Cute Half-up, Half-down French Braid Hairstyle Tutorial

Laineymariebeauty
by Laineymariebeauty
3 Materials
5 Minutes
Easy

Try out this half-up half-down French braid hairstyle when you want a new look for work or an event.


Just follow along with this step-by-step tutorial.

Tools and materials: 

  • Alligator clip
  • Clear, hair elastic
  • Claw clip
Clipping hair

1. Part your hair and clip up one side

Start off with a center part. Then roll up one side of the hair and clip it out of the way.


2. Make small French braids on each side

On the other side, grab a small section of hair and split it into 3 pieces. Begin braiding the strands.


After each cross, add a bit more hair only to the top piece. 

Braiding hair

Continue braiding like this until you reach the back of your head. Clip the braid temporarily and repeat on the other side.

Braiding hair

3. Join the braids

Join the braids behind your head with a clear, hair elastic, leaving some space between the elastic and your head. 

Joining the braids

Pinch and pull the sections of the braids for volume. 

Flipping tail

Then flip the tail from underneath, into the space you left in front of the elastic, pulling it only halfway to make a small bun.

Tying bun

4. Add a claw clip

Secure underneath the bun with a claw clip. Here’s the final look:

Half-up, half-down hairstyle French braid


Half-up, half-down hairstyle French braid

Half-up, half-down hairstyle French braid

I hope you enjoyed this half-up half-down French braid hairstyle. If so, leave a comment! How do you like to wear your hair most days?


Next, try this quick and easy messy bun hack.

Suggested materials:
  • Alligator clip
  • Clear, hair elastic
  • Claw clip

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