Face Framing Half Up Half Down Hairstyle With Backcombed Crown


Added: 10 Nov 2010
This half-up-half-down hairstyle is a classic look that can be worn with any outfit. This style has been very popular recently, and we are seeing it everywhere! The backcombed crown gives this look extra volume, which is necessary to balance out your face shape.

Our model is wearing the flattening face-framing half up half down hairstyle with the backcombed crown area. She is successfully bringing cute vibes to this hairstyle with a purple top and pearl necklace. This hair styling is an elegant half-up, half-down hairstyle with long layers cut through the edges to enhance its waves. The crown was backcombed to create height and body, and the bangs were cut to frame the sides of the face. They also complete this look perfectly. This is a half-up half-down hairstyle with a special backcombed crown. This is perfect for women with medium-to-thick hair or has fine to medium hair type. The asymmetrical design allows your hair to fall in different directions depending on where you want it to rest. It's a classic style that features a smooth crown, shapely bangs and backcombed sides. The unique height creates movement, and movement accentuates your face shape - it's up to you!

This hairstyle is perfect for enhancing your natural beauty. The loose and flowing curls will frame your face perfectly. This is a great style for weekends and special events. You can maintain this hairstyle in its shape with regular trims after 4 to 6 weeks. Use the curling iron on the very ends of your hair to add extra curl where needed.


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Face Framing Half Up Half Down Hairstyle With Backcombed Crown- Visual Story


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

Hairstyle Type

Category
Formal
Length
Half Up Long
Elasticity
Curly
Hair Color
Golden

Haircut Technique

Type

Suitability

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

Age
Under 21, 21 - 30, 31 - 40, and 41 - 50
Height
Any
Weight
Thin/Average

Forehead Height
Short/Average
Neck Length
Short/Average
Ears
Small/Average
Nose
Small/Average
Glasses
No

Styling

Time
30+ minutes
Tip
Use the curling iron on the very ends of your hair to add extra curl where needed.
Products
moisturizer, mousse, wax, smoothing shine, lacquer
Tools
blow dry, curling iron


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step 1

Apply a small amount of hair moisturizer to the palm of your hand and distribute it evenly through the mid-lengths and the ends. Moisturizer will help your hair to maintain good condition and protect your strands from heat as you style.


step 2

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 3

Using the corner of your comb and standing in front of a mirror find the middle of your right eye and then drag the comb straight up slowly until you reach your hairline and then continue back in a straight manner to achieve an even right part. A side part is great for longer face shapes because it creates the illusion of width.


step 4

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 5

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 6

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 7

Take a section of your hair no wider than the diameter of your brush. Place your brush under and at the roots of your section. Then with your blow-dryer above, drag the brush up through the mid-lengths and ends of the hair following with your blow-dryer and pulling the hair to the left. Repeat until your hair is completely dry.


step 8

Take a section of your hair no wider than the diameter of your brush. Place your brush under and at the roots of your section. Then with your blow-dryer above, drag the brush up through the mid-lengths and ends of the hair following with your blow-dryer and pulling the hair to the right. Repeat until your hair is completely dry.


step 9

To blow-dry your bangs to the side, clip the back and side sections up, leaving just your bangs out. Place your brush beneath your bangs, holding your hair to the side and remembering to hold the tension between your hair and brush. With your blow-dryer on a low setting, apply heat by starting at the roots and make sure to stretch your hair out to the ends. Repeat until your hair is dry.


step 10

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 11

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 12

A medium curling iron is used to create medium sized curls.


step 13

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 14

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 mid-lengths. Hold the hair for 5 to 10 seconds and then release the hair by unwinding the strands backwards.


step 15

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


step 16

Apply some hard wax to your fingertips and then rub it into your roots while lifting your strands for soft volume.


step 17

Apply wax to your fingertips then drag through your bangs, sweeping the hair to the left as you go. Pinching the ends will create soft texture.


step 18

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 19

Lacquer is great for strong hold. A small amount is all that is required to finish and should be applied from an arms length distance to the entire style.




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