Half Up Hairstyles for the Summer

Can't decide between styling your locks into a ponytail and just letting it all hang loose? Toe the line between the two options by sculpting your mane into a half up, half down summer hairstyle. Featuring loose waves, a mini bun, and layered bangs, this hair look is an acces ...more

With all the pool-treading you'll be doing this summer, your hair will at one point get sick of being bunned up, capped up, and tied messily into a ponytail to get it out of the way for you to play. But summer means your hair acquires lots of beautiful, natural highlights, so ...more

A half up half down hairstyle is for those of you out there who are commitment-phobes. The hairstyle gives you the best of both worlds, since it's a hybrid of a ponytail and simply loose and beautiful hair. We understand that, as summer officially began a few days ago, you'll ...more

Hairbands are alluring rip offs of headbands. Made out of real hair rather than fabric and synthetic elastic material, hairbands cost just about nothing (you do sprout hair organically from your head, after all) and look far more mature than their plastic counterparts. Thanks ...more

Check out this helpful video to learn a fun new hairstyle for summer. If you're looking for something easy to do with your medium or long hair that creates a romantic, flirty, style, watch this video and follow the step by step instructions.

Here at WonderHowTo, we're used to seeing zillions of hairstyling tutorials that focus on "beachy, summer hair" or "bohemian braids a la Lauren Conrad." Summertime is a great time to experiment with your hair, but it seems that many of us lean on our braids and waves like LBDs ...more

Unless you've been living under a WiFi disabled rock for the past year or two, you probably know about Nicole Richie. And if you've heard of the It girl, then you probably also know that she's been setting trends left and right with her bohemian, waif-y tendencies of dress and ...more

Isla Fisher is a such a cutie, and compact for your convenience. The comedian/actress has an effervescent personality and her makeup and hairstyles usually follow her fun approach to life. Check out this hairstyling tutorial to learn how to create an Isla Fisher inspired '60s ...more

Are you feeling like your long hair is holding you back? Nonsense! Keep things fresh by using that long hair to create hairstyles that range from side ponytails to half-up, half-down hairdos that anyone can achieve at home. Find new ways to style long hair with helpful advice ...more

It's pretty odd that summer's hottest braided hairstyles are modeled after fish tails, given that fish don't possess much hair of their own. Either way, the fishtail braid/plait is a sexy look for everyone, especially adult women who want to wear braids without looking like Pi ...more

Greek goddesses are known for their bronzy, youthful skin that seems to glow from within, but according to artistic depictions they also have very beautiful hair, too. Check out this hairstyling tutorial to learn how to create not one, but two Greek goddess hairstyles: 1. A c ...more

Your big day requires big hair, right? Yes and no. There's no need to tease your locks until they cry '80s disaster or to pull out your curling iron and go for the Tina Turner. In fact, for the modern bride, less is more. Check out this video to learn how to create two elegan ...more

Did you know there are two ways to complete the French braid? There is the normal way, in which the braid comes out on top of your hair, and there is the inside out way, in which you braid your hair underneath the surface of your hair to create a less voluminous look. Both ar ...more

In this tutorial, Caroline Artiss shows us how to make coleslaw for barbecues. You will need: half a cabbage, 3 medium carrots, 1 red onion and mayonnaise. To start, slice all of this up as finely as possible with a very sharp knife. You can also use a blender to do this if yo ...more

Half-up hairstyles are a great way to get hair off the face, but still keep the look of having the hair down. Braids work well for curly hair which can easily slip out of hair-dos. Take a small section of hair on the side of the head and make a braid, and secure with a small h ...more

Ponytails are often hairstyles associated with summer because they're super easy to do, take care of, and wipe all the pesky hairs off your face so you can focus on more important things like swimming and sipping your margarita and looking cute doing it in front of the cabana ...more

Chef Suvir Saran shares his recipe for curried summer squash. - Combine canola oil, 1 tablespoon of mustard seeds, 3 red chilies, 1 teaspoon of cumin seeds, and 12 curry leaves in a pan and stir fry the ingredients. - Add 1/4 teaspoon of turmeric, half a green chili, and 2.5 ...more

A Senegalese twist is a hairstyle composed of small twisted braids that help tone down frizzy hair and also add structure to African American hairstyles. This look is great for pinning back hair to stay sweat-free during summer's humid days. Watch this hair tutorial to learn ...more

Looking to make a special scrapbook? You've got the "scraps"—now you need the book. Before you rush out and buy the first flashy binder that grabs your eye, put a little thought into what you really need. You Will Need: • Your planned scrapbook layouts • Time to think • A ...more

