Casual Half Up Long Straight Hairstyles

A casual long straight half up hairstyle can be described as smooth, sleek, simple and not over the top. Half of the hair (usually the top or sides) is generally pulled, tied, or pinned back with the back left out to hang down below the shoulders. Some other variations involve teasing the top for extra height or leaving sides wisps to hang down. Bangs can be swept over or across or just tied back completely. This type of hairstyle can be worn everyday at work, home, to the shops and even to important events and interviews. Styling time varies depending on how much work is done to the hair, meaning it can be as little as 10 minutes for simple pinned looks up, up to about 45 minutes for more intricate styles. They are generally quick and easy to put together and don’t usually require a visit to the hairstylist.

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Salon Hairstyle

This slick and smooth 'do is teased at the roots for maximum height and control while the back is left out to fall on the shoulders for a stunning finish.

Suitability Info
Face Shape: Round, Oval, Heart, and Triangular
Styling Time: 30+ minutes
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Katie Cassidy Hairstyle

This "chic" 'do will look great on anyone with luscious locks. The top is left out to soften the face while the back is braided and left to fall over one shoulder for a magnificent finish.

Suitability Info
Face Shape: Oval, Oblong, Square, and Diamond
Styling Time: 30+ minutes
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Toni Braxton Hairstyle

Toni's locks were pinned up through the back to show off more of her sexy face shape and expose her back. Soft sexy bangs were added to frame her face and completed her look stylishly.

Suitability Info
Face Shape: Round, Oval, Heart, and Triangular
Styling Time: 30+ minutes
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Shoshana Bean Hairstyle

This is a great hairstyle for those with round face shapes as the height balances the over-all look. Teasing and backcombing will be necessary to achieve this look.

Suitability Info
Face Shape: Round, Oval, Heart, and Triangular
Styling Time: 30+ minutes
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Christina Aguilera Hairstyle

Christina chose this simple hairstyle to show off her textured cut bangs used to frame the top of her face. Her length draped over her shoulders with little layering cut through the edges to lighten the ends.

Suitability Info
Face Shape: Round, Oval, Square, Heart, and Triangular
Styling Time: 30 minutes
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Ashley Tisdale Hairstyle

Ashley Tisdale decided to wear a simple and slick style to the LA premiere of High School Musical 3. Her chestnut colored locks, half tied up and teased at the crown for height- with the back left out to show off her luscious length, certainly turned heads.

Suitability Info
Face Shape: Round, Oval, Heart, and Triangular
Styling Time: 30+ minutes
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Ashley Tisdale Hairstyle

Ashley's locks were left out to show off her gorgeous length and the front layers which were started from under her jawline. The top front was pinned back to expose her pretty face and to add height to the top of her style. This hairstyle is best suited for those.

Suitability Info
Face Shape: Round, Oval, Heart, and Triangular
Styling Time: 30+ minutes
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Salon Hairstyle

This is a fun style with "sexy" and "sassy" written all over it. The back is blow-waved to flick out at the ends, and the crown is pinned up to create texture. The smooth bangs were a great feature and completed this look perfectly.

Suitability Info
Face Shape: Oval, Oblong, Square, Heart, and Diamond
Styling Time: 30+ minutes
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Samaire Armstrong Hairstyle

This was a sexy hairstyle for Samaire at the "Dirty Sexy Money" premiere. The back of her style was pinned roughly to one side and her ends were let out to show off her textured finish. The side part of this style gives Samaire a seductive look.

Suitability Info
Face Shape: Oval, Oblong, Square, Heart, and Diamond
Styling Time: 30+ minutes
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Jennifer Lopez Hairstyle

Jennifer showed off her smooth 'do at the 2007 HFPA Annual Installation Luncheon and looked great! Her style was half tied up and her back section was left out to show off her long length. Her hair was also centre parted to allow her bangs to fall naturally to both sides to create a soft but smooth style, and the ever so slight wave through her mid-lengths and ends was added to create a sexy finish.

Suitability Info
Face Shape: Round, Oval, Heart, and Triangular
Styling Time: 30+ minutes