17 Half Up, Half Down Hairdos for Brides
It’s the great debate every bride has to figure out before their wedding day — hair up or hair down? Sure, the updo is classic and polished. But down is relaxed and a little more you. We don’t want you to spend a second more agonizing over it, so we’ve figured out the perfect solution — the half up and half down solution! It’s tres romantic and super low maintenance. With these 17 styles, you can dance the night away without a worry in the world other than having the best night of your life.
1. Romantic Curls: Twist your curls into a side style that’s long and tousled, yet perfectly in place when the groom goes in for a smooch. (via Ruffled)
2. Fall Flavor: This bride knows how to embrace the season’s finest foliage. But don’t take our word for it, check out those hair accessories! Perfection. (via The Knot)
3. Rapunzel Braid: It might look like a side pony, but this sophisticated style is part braid, part side swept and a whole lot of perfection. (via Wedding Chicks)
4. Tousled Touch: Don’t let the long-haired ladies have all the fun. This tousled style is trendy and sexy. Plus, we’ve got a step-by-step how-to so you can pull it off sans stylist. (via Brit + Co)
5. Flower Fun: Can you spot the peacock feather?! We’re totally lusting over this lovely addition to bridal beauty done right. (via I Take You)
6. Braided Beauty: This style just screams beach wedding. The braid keeps the flyways at bay and the curls are laid-back perfection. (via Wedding Chicks)
7. Pomp + Pin Curls: This vintage-inspired look is super fancy, perfect for formal weddings or the easiest way to dress up your dress’s shorter hemline. (via Brit + Co)
8. Short Hair Fun: Bobby pins are your friend, short haired ladies. We repeat, bobby pins are your friend. This ‘do totally proves it! (via Brit + Co)
9. Pin Party: What we love best about this romantic style is that the hair looks like it’s just floating there and not a thing in the world could disrupt it. It’s simple and elegant. (via Wedding Party)
10. Crown Creation: If you choose to forgo a veil, this flower crown might spark your interest. Here, purple petaled flowers take center stage in an already envy-inducing braid. (via I Take You)
11. Waterfall Braid: And if you just can’t get enough of the braid and flower combo, you’ve gotta consider sporting a waterfall braid! (via Style Me Pretty)
12. Tucked Under: This style is great because it keeps tresses out of the bride’s face by rolling strands away and up into the “half up” part of the hairdo. (via Love My Dress)
13. Simple Braids: Can you spot the braid? We hardly could, but that’s what we like about this simple style. (via Ruffled)
14. Flower Power: This bride lets the flower steal the show (and the braids take second place) with her not-so-traditional, statement-making side swept boho fishtail. (via Bridal Musings)
15. Crown of Glory: If you want a real flower crown, the half up, half down style is a perfect selection. Just look at how perfectly it lays in this bride’s hair! (via Pretty Designs)
16. Loose Halo Hair: Grab a friend who can pitch in with your hair, because here’s a tutorial to help you achieve pretty waves. The best part about it is, it’s actually pretty easy to pull off after you give it a couple of practice rounds. (via 100 Layer Cake)
17. Flower Contrast: One word: obsessed. This bride rocks Snow White hair with bright pink flowers, which creates a totally cool contrast that we’re only going to recommend to every single engaged friend we talk to. (via Wedding Party)
We’re obsessed with this look! Tell us below in the comments: How did you or how are you planning on wearing your hair on your wedding day?