50 Cute Half-Up, Half-Down Hairstyles for Medium Length Hair
A half-up half-down hairstyle is unbeatable for those infrequent ceremonial occasions when you want your hairstyle to look just as excellent as the rest of your outfit. While this hairstyle works best on lengthy hair, medium length hair also isn’t too short to bring out the allure in a half up half down style.
If your goal is to look your best with this hairstyle, you probably shouldn’t leave it to luck; there are real-life examples of people rocking excellent half up half down hairstyles with medium length hair. Here are 50 ideas of absolutely stunning half up half down hairstyle for medium length hair to help you achieve your best look.
Cute Half Up, Half Down Hairstyles for Medium Length Hair
Here is our collection of the best half up half down hairstyles for medium length hair:
1. Bridal Half Up Half Down with Flower Pins
If you’ve been to a wedding recently, you should’ve noticed a sizeable number of ladies rocking this bridal half up half down with flower pins. You probably shouldn’t bother if you’re just a guest, but you’ll need something similar to this if you’re on the bridal train.
2. Glam Wave Tucked Half Up Half Down
This is what happens when you combine an excellent glam wave with a tucked half up half down, and personally, I think it looks amazing. Ladies with naturally lengthy blonde should look no further than this hairstyle for inspiration.
3. Ponytail Half Up Half Down Hair
I think half up half downs shine when you combine them with a proven conventional hairstyle, like this adorable ponytail. While I’m already in love with this hairstyle’s structure, the curly hair makes it look so much better than I can show up at my wedding like this.
4. Bouncy Half Up Half Down with Volume
Bouncy hair can make excellent half up half downs too, and this picture is an excellent illustration of that concept. Black-haired ladies looking to buy into the half up half down idea will love this, especially those with medium length hair.
5. Blonde Half-Up Ponytail
Why choose between a black and blonde hairstyle when you can have both, like the model in this picture? I love the seamless flow from black to blonde, as well as the stunning ponytail hanging towards the back. With that alluring partial center parting, this style is the closest thing to perfection among half up half down styles!
6. Braided Half Up Half Down with Bangs
While we weren’t graced with the goodness of this hairstyle’s front view, we already know it has bangs, a trait that sets it apart from other styles in this compilation. The braids from behind the hairstyle are also nicely done, making this one of the best bridal half up half down hairstyles for medium length hair.
7. Classic Wavy Half Up Half Down
We see a lot of blonde and white ideas, but there’s always that one black style to rule them all. This wavy half up half down is nothing out of the ordinary, but those perfect waves are anything but ordinary. Just when you thought an excellent black half up half down is difficult, boom!
8. Tousled Half Up Hair
This tousled hairstyle has some elements of messiness that make it perfect if you’re into hairstyles of that texture. With a few hairpins and bridal accessories, I see this style doing well for ladies on a bridal train, or what do you think?
9. Classic Ponytail Half Up Half Down with Side Bangs
Half up half downs with ponytail will never cease to amaze, and here’s another example of that amazing idea. The hairstyle’s concept is already adorable, but that side-swept look adds an extra touch that makes it one of the most fashionable ideas on this list.
10. Mint Green Fierce Half Up Half Down
I’m not into unconventional colors, but I understand some people aren’t into conventional hair colors. If brown, black, and blonde all don’t work for you, you may want to consider this alluring mint green half up half down; and it has a bonus ponytail for extra awesomeness!
11. Mixed-Colored Half Up Half Down
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We’ve not seen much of brown so far in this compilation, so we’ll be seeing a lot of it in this hairstyle. While this style is not entirely brown, there’s no denying that the brown color is one of the primary reasons it looks so adorable, in addition to that little ponytail.
12. Quick Weave Half Up Half Down Bob Haircut
If you’re after a sleek half up half down weave, here’s the perfect hairstyle idea for you. I’ve never been a fan of the swoop bang, but this style is opening my eyes to the truth, plus the ponytail works wonders in making the style alluring.
13. Half Up Half Down Curly Hair
Curly hair has a natural allure that you can accentuate by making it into a half up half down style, and that’s exactly what this hairstyle idea is doing. Her big smile contributes a lot to the style’s apparent beauty, but that orange.
14. Messy Boho Half Up Half Down
Bohemian hair worn in a half up half down style can be adorable, like our model’s style above, but you can also help make it alluring. Wavy hair, the chic colour combination, and the braid behind the style are ways you can make your half up half down bohemian hair look their best.
