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- Makes you feel and look beautiful \u2714\ufe0f<\/li>\n
- Show off your hair type in all its glory \u2714\ufe0f<\/li>\n
- Suits your bridal look and outfit\/accessory style \u2714\ufe0f<\/li>\n
- Practical and long-lasting for celebrating all day and night \u2714\ufe0f<\/li>\n
- Still feel like YOU and your partner will love \u2714\ufe0f<\/li>\n
- Will last the test of time in your wedding photos<\/a> \u2714\ufe0f<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n
Well, you\u2019re in luck as I am here to the rescue with some of the prettiest half up half down wedding hair<\/b> ideas for brides. Ready? Grab your hairbrush, tongs and best hair flick as we\u2019re off to view the gallery \ud83d\udc81\u200d\u2640\ufe0f.<\/p>\n
Half Up Half Down Bridal Hairstyles To Swoon Over<\/h2>\n
1. Flowers and Curls<\/h3>\n
Create a half-up style with flowers as the focal point. This style will keep hair neat yet romantic in style.<\/p>\n
![\"\"](\"https:\/\/whimsical-cdn.wedissimo.com\/2023\/04\/half-up-2mb-720x1080.jpg\")
<\/a> Hairstylist: Sam<\/a><\/p>\n2. Halo Plait<\/h3>\n
Embrace your bridal flower crown<\/a> with a halo plait to keep the theme going from day to night.<\/p>\n
![\"Wedding](\"https:\/\/whimsical-cdn.wedissimo.com\/2023\/04\/Wedding-Hair-Bride-Half-Up-Plait-Halo-Flower-Crown-Terri-Lori-Photo-and-Film-720x1080.jpg\")
Photo: Terri & Lori Photo and Film<\/a> via Boho Rustic Barn Wedding<\/a> Hairstylist: Belle\u2019s Beauty<\/p>\n3. Chain Accessory<\/h3>\n
Spruce up your half-up hairdo with a gorgeous chain accessory.<\/p>\n
![\"Wedding](\"https:\/\/whimsical-cdn.wedissimo.com\/2023\/04\/Wedding-Hair-Ideas-Half-Up-Down-Accessory-Charly-Mae-Photography-720x1080.jpg\")
Photo: Charly Mae Photography<\/a> via Sustainable Woodland Wedding<\/a> Hair: @yukiblackbridal<\/a><\/p>\n4. Statement Comb<\/h3>\n
Choose a statement comb accessory and build your wedding hairstyle<\/a> around it.<\/p>\n
![\"Wedding](\"https:\/\/whimsical-cdn.wedissimo.com\/2023\/04\/Wedding-Half-Up-Half-Down-Hair-Comb-Gianmarco-Amico-720x1079.jpg\")
Photo: Gianmarco Amico via Salina Elopement Ideas<\/a> Hairstylist: Celeste Basile<\/p>\n5. Bob Length<\/h3>\n
Short hair<\/a> doesn\u2019t mean you can\u2019t have a super pretty hair do.<\/p>\n
![\"Bridal](\"https:\/\/whimsical-cdn.wedissimo.com\/2023\/04\/Bridal-Hair-Half-Up-Down-Bob-Short-Style-Wyldbee-Photography-720x1080.jpg\")
Photo: Wyldbee Photography<\/a> via Industrial Derbyshire Wedding<\/a> Hairstyle: Harpers Belper<\/a><\/p>\n6. Side Swept<\/h3>\n
For a simple bridal hairstyle, sweep hair on the side away with pretty pins or clips.<\/p>\n
![\"Wedding](\"https:\/\/whimsical-cdn.wedissimo.com\/2023\/04\/Wedding-Hair-Half-Up-Down-Side-Swept-Whitney-Lloyd-Photography-720x1080.jpg\")
Photo: Whitney Lloyd Photography<\/a> via Stately Home Wedding<\/a> Hairstyle: Hannah Clare Hair and MUA<\/p>\n7. Bridal Twist Style<\/h3>\n
Love the idea of a flower crown, but are unsure how to style your hair? A half up half down do looks really elegant.<\/p>\n
![\"Flower](\"https:\/\/whimsical-cdn.wedissimo.com\/2023\/04\/Flower-Crown-Wedding-Hair-Half-Up-Down-Aurora-Grey-Photography-720x1080.jpg\")
