How to Twist Your Hair Half Up

A half-twisted hair updo creates a relaxed, yet elegant, hairstyle suited for any occasion. A half-twisted hairstyle can be seen on celebrities such as Penelope Cruz and Jessica Simpson. A half twisted updo not only showcases long hair, allowing it to hang loose in the back of the head, but it also keeps the hair out of the face for practicality’s sake. You can create a twisted updo with only a few simple supplies and five minutes of spare time to wear for any occasion ranging from a casual night in or a sophisticated outing.

Things You'll Need

• Ponytail holder
• Hairbrush
• Hairspray

Instructions

1. Brush the hair above your ear line smoothly back into a ponytail at the crown of the skull.

2. Twist this ponytail until it begins to fold back onto itself; continue twisting the hair until it forms a tight, twisted bun at the crown of the skull.

3. Twist a ponytail holder around the twisted bun once at the base of the bun and once around the body of the bun to hold it securely.

4. Brush the length of your hair smoothly down to hang over one shoulder or straight down the back to complete the look.

5. Spray an even coating of relaxed hold hairspray over the updo to keep the hairs from becoming frizzy during the day.

Tips & Warnings

• To dress up the bun, consider adding small jeweled hair clips to accent the style.

References

• "Good to Great Hair: Celebrity Hairstyling Techniques Made Simple"; Robert Vetica, Debra Messing and Salma Hayek; 2009
• "Great Hair: Elegant Styles for Every Occasion"; Davis Biton and Penn Publishing Ltd.; 2007
• "Five-Minute Trendy UpDos"; Barbara Lhotan and Louis Salvati; 1999

Resources

• Read this Article in Spanish