CosBeauty Magazine #76

Hair
The half-up half-down hairstyle combines the best of
both (hair) worlds. Here’s how to get on board with
the latest look. Words by erin docherty
We’re all familiar with the messy, too cool/
too busy topknot which has been the
easiest go-to hairstyle for the past couple
of seasons. However, a new version of
the classic topknot has surfaced and it
offers yet another way to get your hair
out of your face, create an appearance of
an up-do and avoid washing your hair.
It’s the trusty half-up half-down.
Pantene Hair Ambassador Remington
Schulz says, “The half-up half-down
look is super functional – it works to
keep your hair off your face whilst still
looking free-flowing and full. It can
also be an edgy ‘sport luxe’ look to wear
while you exercise.”
The half-up half-down is the sort
of magical hairstyle achieved from
indecision and we simply can’t get
enough of it. It’s flexible and can be
used to achieve any look, anytime. You
can rough it up at the roots for an easy
daytime look or slick it back for a classy
evening moment.
The more hair you have to play
with, the more experimental you can
get with your style. “You need enough
hair to be able to create the illusion of
volume on both the top and bottom
layers,” says Schulz. “There are plenty
of tricks to achieve extra volume if
you don’t have it though. Dry shampoo
is a trusty and effective way to add
body at the base of your half-up bun
or pony.”
So, how do we nail the look, à la
Khloe Kardashian, Ariana Grande
and Alicia Vikander? It’s all in
the knot.
“The best way to achieve this
style is lots of beach spray and to dry
your hair upside down. Then create
a half top knot wrapped around and
secured with U pins. Avoid bobby pins
because they leave a line in your hair,”
says Schulz.
“An iron straightener is my absolute
essential. Depending how you use it, a
straightener gives you the flexibility to
create an ultra-sleek or a completely
undone and messy look.
“As for products, look for those that
add body and texture as this will make
styling a whole lot easier. Try washing
with Pantene’s Pro-Vitamin Sheer
Volume Shampoo and Conditioner as
this will ensure the hair is weightless
from the get-go.” CBM
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