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#12: Messy Braids and Waves

Half up half down hairstyles can be an amazing canvas to show off your personality. Case in point, this silvery mane is literally angelic as it uses a braid to adorn the platinum tresses like a halo.

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#13: Chunky Braid Balayage

Just when you thought balayage couldn’t get any prettier, this half up hair proves it can. The chunky braid beautifully blends all the hues of the blonde dye job and puts them on display. Whimsical curls and blunt ends pull the look together with a clean finish.

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#14: Half Down with Fishtail Braid

Loose fishtail braids make a big impact with their minimalist style. Straight, platinum highlights cascading from the updo, play up the mesmerizing effect of the coif.

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#15: Voluminous Bouffant Half-Updo

For long hair, half-up hairstyles are a chic alternative to full-on updos for formal affairs. Back-skimming locks might be too beautiful to keep tucked away for a night of wining and dining, but a fancy half-updo is a cinch to maintain and it’s just as stylish.

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#16: Fishtail Braid and Bob

Craving to add texture to your straight tresses? Try to enliven your locks with a couple of fishtail braids. Plus, having your hair pulled back, as shown, acts like a headband, keeping flyaways out of your face on your busy days.

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#17: Half Up and Off Centered

Wear your half-up hairdo to the side with a bow (or a piece of cute fabric) for a quirky finish to your coif. Its geek chic is the perfect compliment to side-swept bangs and oversized glasses. Easy to recreate at home, the style is a simple way to change up your look, whether your hair is short or long.

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#18: Fancy French and Fishtail Braids

Get creative with your half updos. Mix regular braids with fishtails for a look with intrigue and texture, in equal measure. Playing with proportions, this hairstyle is a work of art. Upgrade your locks with loose curls to enhance their enchanting allure.