Photo: Aurora Grey Photography<\/a> via Norfolk Barn Wedding<\/a> Hair: Cara Hubbard<\/a><\/p>\n8. Mid-length Flowers<\/h3>\n
For mid-length hair, try twisting the top half up and adding fresh flowers.<\/p>\n
![\"Wedding](\"https:\/\/whimsical-cdn.wedissimo.com\/2023\/04\/Wedding-Hairstyle-Bride-Half-Up-Flowers-Camilla-Andrea.jpg\")
Photo: Camilla Andrea<\/a> via Thorpe Garden Wedding<\/a> Hair: Katie Grey<\/a><\/p>\n9. Simple Twist Plait<\/h3>\n
A super simple hairstyle to show off your tresses is a twisted plait. It’s an easy DIY wedding hairstyle to pull off too.<\/p>\n
![\"Wedding](\"https:\/\/whimsical-cdn.wedissimo.com\/2023\/04\/Wedding-Hair-Simple-Style-Half-Up-Down-Bloom-Weddings-720x1080.jpg\")
Photo: Bloom Weddings<\/a> via Granary On The Common Wedding<\/a> Hair: Mane Attraction Hair Salon<\/a><\/p>\n10. Crown Volume<\/h3>\n
Add va-va-voom with plenty of volume by backcombing at the crown of your head. Simply add curls and pearl pins to complete the style.<\/p>\n
![\"Wedding](\"https:\/\/whimsical-cdn.wedissimo.com\/2023\/04\/Wedding-Hair-Half-Up-Down-Volume-Sam-Sparks-Photo-720x1080.jpg\")
Photo: Sam Sparks Photo<\/a> Hairstyle: Catherine Elizabeth<\/a> via White Syke Fields Wedding<\/a><\/p>\n11. Gorgeous Twisted Updo<\/h3>\n
Gather the front of your hair, and twist it back for a simple style. Secure your barnet with pins for a finishing touch.<\/p>\n
![\"Half](\"https:\/\/whimsical-cdn.wedissimo.com\/2023\/04\/Half-Up-Down-Bridal-Hairstyle-Pins-Victoria-Crocker-Photography-720x1080.jpg\")
Photo: Victoria Crocker Photography<\/a> via Burgundy Wedding Theme<\/a> Hairstyle: Alex Hair and Makeup<\/p>\n12. Boho-Style Braids<\/h3>\n
Here is a more intricate bridal hairstyle that may need a pro hairstylist to recreate. But isn\u2019t it just the most boho hairstyle style ever?<\/p>\n
![\"Wedding](\"https:\/\/whimsical-cdn.wedissimo.com\/2023\/04\/Wedding-Hair-Bride-Half-Up-Half-Down-Boho-Eloise-Mitch-720x925.jpg\")
Photo: Eloise & Mitch via Park Wedding Ideas<\/a> Hairstyle: Lynnette Chasmer Bridal Hairstylist<\/a><\/p>\n13. Pink Hair & Pearls<\/h3>\n
Go bold with colourful tresses and add this season\u2019s hottest trend\u2026 pretty pearls!<\/p>\n
![\"Wedding](\"https:\/\/whimsical-cdn.wedissimo.com\/2023\/04\/Wedding-Hairstyle-Half-Up-Half-Down-Pearls-Lauren-Elliott-Photography-720x1080.jpg\")
Photo: Lauren Elliott Photography<\/a> via Midweek Wedding<\/a> Hairstyle: Sarah Meredith MUA<\/a><\/p>\n14. Relaxed & Wavy<\/h3>\n
Voluminous, as well as pretty and super laid back. This is the perfect boho beach hairstyle for brides with mid to long hair.<\/p>\n
![\"Bridal](\"https:\/\/whimsical-cdn.wedissimo.com\/2023\/04\/Bridal-Hairstyle-Half-Up-Down-Waves-Nicola-Belson-Photography-720x1079.jpg\")
Photo: Nicola Belson Photography<\/a> via Minimalist Wedding Ideas<\/a> Hairstyle: Rachael Capocci<\/a><\/p>\n15. Loose French Plait<\/h3>\n
This romantic French plait in a loose asymmetric style is stunning!<\/p>\n
![\"Wedding](\"https:\/\/whimsical-cdn.wedissimo.com\/2023\/04\/Wedding-Hair-Idea-Half-Up-Down-Flower-Crown-Damian-Wills-720x1079.jpg\")
Photo: Damian Wills<\/a> via French Wedding Theme<\/a> Hairstyle: Sally Crouch<\/a><\/p>\n16. Vertical Twists<\/h3>\n
