that it stays put.
   • If you pull down the strands that frame your face, the look will be even softer.
   • You can get this look with chin-length hair, medium length, and long hair.
2. Make half double French braids for a sleek look. Unless you already have curly hair, curl your hair in loose waves. Part the top part of your hair starting at the top of your ears. Divide the top part in half down the middle. Braid each side and stop when you get to the back of your head so that the rest of the hair hangs loose. Secure each braid individually with a clear elastic band at the back of your head.
   • This style looks great with curly or wavy hair that normally has more volume than straight hair.
   • You can tighten the French braids for a tighter look or loose for a softer look.
   • This style works best on medium to long hair.
3. Make a half-turned herringbone braid for an elegant look. Curl your hair loosely for a soft and beautiful volume. Grab the hair on one side from the top of your ears to your temples, turn it toward the back of your head, and temporarily pin it in. Then turn the other side in the same way, take the pin off the first side and secure the twists on the back of your head with a clear rubber band. The hair that starts at the elastic is now hanging loosely. Gather that loose hair, make a herringbone braid, and secure it at the tip with another rubber band.
   • Gently pull on the twists and herringbone braid to loosen the hair for a softer and more "unfinished" look.
   • If you are using a heat gun, apply a heat protectant product to your hair before curling.
   • Create this look with medium to long hair.
4. Make a sleek half bun for a sleek style. Place your thumbs just above your ears and pull them back until they meet to gather the top half of your hair. Hold the hair firmly with one hand and use your free hand to smooth the front and top so it looks sleek and flat. Twist the hair into a bun and wrap a clear elastic band around the bun to keep it in place. Use bobby pins to shape the bun and hide the elastic, if necessary.
   • If you have very thick hair, you should probably first secure your hair in a ponytail with a rubber band, then twist the hair into a bun, followed by another rubber band.
   • Spray hairspray to keep the style in place all day long.
   • Before making a bun, apply a smoothing serum to your hair to get the sleekest look.
   • Make this style with medium to long hair.

Necessities

• Brush
• Comb
• Transparent hair ties
• Hairspray
• Bobby pins
• Textured hairspray or dry shampoo
• Smoothing serum
• Hairpins or other hair accessories