20 Half Up Half Down Bridesmaid Hair Ideas With Curls, Braids and Bows
Looking for half up half down bridesmaid hair with a little something extra? Think loose braids, tiny flowers or even a bow made from hair.
These looks include long cascading curls and shorter waves, so you’ve got plenty of pretty details to bring to your hair appointment.
You can keep things simple with a twist or go all out with a curled bun. I especially love the little floral touches, but there are gorgeous options here without any accessories too.
Half-up bridesmaid hairstyles worth saving
lifted crown and big curls
We’re starting off strong with these gorgeous dark curls. I love the height at the crown and the big waves falling down the back.
Keep a curled piece loose beside your face if you want to follow this look. It’s such a pretty detail without adding an accessory.
loose side braid
How cute is this braid? The loose sections sweep around the side above a whole cascade of curls.
That long face-framing strand is worth keeping too.
Ask for a relaxed braid rather than a tight one if you like the same look.
tiny white flowers
This floral hairstyle may just be one of my favorites here. I love the little white flowers tucked above the twists. The long auburn curls are just as pretty.
For your own version, you could choose flowers that pick up a color from your bouquet.
braided bun and shorter curls
If you’re looking for an idea with shorter lengths, this one is for you. A chunky braid leads into a little looped bun, with curled ends left down around the shoulders.
There’s plenty going on here already. I’d leave off the hair accessories and let that braid show.
a bow made from hair
I am obsessed with this bow hairstyle. It’s so cute, plus the bow is made from the hair itself rather than a ribbon!
The sides are swept back smoothly while long waves fall underneath. Save a close-up of the bow to show your stylist if this is the detail you love.
simple twist and loose waves
Don’t want to go all out with braids or flowers? No problem!
Try this simple twisted style with loose blonde waves. I love how the shorter ends are left a little less curled.
crossed sides and cascading curls
If you love big curls, this one is worth saving. Smooth side sections cross at the back above those long, rounded curls.
Ask for a little lift at the crown to follow the shape here. You don’t need a bow or clip to make this look feel dressed up.
a loose braided crown
The braid fans are going to love this! Two wide braids meet at the back, with loose waves falling beneath them.
I especially love the lighter brown strands running through the braid. Ask for those open, rounded loops if that’s your favorite part too.
blonde twists and face-framing pieces
This is such a pretty option if you want your hair swept back without pulling every piece away from your face. The blonde side sections twist together above long waves, with a curled strand left loose by the cheek.
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side braid and defined curls
How gorgeous is this side braid? It starts high near the part and runs back above the ear.
The smaller, defined curls underneath make this look a little different from the bigger waves above.
Keep a loose curl at the front if you want the same finishing touch.
small braid and looped bun
Here’s another braided bun idea, this time with longer curls. I love the slim braid along the side and the rounded loops at the back.
If you’d rather have a smaller braid than the chunky ones above, bring this picture to your appointment.
high half ponytail
Want a ponytail without putting all your hair up? This high half ponytail is so pretty with its long blonde waves.
The swept-back sides curve into the lifted top section.
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I’d keep the loose curl beside the face just like this.
braid tucked into a twist
This is one of my favorite ways to mix braids and twists. The braid runs diagonally from the top into the swept-back sections, with loose waves underneath.
There’s a little height through the crown too. Ask to keep that relaxed shape rather than smoothing everything flat.
pink roses and little blossoms
How sweet are these little flowers? Pink and pale peach roses sit above the twisted hair, with smaller white and pale purple blossoms dotted along the sides.
If you want a floral hairstyle with more color than the white-flower look above, this is a lovely one to save.
twists with a sparkling clip
Bring a little sparkle to your hairstyle with a small branch-shaped accessory. I love where it sits between the blonde twists.
Those big curls underneath are gorgeous too.
Choose a small clip for your own version if you want to keep the same delicate detail.
braided half ponytail
This is a similar high half ponytail to the one above, but it has a little extra detail. I love the loose braid along the top and those long spiral curls at the front.
Try this version if you can’t decide between a braid and a ponytail. You get a bit of both!
looped bun and auburn waves
I am obsessed with this little bun. The overlapping loops look so pretty above the loose auburn waves.
Ask for a rounded, loosely arranged bun if you want to follow this picture. I’d skip flowers here so you can see all those loops.
sleek middle part
Don’t want braids, flowers or loose pieces around your face? No problem there!
This look has a clean middle part with the front sections swept back.
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The dark waves fall over one shoulder. I love the simple gold-tone hoops with this hairstyle too.
short waves and a wrapped tie
If you are looking for something simple with shorter hair, this one is for you. Wide side sections sweep back into a hair-wrapped tie, leaving gentle blonde waves underneath.
The long piece beside the face is a pretty detail. Keep that out if you’d like to follow the look.
high curled bun
Last but definitely not least, we have this gorgeous high half-up bun. I love the loose curled loops on top!
The long ringlets and curled front strand give you plenty of detail without a hair accessory.
Those dangling earrings look so pretty alongside it. You could try statement earrings too if you’re leaving your hair undecorated.
