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#35: Sleek and Sophisticated Updo

Big hair can be great; however, sometimes you end up looking more Dolly Parton and less a cool, fashion-forward girl. Fortunately, embracing curls and a slimmer silhouette is not always mutually exclusive. This do is half modern, half girly, but 100 percent wearable.

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#36: Half Up for Curly Girls

Sporting a head full of bouncy curls takes a lot of guts. If you don’t want an extremely voluminous style, do not tousle your curled locks, but leave them in spirals, flowing down your back. Balance the volume down with a bouffant. If you are blessed with naturally curly hair, simply add some hairspray and tie your hair half up half down.

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#37: Medium Hair in Half Updo

Brace yourself, curly cues: this springy style gives Shirley Temple’s ringlets some stiff competition. While such playful coils may veer too youthful for some, a set of tight curls can add a cute touch to a blouse and flirty skirt combination. As an added bonus, this style is great for ladies with shoulder-length hair.

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#38: Braided Half Updo for Straight Hair

Cursed with pin-straight hair that never seems to hold a curl? Fear not, there are still zesty, half up half down hairstyles to test out. This one, for example, offers a cute and thoughtful twist to your favorite fuss-free style. Simply create a half hair crown by weaving two French braids on each side of your head and bring them together with a neutral elastic.

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#39: One Updo That Defies Gravity

If flat, super straight hair just isn’t your thing, elevating the beauty of your half up is easy by giving your locks some root volume. For the night time appeal and the maximum glamorous impact, add a frosted headband.

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#40: Unconventionally Curly Half Down

Attention beauty buffs: pretty half updos are no longer created within the confines of a simple half up ponytail. To add some range to your collection of ladylike coiffures, try pinning back two side strands of your hair for an option that is equally polished. Take this look to the next level by adding some large ringlets into the mix.