Half Up Half Down Tight Defined Curls


Added: 22 Sep 2011
This half up half down hairstyle with tightly defined curls is one of our favorite styles because it is effortless to wear and easy to maintain. This look can be worn on its own or styled under a hat or scarf to keep your hair out of the way while you work.

Our alluring model shows off her pretty curls in this half up half down hairstyle. Hazel-colored eyes and baby-pink lips make this a pretty hairstyle. Ginger blonde hair color is complemented by light blonde highlights perfectly. This is the perfect hairstyle for formal occasions. For this hair styling, this curly half up half down mane is left out on the sides and back showing off the tight and well-defined coils. The top is teased and pinned to the head, creating height and lift for a sweet and easy finish. It is the perfect hairstyle for women of all hair types. The style works well on round, oval, and square faces and heart and triangular ones. It creates a beautiful shape from the top down and will define the face better than any other look. The half-up half-down hairstyle with tight curls is a great choice if you want to look sophisticated, polished, and beautiful. This hairstyle is easy to re-create and is great for any casual occasion.

You created this half up half down hairstyle with tightly defined Curls to achieve the perfect balance of fullness and texture. This look will need regular trims every 4-6 weeks to prevent split ends, perfectly aligning your curls with our popular half-up half-down style. Apply a small amount of smoothing shine to your top sections for shine and hold.


Visual Story

Half Up Half Down Tight Defined Curls- Visual Story


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Hairstyle Type

Category
Casual
Length
Half Up Long
Elasticity
Curly
Hair Color
Ginger Blonde with Light Blonde Highlights

Haircut Technique

Type
Scissor Cut

Suitability

Gender
Women
Face Shape
round,oval,square,heart,triangular
Hair Density
Medium/Thick
Hair Texture
Fine/Medium

Age
Under 21, 21 - 30, and 31 - 40
Height
Any
Weight
Thin/Average/Large

Forehead Height
Short/Average
Neck Length
Short/Average
Ears
Small/Average
Nose
Small/Average
Glasses
Yes

Styling

Time
30 minutes
Tip
Apply a small amount of smoothing shine to your top sections for shine and hold.
Products
mousse, wax, smoothing shine, hair spray
Tools
blow dry, curling iron


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step 1

Apply styling mousse to damp hair, using your palm as a measuring guide, and evenly distribute it along the hair shaft. Styling mousse will add hold and can help achieve better results.


step 2

A large radial brush is usually used on long straight hair types or to smooth out wavy or curly hair textures. When selecting a radial brush, always use one with a pure bristle as this will not tear or damage the hair.


step 3

To blow-dry under, start at the nape/back and place your brush under the section of hair close to the nape. With the dryer held up over the hair, pull the brush from the roots and continue to the mid length's, keeping the blow-dryer following over the top. Once you reach the ends, curve them under. Repeat this step until the section is completely dry.


step 4

To blow-dry the sides, take out a small section of hair from the front and clip the rest of the hair away. Next, place the brush under the section and then pull the brush and hair forward around your face (this curving motion creates body). Place the hair-dryer on top of the brush until you reach the ends and then turn the ends under. Repeat until dry.


step 5

To blow-dry the top section back you will need to take your brush and firstly make sure that the section is no wider than the diameter of the brush. Next, place your brush on top of your head and under your section. Using your blow-dryer on a medium setting, blow-dry your hair from the roots, slowly lifting your hair up and working your way to the ends. Make sure to keep the blow-dryer in front of the brush at all times. Continue this step until the top section is completely dry.


step 6

A small curling iron is used to create small and tight curls.


step 7

Starting from the back, take a small section of hair and place the ends at the base of your curling iron barrel and then wrap the hair up around the barrel until you reach your roots. Hold the hair for 5 to 10 seconds and then release the hair by unwinding the strands backwards. Continue this step until the entire back section of your hair is completed.


step 8

Starting at the front, take a small section of hair and place the ends at the base of your curling iron barrel and then wrap the hair up around the barrel until you reach your roots. Hold the hair for 5 to 10 seconds and then release the hair by unwinding the strands backwards. Continue this step until all of the hair through your front and sides has been curled.


step 9

Pick up a small selection of hair from your mid section no bigger than your tail comb. Place your comb at the roots and then comb up and down until the hair is standing up by itself. Continue to the crown and finish at the sides. Repeat this step if you require more volume.


step 10

Once your hairstyle is complete, hold your hair into place and then pin your hair into your desired direction.


step 11

Apply a small amount of wax to your fingertips and then lightly piece and pinch the ends of your hair.


step 12

Apply a very small amount of smoothing shine to the palms of your hands and then run it through the mid-lengths and ends of your hair. Be careful not to add any to the roots or a large amount to any section of the hair as smoothing shine can be very heavy on the hair, weighing it down and making it appear oily.


step 13

To finish, apply a minimal amount of hairspray from an arms length distance to the top, sides and back. Take care not to use too much or you will end up with a white, flaky residue which looks like dandruff.




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