Hey gorgeous! Looking for some everyday chic hairstyles that are easy and fabulous? Well, look no further! Today, we're diving into the fabulous world of half up, half down styles with clip-ins and hair wefts. These hairstyles are all about embracing versatility and adding some serious chicness to your daily look.
Why are they so popular, you ask? Well, first of all, they're super easy to create. With just a few simple steps, you can achieve a stunning hairstyle that looks like you've spent hours at the salon. Plus, they work for any occasion – whether you're heading to work, a brunch date, or a night out with friends.
Another great thing about half up, half down styles is that they give you the best of both worlds. You get to show off the length and volume of your gorgeous locks while also keeping your hair out of your face. It's the perfect balance between practicality and style.
So, if you're looking to upgrade your everyday look, these 18 easy half up, half down styles with clip-ins and wefts are here to save the day. Get ready to turn heads and feel like a total queen with these effortlessly chic hairstyles. Stay tuned for some amazing hair inspiration coming your way!
Tools and products needed:
Products
- Clip ins & hair wefts
Tools
- Two mirrors(optional)
- Rat tail comb
- Sectioning clips
- Hair ties
- Mini rubber band
- Edges control
- Curling wand
- Hair Straightener
- Styling cream(optional)
- Hair oil(optional)
- Scissors
1.Half cornrow braids half curls with CURLSQUEEN clip ins
Hair used is 3b3c hair,CURLSQUEEN Clip in hair extensions water kinky curly texture,22inches
To create this style, you need to follow 5 steps.
Step-by-Step Guide:
Section the Hair:
Start by sectioning the hair for cornrow braids at the front.
Braid the front:
Tightly braid your hair, adding weft hair extensions if desired. Secure the front braids with a hair tie when you reach the top of the back of your head.
Braid the Back:
Continue braiding the remaining hair at the back. Secure each braid flatly with small rubber bands and hairpins.
Apply clip-ins
Apply clip in hair from the top of the back of the head to the entire back.
Complete the front braids.
After adding the clip-ins, loosen the hair tie on your front braids and finish braiding them to the ends. Seal the braids with some gel.
2.Middle Part Curly Half up Half Down With CURLSQUEEN Clip Ins
To create this style, you need to follow 5 steps.
Step-by-Step Guide:
Section the Hair:
- Start by sectioning the front hair with middle parting.
Sleek Middle parting:
- Apply edge control to the front hair and use hairpins to achieve a sleek middle parting.
Secure the Remaining Hair into a High Ponytail:
- Gather the rest of your hair and secure it into a high ponytail.
Apply clip ins to the back:
- Apply clip in extensions to the back,underneath the high ponytail, to create and half- down style.
Apply Clip-Ins to the High Ponytail:
- Wrap clip ins around the ponytail to complete the half-up style.
3.Wavy Double Braids Half up Half Down With CURLSQUEEN Clip In hair extensions
To create this style, you need to follow 6 steps.
Step-by-Step Guide:
Section the Hair:
- Start by sectioning the hair in to 2 sections for half up,half down style.
- Use a rat-tail comb to create a horizontal part that runs from ear to ear. This parting should typically be across the crown of your head.
Secure the Top Section.
- Use a hair tie or clips to secure the top half section into a top knot.
Braid and Secure the Remaining Hair:
- Braiding the remaining hair underneath the top knot,secure each braid flatly with small rubber bands and hairpins.
Apply Wavy Clip-ins
- Apply clip in hair extensions to the back braids.
Add double braids to the front
- Loose the front top knot,part the hair in the middle,and start to adding double braids.secure ends with hair ties.
Create the half ponytail.
- Gather the front hair to complete the half ponytail.
4.Claw Clip Half up Half Down Curly Hairstyles with CURLSQUEEN Clip ins
Hair extensions used is CURLSQUEEN Clip ins 3c4a water jerry curly texture,20 inches
To create this style, you need to follow 5 steps.
Step-by-Step Guide:
Section the Hair:
- Start by sectioning the hair in to 2 sections,use hair clip to secure the top section.
- Leave a strand of front hair and twist for bangs.
Secure the Top Section:
- Apply edge control to the front of your hair.
- Gather the top part of the hair together to create a sleek high ponytail for the half-up style, and secure it with a hair tie, then clip it up.
Apply Clip-ins
- Apply clip in extensions on the back underneath the high pony.
- Use a hair diffuser or other tools to define the curls if desired.
Create a Claw Clip Messy Bun
- Take off the clip, wrap up the high ponytail,then use a claw clip to create a messy bun to complete the half up style.
