How to Pull Off Half-Up, Half-Down Hairstyles, According to a Pro

"If you have big juicy lips, some shorter pieces around the face that fall around there can draw the eyes [to that area]," says Marjan. "If you have almond eyes, pull back at the eyebrow edge. If you have super cut cheekbones, have your pony line up with the line of your cheekbone from the side."

On the flipside, placement of your half up half down style can also take emphasis away from features, too. If you have a distinct nose you don't want to emphasize, for instance, "Make sure the placement of the ponytail is not directly in line with it from the profile."