Half-Up, Half-Down Hair Tutorials For the Lazy-Chic Beauty Girl

By using argan oil hairspray and a curling wand, Imogen of Foxy Locks Girls re-creates Ariana Grande's signature half-up style. To get extra volume, she suggests adding clip-in extensions around the ponytail section.

Jerma Joy proves you don't need long hair to rock a half-up ponytail. In her tutorial, she explains how to blend clip-in extensions with your real strands by straightening them with a flat iron first.

For those with hair on the thinner side, blond bombshell Kelly Strack shows how to use extensions, a curling iron, and a teasing comb to get maximum volume for this take on the half-up do. One of the most important tricks of her style is actually contradictory to the its name. Instead of pulling back half the hair into the ponytail, she takes about a third, leaving the hair that's down looking super full.

Nicole Guerriero was inspired by the OG queen of the half-up ponytail, Jennifer Lopez, for this video. Her trick for making extensions appear natural is clipping the ponytail pieces in upside down. This technique helps maximize volume and minimize any bumps in the smoothed-down section.

If you already have long, luscious hair (bless you!), then you should watch Meghan Rienks's DIY video. Her advice is catered toward women with thicker strands. We love her tip about hiding the elastic band with hair since it elevates the look for formal events.

For those with textured or curly hair, Kathryn Bedell's step-by-step tutorial offers an accessible way to accentuate coils while minimizing frizz. This DIY is special in that it's geared towards women who wear weaves or wigs, and includes tips for blending a hairpiece with natural locks and strategically hiding the tracks. The finished look simultaneously feels low-key and high fashion.

Brittany Denise's take on the half-up, half-down bun look
was inspired by everyday styles shared on Instagram. To create this look, she creates a U-shaped part, smooths edges with product and a boar-bristle brush, and adds volume by wrapping an extension weft around her small chignon.

Stylish mom Ashley Sander's bun tutorial speaks to what's best about this style: it's low-maintenance and incredibly versatile. That means it easily transitions from mommy-and-me playtime to high-end glamour. Ashley emphasizes the beautiful simplicity of this "mommy hairstyle," making it the perfect choice for a last-minute night out or quick change.

Shelbey Ashburn's half-up tutorial is ideal for girls with difficult bangs, as she manages her own uncooperative fringe by pulling them up into this top knot. Best of all, there's no need to use clip-in extensions for this look — by using a curling iron and teasing technique, she is able to create volume with her natural locks.

Zoella's signature tips — including using sesame oil and clear elastic bands — ensure that this how-to is both informative and easy to follow. She offers personal hacks to customize the final look, such as using bobby pins to polish the top knot.

Luxy Hale uses the signature Luxy Hair extensions to create this fishtail braid updo, which is ideal for all lengths and types of hair. Though this style is a bit technical, the extra effort helps make this look particularly perfect for a Summer party or night out.

Alex Gaboury's take on a half-up, half-down look may be slightly more involved and advanced, but her tutorial is incredibly easy to follow and includes a clear rundown of the products and accessories used to create the style. The stunning, bohemian braided creation is guaranteed to impress.

By combining multiple plaiting techniques, Donna from Braidsandstyles12 is able to create a half-up, half-down style that feels simultaneously trendy and classic. Though the tutorial is geared towards those with braiding experience, her other videos can help newbies work their way up to this professional-quality look.

This faux-hawk look offers an edgy take on the traditional style by combining a dutch braid with a loose top knot. Missy Sue's tutorial includes helpful suggestions for securing the chignon with hairspray and maintaining bounce in your curls.

Jess from Milk + Blush's take on a half-up, half-down style is geared towards anyone who can craft a standard three-strand braid. Her video includes many pieces of advice to ensure the look turns out perfectly, including braiding towards the back of the head and flattening the finished plaits.