Finish with Bangs and Styled Edges:
- Loosen the twisted strand of hair, part it in the middle, and apply a little styling cream to revive the curls and complete your bangs.
- Style your edges to complete this chic claw clip half up，half down style.
5.Gorgeous Wand curls Half up half down with CURLSQUEEN Clip ins
To create this style, you need to follow 3 steps.
Step-by-Step Guide:
Section the Hair & Apply Clip ins One by One:
- Start with clean, detangled hair.
- Use a rat-tail comb to section the hair,clip sections up, and apply clip in hair extensions
- Apply all of the hair extensions one by one until the installation is complete.
Create a half ponytail
- Once all the clip in hair extensions are installed, section the hair from ear to ear across the back of the head to create a high half ponytail.
Finish the style with wand curls
- Add wand curls to complete this easy half up half down style.
6.90s Half up Half Down with CURLSQUEEN Clip ins
Hair used is CURLSQUEEN Clip ins coarse kinky blow out texture,22inches
To create this style, you need to follow 6 steps.
Step-by-Step Guide:
Section the Hair:
- Use rat-tail comb to section the hair from ear to ear across the back of the head.
- Use hair tie to secure the top section into a top knot.
Braid and Secure the Remaining Hair:
- Braiding the remaining hair underneath the top knot,securing them flatly with hairpins.
Apply Clip-ins to the Braids:
- Apply clip in extensions to the back braids underneath the top knot.
Apply Clip ins to the Top Section:
- Apply edges control to the short hair in the front.
- Loosen the top knot and add 2 or 3 pieces of clip ins.
- Leave a small section of front hair for bangs.
Create a Half Top Knot with a Small Portion Loose:
- Gather up the top section hair to make a high half ponytail.
- Warp and twist your ponytail into a top knot,securing it with a hair tie.Avoid pulling all your hair through the hair tie,leaving ends of ponytail loose.
- Style the pulled-out ends of the top knot into loops with a curling wand.
Finish with Long 90s Bangs：
- Create an off-center part (slightly to the left or right) using a comb.
- Cut a 2-inches clip in hair extensions into two 1-inche pieces.
- Attach each piece to the bangs.
- Style and cut the bangs as desired.
7.Curly Half updo Half Down with CURLSQUEEN Clip ins
To create this style, you need to follow 3 steps.
Step-by-Step Guide:
Section the Hair & Apply Clip ins One by One:
- Start with clean, detangled hair and apply clip in extensions one by one until the installation is complete.
Section the Hair and Create a Half Messy Bun on the Top:
- Deep side parting with bangs and loosely braided.
- Section the hair from ear to ear across the back of the head,and gather the front hair to create a messy bun.
Finish With Bangs and Hair Moisturized:
- Loosen the bangs and spray moisture throughout the whole hair to achieve this stylish curly half updo.
8.Cornrow braided half up half down bun with CURLSQUEEN Clip ins
9.Half Knotless Boho Braids Half Down with CURLSQUEEN Clip Ins
10.Criss-cross Rubber Band Braid Half up Half Down with CURLSQUEEN Clip ins
Hair extension used is CURLSQUEEN Clip ins 3b3c water kinky curly texture,22inches
To create the criss-cross rubber band braid and zigzag style, check out the detailed steps in the previous blog :
Ditch the salon! 7 Easy Half Braid hairstyles for Black women
11.Half Zigzag Braids Half Curls With CURLSQUEEN Clip Ins
Hair used is CURLSQUEEN Clip ins 3b3c water kinky curly texture,16inches
And here is a video for the same style
12.Side Swept Curly Half up Half Down with CURLSQUEEN Clip ins
13.4C Natural Side Part Half up Half Down Styles With CURLSQUEEN Clip ins
14.Sleek Wrapped Half up Half Down with CURLSQUEEN Clip ins
Hair used is CURLSQUEEN Clip ins light yaki texture,20inches
15.Balayage Half up Half Down With CURLSQUEEN Clip Ins
16.Half up Half Down Goddess Locs with CURLSQUEEN Clip ins
Check out the step-by-step guide to acheive this look in our previous blog here:Starter Locs with Clip-Ins: Master 6 Easy Loc Hairstyles
17.Space Buns Half up Half Down for Short 4C Hair-Quick Weave Method with Hair Wefts
18.Half Sleek Bun Sew in With a Freestyle Bun-Sew in Method with Hair Wefts
If you are unsure about which texture to take, feel free to email our CSR ([email protected]) with photos of your natural hair. We will provide you with our recommendations:)