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Wearing your hair half-up, half-down is an incredibly easy way to look effortlessly chic. It also keeps your hair in place all day so you don’t have to keep flicking it backwards. All you need are some good quality bobby pins and hair elastics, as well as a good holding spray if your hair is super smooth and sleek.
Here are 15 fabulous and easy-to-achieve half updos that are suitable for all kinds of occasions.
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Give your crown some added lift with this easy pin up hairstyle!
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Great for the office, romantic date or a inner event, this style literally takes less than five minutes to acheive.
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For a subtle yet sophisticated look, create a thin fishtail braid by using hair from either side of your head.
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All you need are a few bobby pins to create this chic look that’s perfect for super short hair.
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Add a bit of modern feminity with a minimalist ribbon (plus points if it’s velvet!)
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A more relaxed version of a topknot, this effortless style can be worn on both busy work mornings and easygoing weekends. Click here for the tutorial.
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This simple style consists of overlapping sections of hair and securing with bobby pins.
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GIve teture and volume to your bob if your hair tends to fall a bit flat by gently teasing your locks.
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It’s a lot easier than it looks! Get the tutorial here.
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It’s essentially a splitting ponytail in a very specific way. Click here to see how it’s done.
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Just turn your half up ponytail inside out and you’ve got a whole new hairstyle.
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If you’re looking for a hairstyl to try out for the upcoming festive season, here it is! Check out the video tutorial here.
For this version of the fishtail braid, tie a regular half updo, then begin braiding.
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You can choose o start braiding from your hairline, orsimply use sections of hair from wither side of your head to create this romantic look.
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