15. Cute Half Up Half Down with Curtain Bangs
We’ve seen how adorable a half up half down style can look with curtain bangs, and this illustration pretty much drives the point home. Throw in the extra allure the ponytail adds and you can easily see how this style made our best half up half down hairstyles for medium length hair.
16. Half Up Half Down Brazilian Deep Wave Hairdo
You can call them deep waves or curls, but something we can all agree on is that the hairstyle is nothing short of adorable, and the half up half down is an essential reason for that. The model’s smile and the braids also play a role, but can you even imagine the half up leaving the scene?
17. Mid-Length Half Up Half Down with Soft Waves
Intertwining two or more colors in your hairstyle correctly can give you the benefits of all the colors, and that’s what I think is going on here. In this style, I believe the half up half down is equally as impactful as the beach waves in the fundamental excellence of this hairstyle.
18. Textured Half Up Half Down
Who would have thought wearing a textured bob in a half up half down style can look this adorable? Despite not being one of the lengthiest among the styles in this compilation, it manages to implement excellent waves, making it one of the shorter hairstyles I love on this list.
19. Curly Bridal Half Half Down Hairstyle
Curls and half up half downs have proven to be an excellent match so far, and this hairstyle only goes further to prove that match. I also love how she also combined brown and black, making this hairstyle an adorable heaven of combinations: 10/10.
20. Boho Fishtail Bridal Hair
We’ve seen an adorable bohemian style earlier, and if you’re into that, you may also want to check out this bohemian fishtail style. Naturally, I wouldn’t wear this unless I’m on a bridal train, but if I’m on a bridal train, I’ll consider it one of the best half up half down hairstyles for medium length hair.
21. Cute Half Up Half Down with Long Curtain Bangs
Curtain bangs aren’t usually as long as your hair, especially when you’re wearing a medium length hairstyle, but this model begs to differ. With the lengthy curtain bangs, subtle ponytail, and excellent center parting, this hairstyle is just perfect.
22. Textured Braided Half Up Bridal Hair
We’ve seen several bridal hairstyles on this list, but here’s another idea if the ones we’ve been seeing so far don’t appeal to you. I’m personally not wearing those gigantic braids anytime soon, but if I’m on a bridal train, I might just consider it.
23. Effortless Whimsical Half Up Half Down Hair
A more realistic idea for ladies on a bridal train is this wavy and effortlessly half up half down hair that combines an alluring base brown color with black highlights. With those flowers, it’s one of the best styles on this list for weddings.
24. Blonde Half Updo Hair
It’s hard not to include a hairstyle among the best half up half down styles when it combines these alluring waves with a half up half down that looks this amazing behind. The question here is simple: if this hairstyle is this good from behind, how excellent do you think it would be with the model smiling?
25. Half Up Half Down Subtle Wavy Bridal Hair
This copper hairstyle works for ladies after a captivating brown colour in a half up half down bridal hair. I’m a fan of the wavy look, but I can also imagine how much better it’d look with a simple ponytail for flair.
26. Simple Half Up Half Down for Mid-Length Wavy Hair
We haven’t seen many brown hairstyles on this list, but this one’s much better than several styles combined. I love how it uses different shades of brown to achieve an excellent look while adding extra flair with the wavy look and the cute braid.
27. Boho Side Braided Half Down Hair
And back to blonde, this style is already infringing on lengthy hairstyle territory, but a hairstyle this adorable just has to make our list. This style is an excellent pick for a wedding, with the perfect waves and alluring braids giving it a chic look.
28. Simple Half Up Half Down with Flowers
If your mind is set on something simpler, this half up half down with flowers should work for you. It doesn’t have many bells and whistles, other than the flowers and the half up, but that’s why it’s so good; not many hairstyles are this effortlessly pretty.
29. Twisted Half Up Half Down Hair
A complicated twist is not required for you half up half down hairstyle to look adorable, but if you can get it, why not? This twisted style works just as well as any for a wedding, and if you already have brown hair, this alluring hairstyle is a no-brainer.
30. Super Classic Half Up Half Down Wavy Hair
This golden wavy half up half down is the kind of hairstyle you wear on your wedding, but it’s missing the usual bridal accessories. Its simplicity is a virtue, as it’ll have people asking: how’s such a simple style so pretty?
31. Braided Updo Waterfall Half Down Hair
This half up half down with waterfall braids might as well be our poster style for this post, just for its alluring look. It’s also on the lengthier side compared to most half up half down hairstyles for medium length hair, and I love how it seamlessly uses several colors to achieve an extraordinary look.
