The Half Up Wedding Hairstyle Tutorial

4 Easy Steps to the Perfect Half Up Wedding Hairstyle

It’s amazing how fast a few bobby pins can transform a hairstyle. The half up hairstyle, as a wedding hairstyle, is picture perfect because it works with nearly every neckline and silhouette, and it gives the added bonus of being able to stabilizing the veil. The half up hairstyle is easily customizable from polished to casual, but maybe the best feature is that the guests will easily be able to see the brides stunning face.

The half up, half down hairstyle is one of my favorite day to day hairstyles as well, because it’s both chic and easy to do. I am able to wear my hair down and the half up hairstyle highlights my cheekbones. For special events, I gather the two sections of hair from the sides of my head and use it to form a bun.

Your wedding hairstyle doesn’t need to be complicated or high maintenance. You can have easy and free flowing tresses with minimal fuss. The best news is, you can do all of these hairstyles yourself, which means you also get to keep some more dollars in your pocket. Now, who doesn’t like saving money?

The Basics

Step 1. Usually second day hair is easier to work with. Spritz your hair with a bit of hairspray. Pull a section of hair back from each side of your head using your fingers for a natural tousled look, or use a fine toothed comb for a more polished look. If you want to create height, backcomb a section at the crown of your head, spritz with hairspray and smooth over the top to finish. Many women like to create height, I personally like a more smooth, polished look.

Step 2. Fasten it in back with a pretty clip, barrette, brooch, and pins.

Step 3. Gently pull your hair through the barrette from the bottom and adjust hair at the crown. Brush or finger comb through the ends.

Step 4. Secure with another spritz of hairspray.

Alternatives

Use a medium barrel curling iron, or hot rollers with a touch of styling spray, before pulling hair into a half updo, for an ultra feminine touch like Carrie Underwood.

Or, like Angelina Jolie, tease the top and front sections, smoothing back into a pompadour style, before pinning side curls back. This is an absolutely stunning look for any bride!

Deep waves and retro style rolls are modern and chic! Part your hair like Marion Cotillard. We love the hair roll.

Even a simple side twist  paired with loose waves like Jennifer Garner’s is all that’s needed for a casual, boho chic bride. Perfect for a more casual affair!

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Contributing author Natalie Tsang has been a wedding blogger for SimplyBridal.com since 2011. Her writing has been featured on Huffington Post, Wedding Crowd, and Polka Dot Bride. You can follow her @sbridal on Twitter.