Go vertical with twists and gentle beachy tousled waves.<\/p>\n
![\"Wedding](\"https:\/\/whimsical-cdn.wedissimo.com\/2023\/04\/Wedding-Hair-Half-Up-Down-Vertical-Twists-Rebecca-Carpenter-Photography-720x1080.jpg\")
Photo: Rebecca Carpenter Photography<\/a> via Boho Beach Elopement<\/a> Hairstylist: The Artful Hairstylist<\/a><\/p>\n17. Two Braids<\/h3>\n
Create two plaits and join them at the back of your head for a lovely bridal hairstyle.<\/p>\n
![\"Wedding](\"https:\/\/whimsical-cdn.wedissimo.com\/2023\/04\/Wedding-Hair-Half-Up-Half-Down-2-Plaits-Angela-Ward-Brown-720x1080.jpg\")
Photo: Angela Ward Brown<\/a> via Clock Barn Wedding<\/a> Hair: riothairdressing<\/a><\/p>\n18. Long-Length Hairstyle<\/h3>\n
If you have long hair, allow it to shine yet pull some up to keep it super practical too.<\/p>\n
![\"Wedding](\"https:\/\/whimsical-cdn.wedissimo.com\/2023\/04\/Wedding-Hair-Half-Up-Half-Down-Long-Curls-Chloe-Caldwell-Photography-720x1080.jpg\")
Photo: Chlo\u00eb Caldwell Photography<\/a> via Lainston House Wedding<\/a> Hairstyle: Viktoria Voykova Hair & Makeup Artist<\/p>\n19. Crown Twist<\/h3>\n
Use your accessory to create a twist, perfect for crown accessories.<\/p>\n
![\"Bridal](\"https:\/\/whimsical-cdn.wedissimo.com\/2023\/04\/Bridal-Hairstyle-Idea-Half-Up-Down-Crown-Tiara-Mandorla-London-720x1080.jpg\")
Photo: Mandorla London via Whimsical Elegant Wedding Ideas<\/a> Hair: Gemma Holiday<\/a><\/p>\n20. Half Up Half Down Hair & Veil<\/h3>\n
You can rock your wedding hair veil<\/a> with a half-up, half-down style. The best bit is, when you take your veil out for your reception your hair will still look gorgeous.<\/p>\n
![\"Half](\"https:\/\/whimsical-cdn.wedissimo.com\/2023\/04\/Half-Up-Half-Down-Wedding-Hair-Veil-The-Enlight-Project-720x1080.jpg\")
Photo: The Enlight Project via Autumn Boho Wedding Ideas<\/a> <\/b>Hairstylist: Claire Hartley Stylist<\/a><\/p>\n21. Fishtail Plait<\/h3>\n
If you or a loved one are handy at plaits, give a fishtail plait a go.<\/p>\n
![\"Wedding](\"https:\/\/whimsical-cdn.wedissimo.com\/2023\/04\/Wedding-Hair-Half-Up-Down-Fishtail-Plait-Natalie-Pluck.jpg\")
Photo: Natalie Pluck<\/a> via Creative DIY Rustic Lavender Wedding<\/a> Hairstyle: The Hair Lounge, Baildon<\/p>\n22. Celestial Style<\/h3>\n
Add starry pins and tiny plaits for a gorgeously celestial hairdo.<\/p>\n
![\"Wedding](\"https:\/\/whimsical-cdn.wedissimo.com\/2023\/04\/Wedding-Hair-Bride-Half-Up-Down-Star-Pins-Becky-Harley-Photography-720x1080.jpg\")
Photo: Becky Harley Photography<\/a> via Celestial Wedding Inspiration<\/a> Hair: Barberella Bridal<\/a><\/p>\n23. Curls<\/h3>\n
Curl hair to perfection with your chosen tool, before pinning up strands.<\/p>\n
![\"Bridal](\"https:\/\/whimsical-cdn.wedissimo.com\/2023\/04\/Bridal-Hair-Curls-Pinned-Up-Half-Down-James-and-Kerrie-Photography-720x1080.jpg\")
Photo: James and Kerrie Photography<\/a> via Holbrook Manor Wedding<\/a> Hair: Tracy Pallari<\/a><\/p>\n24. Hairband Hairdo<\/h3>\n
Use a hairband to push hair off of your face, whilst keeping your tresses on show.<\/p>\n
![\"Wedding](\"https:\/\/whimsical-cdn.wedissimo.com\/2023\/04\/Wedding-Hairstyle-Hairband-Up-Down-Sarah-J-Scott-Photography-720x1079.jpg\")