32. Rose Gold Glam Wavy Half Up Half Down Hair
This compilation has only mentioned an unconventional color once, so I think the colors should also start their party. What’s a better party starter than this rose-gold half up half down with brown highlights and an adorable wavy look?
33. Textured Half Up Bob Haircut
Blonde and black aren’t exactly unconventional colors, but combining them in the same hairstyle is pretty unconventional. However, if more people knew they’d look this pretty together, I think we’d be seeing more textured half up bobs like this.
34. Pink Half Up Bun Half Down with Bangs
On unconventional colors, this pink half up half down bun with bangs is one of the best hairstyles you’ll see on this list. While it’s not a color you see every day, the hairstyle’s allure makes it look so natural that you wouldn’t even notice.
35. Simple Tired Half Up and Wavy Half Down Hair
Back to our conventional colors, this blonde and black combo is working wonders for the hairstyle’s overall look and is undoubtedly one of the best half up half down hairstyles for medium length hair we’ve seen so far. Maybe the waves helped; we’ll never know until we see this style on straight hair.
36. Gray Blonde Knotted Half Up Hairdo
This style and the preceding one look the same to me, which is fine, as it only gives you more styling options to choose from. If it’s the same, making the cut twice should only show you just how adorable the style is.
37. Half Up Half Down with 3 Stitch Braids
Unique half up half down ideas have always enticed me, and incorporating three stitch braids counts as unique for me. The style’s bouncy curls also look enticing to me, and I’d get this hairstyle whenever I can.
38. Natural Half Up Half Down Quick Weave
A quick weave is a creative way to wear a half up half down, especially if you’re into black hairstyles. With the heavy bouncy waves and the sleek look, I can’t help but screenshot this hairstyle and keep it for later.
39. Half Up Half Down with Bangs and Curls
Here’s another quick weave with lengthy bangs that’s simply impossible to ignore. Just when I wanted to complain about the dearth of adorable black half up half down hairstyles for medium length hair, they wouldn’t stop coming.
40. Curly Half Up Half Down with Side Swept Bangs
And here’s another quick weave to rule them all, incorporating the side-swept bang idea to accentuate the alluring half up half down look. Throw in those adorable curls and it becomes obvious why the style made this list.
41. Half Up Ponytail with Tribal Braids
Older ladies can certainly rock half up half down styles, with this model being a stunning example. Combining a half up ponytail with tribal braids is something I couldn’t imagine, and see how amazing it turned out to be.
42. Super Cool Wavy Half Up Half Down Hair
Achieving brilliant waves like this marvels me, and the only phrase to define it is “super cool.” I’m not sure I’d make the effort to get something like this if I wasn’t preparing for a wedding.
43. Super Glossy Bridal Waves with Half Up Twist
If those waves also marvel you, then these should look even more adorable to you. The half up part of this style uses a creative twist, making the style look more alluring overall.
44. Modern Blonde Half Up Glam
This subtle half up modern blonde style excels in casual and professional settings and manages to look effortlessly beautiful. For blonde ladies, it’s a simple no-brainer.
45. Half Up Half Down with Bangs for Thick Hair
This stunning half up half down ticks all my boxes and is something I’d certainly love to wear someday. It may be the bangs or the center parting, but something about this hairstyle feels just right.
46. Super Blue Half Up Half Down with Bangs
If you’re into flashy colors, this super-bright blue half up half down should work for you. The color itself doesn’t appeal very much to me, but even I must acknowledge that it looks exceptional nonetheless.
47. Glam Ponytail Hairdo with Bangs
Bridal half up half down hairstyles for medium length hair just keep coming, and here’s another excellent idea. The wavy ponytail is a subtle touch that makes the hairstyle look just right.
48. Summer Quick Weave Half Up Half Down
Most of the quick weaves we’ve seen are in black, but that’s not a requirement. Here’s an example of the same style in blonde, and it looks almost as good as its black siblings.
49. Braided Half Up Half Down Hair
Who hates well-braided half up half down hairstyles for medium length hair? Certainly not me; and not many other people who love this style either. If you’re after a style in grey, this look is a no-brainer.
50. Super Curly Half Up Half Down Hairdo
These are probably the most intensive curls I’ve ever seen on brown hair, and I figured it’d be a nice way to end this amazing compilation. The half up half down look only works naturally here, and the smooth look only provides extra flair.
Conclusion
Half up half down hairstyles for medium length hair almost always imply wedding hairstyles, but they don’t necessarily have to be. This compilation includes examples for every occasion, from weddings to fun events and even professional settings.
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