Luscious Half Up Half Down Straight Hairstyle


Added: 21 Jul 2011
Make your hair look amazing with this luscious half-down straight hairstyle. The hairdo will give you a cute and trendy look by keeping your hair away from your face and showing off your eyes. It looks very feminine, sleek, and polished.

Our model's half-up half-down straight hairstyle is perfectly flattening her blonde hair color with light blonde highlights. The long side swept bang and nose piercing complement this hairstyle effortlessly. Her natural pink glossy lips complement the look as well. For this hair styling, the top half of this luscious style is pulled back and pinned to the head, allowing the length to flow over the shoulders showing off the combination of high and low lights, which gives this half-up half-down style contrast for a brilliant finish. This hairstyle suits women with any face shape and hair density, but it shines when paired with thin/medium or medium-fine to medium hair textures. This half-up, half-down hairstyle is a classic, sophisticated look that works well for all hair types. The sleek lines perfectly balance height and volume, and the low cut highlights those gorgeous eyes! The finished result will have you looking fresh-faced and well-groomed in no time. This look is easy to re-create and is perfect for any day or night out.

This loose and wavy look is perfect for those looking for a relaxed look that's easy to maintain. It needs regular trims every 4-6 weeks as it tends to pull with frequent washing or styling. Teasing at the crown will create height and hold.


Visual Story

Luscious Half Up Half Down Straight Hairstyle- Visual Story


Hairstyle Suitability Rating: ★★★★★
Hairstyle Popularity Rating: ★★★★★

Hairstyle Type

Category
Casual
Length
Half Up Long
Elasticity
Straight
Hair Color
Blonde and Light Blonde Highlights

Haircut Technique

Type
Scissor Cut

Suitability

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

Age
Under 21, 21 - 30, 31 - 40, and 41 - 50
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
Teasing at the crown will create height and hold.
Products
mousse, smoothing shine, hair spray
Tools
blow dry


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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 medium radial brush is used on medium to long hair types to smooth out wavy or curly hair textures or to add body to straight hair. 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 crown/top sections, take a section of hair no bigger than the diameter of the brush and blow-dry the hair placing the brush under the section of hair. With your blow-dryer in front of the brush, follow the brush in an upwards direction at the roots and an outwards position at the ends for volume and softness. Continue until the section is dry.


step 6

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 7

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


step 8

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 9

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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