Photo: Sarah J Scott Photography<\/a> via Blue Purple Gold Wedding Ideas<\/a> Hairstylist: Millie Makeup<\/a><\/p>\n25. Bow Accessory<\/h3>\n
Bows have been so popular in hair trends and it’s easy to see why!<\/p>\n
![\"Bow](\"https:\/\/whimsical-cdn.wedissimo.com\/2023\/04\/Bow-Wedding-Hair-Half-Up-Down-Idea-Love-and-Life-Studio-720x1080.jpg\")
Photo: Love and Life Studio<\/a> via Lakeside Wild Berry Farm Wedding<\/a> Hair: Danica Zurawel Hair<\/a><\/p>\n26. Loose Ponytail<\/h3>\n
Create a loose and romantic ponytail<\/a> for a half-done style.<\/p>\n
![\"Wedding](\"https:\/\/whimsical-cdn.wedissimo.com\/2023\/04\/Wedding-Hairstyle-Half-Up-Half-Down-Ponytail-Luke-Hayden-Photography-720x1080.jpg\")
Photo: Luke Hayden Photography<\/a> via Tram House Wedding<\/a> Hairstylist: Hayley McCourt<\/p>\n27. Super Long Waves<\/h3>\n
Create bouncy, glossy waves and show off your long-length hair in all its glory.<\/p>\n
![\"Wedding](\"https:\/\/whimsical-cdn.wedissimo.com\/2023\/04\/Wedding-Bridal-Hair-Half-Up-Down-Long-Waves-Jo-Bradbury-Photography-720x1080.jpg\")
Photo: Jo Bradbury Photography<\/a> via Boho Industrial Wedding Ideas<\/a> Hair: Harry Jon<\/a><\/p>\n28. Waterfall Braid<\/h3>\n
Create a waterfall braid and accessorise with a veil and fresh flowers. Learn how to recreate this style with the DIY hair tutorial<\/a> too!<\/p>\n
![\"Wedding](\"https:\/\/whimsical-cdn.wedissimo.com\/2023\/04\/Wedding-Hair-Half-Up-Down-Waterfall-Braid-Carey-Sheffield.jpg\")
Photo: Carey Sheffield<\/a> via DIY Bridal Hair Tutorial Cascading Braid<\/a> Hairstylist: Essex Wedding Beauty<\/p>\n29. Shoulder Length<\/h3>\n
For mid-length hair, a half-up, down style can be perfect!<\/p>\n
![\"Wedding](\"https:\/\/whimsical-cdn.wedissimo.com\/2023\/04\/Wedding-Hair-Idea-Half-Up-Down-Mid-Length-Carey-Sheffield.jpg\")
Photo: Carey Sheffield<\/a> via Beautiful Rustic Woodland Bridal Look<\/a> Hairstylist: Essex Wedding Beauty<\/p>\n30. Ribbon Accessory<\/h3>\n
Sometimes all you need is a touch of ribbon!<\/p>\n
![\"Wedding](\"https:\/\/whimsical-cdn.wedissimo.com\/2023\/04\/Wedding-Half-Up-Half-Down-Hairstyles-Ribbon-Captured-by-Katrina-720x1079.jpg\")
Photo: Captured by Katrina<\/a> via Ultra Violet Wedding Ideas<\/a> Hair: Sandra Elizabeth Hair and Makeup<\/a><\/p>\n31. Loose Braid<\/h3>\n
Create a half-up style with a super loose braid. This style will keep hair neat yet romantic in style.<\/p>\n
![\"Wedding](\"https:\/\/whimsical-cdn.wedissimo.com\/2023\/04\/Wedding-Hairstyle-Half-Up-Half-Down-Pins-Plait-Iris-and-Ivy-Photography-720x1080.jpg\")
Photo: Iris and Ivy Photography<\/a> via Glewstone Court Wedding<\/a> Hairstyle: Charlotte Holder<\/a><\/p>\n<\/p><\/p>\n
And that\u2019s a wrap. All the half-up, half-down wedding hairstyles<\/strong> you\u2019ll ever need to ace your bridal look. Hoorah!<\/p>\n
Further Reading<\/h4>\n
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- 40 Beautiful Bridesmaid Hairstyles Ideas<\/a><\/li>\n
- Side Chignon Bridal Hairstyle Tutorial<\/a><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n
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- Side Chignon Bridal Hairstyle Tutorial<\/a><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n
- 40 Beautiful Bridesmaid Hairstyles Ideas<\/a><\/li>\n