Loose half up help

[LisaB234]

As my hair gets longer and heavier I am having problems figuring out ways to wear it down. I like the look of half up and the practicality, but would like it to look loose yet be secure. Clips and braids seem to pull back and look severe. I love twists but can't get them to hold. Tricks from the gurus appreciated!

[alexis917]

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Wtqe_S7hckw
I really like this youtubers styles, and I noticed this video has a simple half-updo in it.
Sorry I couldn't be of more help, my hair probably isn't as long as yours!

[Sister13]

I feel your concern-

I try to bend at the waist and poof up the front section. Then, as I clutch the hairs in the spot where I need them secured, I use a Flexi-8 to pin the clutched clump to a clump of scalp hair. So the weight of your long, long hair doesn't pull your 'do flat in front.

I hope that makes sense. :blossom:

[Yozhik]

I don't know how long your hair is, but for me at between waist and hip, I can just braid my hair into a half up partway down my hair length, and then leave it (not securing the bottom). The length ensures that the half-up doesn't come undone, and over the course of the day it loosens up more and looks pretty nice and romantic from the front. I've seen people do this with hair from APL onward - the trick is your hairtype (it's easier to maintain at shorter lengths with wavy or curly hair, while it slips out of straight hair), and how you section it. You want it to be like a mini-Dianyla braid: ie - sectioning from your scalp, when making the braid, not just starting the braid loosely from a gathered ponytail

Bonus: no hairtie damage. :)

Hope that helps! :flower:

ETA: starting it like a Dianyla braid and thus further up your head also can help with volume in the front so it doesn't look so slicked back.

[Fairlight63]

Thanks for posting those video's! She has some good ideas for hairstyles that look really pretty!

[dulce]

I used to know how to add a pic but it's all changed now.I tried to copy and paste[insert image icon] but that doesn't work anymore.So will try and add my pic of loose half up with a African butterfly clip as my avatar pic.How do you add pics now?
I did a loose half up[ start middle of head] ,twisted the pony to the top of my head,then used a African butterfly clip over the twisted part,leaving the pony free to hang down from the top.I did cut a few side layers so it looks less severe when I pull it back.

[Sharysa]

The trick I've figured out with half-ups is to pull/puff out the sides so it doesn't look glued to my scalp.

[LisaB234]

So many great ideas - off to play with my hair. Thank you all for great ideas - hoping for even more from this awesome group!

The half up twist is brilliant - simple and easy - thank you for your youtube skills, Alexis.

Sister13, I do have a flexi - I will experiment, you might be onto something with clipping the scalp hair - I have tried to slide it down to make it looser, which doesn't work. . .

Yozhic - must look at Dianyla braid sectioning - might be good for more than 1/2 up? Thank you!

Dulce- I would love to see your face framing layers - I have played with various bangs/sides and do think it is a softer look. I have been thinking about an African butterfly - maybe now is the time!

[LisaB234]

Dulce- any other ideas on how to anchor an upside down twist - looks like it could work, but until I get an African butterfly I'm not sure how to get it to hold. I tried a jaw clip and it looked great for a few minutes then started sliding. . .

[alexis917]

So many great ideas - off to play with my hair. Thank you all for great ideas - hoping for even more from this awesome group!

The half up twist is brilliant - simple and easy - thank you for your youtube skills, Alexis.

Sister13, I do have a flexi - I will experiment, you might be onto something with clipping the scalp hair - I have tried to slide it down to make it looser, which doesn't work. . .

Yozhic - must look at Dianyla braid sectioning - might be good for more than 1/2 up? Thank you!

Dulce- I would love to see your face framing layers - I have played with various bangs/sides and do think it is a softer look. I have been thinking about an African butterfly - maybe now is the time!
Any time! I do her braided buns sometimes. They're easy. :)

[dulce]

The loose half up style in my avatar pic can also be done with a flexi clip or a beak clip too,but I think it's prettiest with an African butterfly clip.

[jacqueline101]

Those are great hair styles.