Cute Girl Hairstyles shows you how to create a French braid hairstyle for your hairstyle. Firstly, divide the long hair into two parts with a zig-zag parting on the top of the head. Keep one half of the hair in a ponytail to keep it out of the way. Wet the hair down, and take ...more

High humidity and glaring heat make summer a difficult time for girls who wear makeup. Heck, if you live in a warm climate it's probably expected that by the time you're done with all your makeup half of it has already melted off. So how do you create a nice, waterproof look ...more

Lingonberries are really popular in Sweden. One fact about Lingonberries that people don't know is that they are high in vitamin C. Lingonberry plants produce berries once in the summer and once in the fall, so you get two harvests from this crop which is a really nice. The Li ...more

S’mores are elevated to art when made with homemade marshmallows. Easy, fun, and just plain cheerful, these are also the perfect summer gift. Learn how to make your own marshmallows at home with this marshmallow recipe video. Step 1: Combine gelatin and water Combine the gela ...more

The Thai iced tea smoothie is a the colder cousin of the Thai iced tea. Watch this HowTo video to learn how to make a Thai tea smoothie in about a minute at home. It tastes delicious on a hot summer day. All you need for this recipe is Curry Simple Thai Tea Syrup Concentrate ( ...more

We all like to look perfectly put together when we go out, especially during the summer. Whether we're vacationing at the Hamptons or simply hitting up the closest beach to our houses, summer offers up a plethora of opportunities to meet singles and mingle. Spend more time fl ...more

It's pretty much a given that on your wedding day you must be the most beautiful woman there. But if you're not the kind of girl who spends an hour each morning obsessing over her hair, then you're probably a little stuck when it comes to deciding what hairstyle you want to we ...more

Like it or not, there's a very set idea of how a woman should do her hair on her wedding day. Usually we don't see permutations beyond either down and curly or up and curly. But that doesn't mean you shouldn't have a little fun with your hair on your wedding day! Check out th ...more

You probably remember Jessica Simpson best from her "mom jeans" fiasco when she gained a bit of weight, wore unflattering jeans, and looked like - gasp! - a real woman, but what the girlfriend lacks in the fashion department she makes up for in her great taste in hair. We esp ...more

You'll never see Jessica Simpson wearing boring, flat hair. Usually, the bodacious diva can be seen sporting extremely pumped up, voluminous locks, whether they're pinned up in an updo for a formal event or grazing her shoulders loosely as big curls. Get Simpson's signature b ...more

Nothing evokes beauty and elegance like the Greek goddesses. To capture their spirit, watch this video and learn how to give yourself a gorgeous Greek goddess summer hairdo. This hairstyle is perfect for medium length hair. it's fun, easy, and cute!

Jennifer Lopez made this hairstyle possible, because this elegant summer hairdo was inspired by one of J.Lo's famous updos. This elegant deceiving updo look with a fishtail braid that goes do the small of your back, is perfect for special occasions. This is the perfect classy ...more

Robert Steinken fro California, of ModernMom, instructs the viewer how to do a quick and easy Half-up half-down hairstyle! First, brush all of the hair back. Make sure all of the hair is brushed off the face and behind the shoulders. Next, you will want to section the hair by ...more

How would you like to look like Quinn from Glee on prom night? This video will show you how to do your hair in a Dianna Agron inspired half-up style. You'll look glamorous, fun and sexy with this Dianna Agron approved haircut.

In this tutorial, learn how to get an adorable beachy hair look in less than 5 minutes. This style is simple to do and will work great for those breezy summer days. Follow along and learn how to get the look in no time at all.

Simplicity is best, especially when it comes to styling your hair at 5 AM in the morning before you dash to school with a cup of espresso in your hand. If you care about making your hair look presentable but don't care for spending half the morning teasing and primping it, the ...more

A Dutch braid is really just a French braid turned upside down. So rather than pleat your hair with the braid showing underneath the hair, with a Dutch braid the braid is on top, making it look more bulbous - and yes, milkmaid-ish. If you're in a French braiding hair rut that ...more

A half up, half down hairstyle is the perfect mix of practicality and beauty. Not only does pulling back your front hair and bangs get pesky hair out of your face, but curling the rest of your hair loosely, as Angelina Jolie did at the 2008 Oscars, creates an elegant look appr ...more

Attention sushi enthusiasts! The natsu maki, also known as "the summer roll" is refreshing and easy to make for sushi beginners. This roll is a great addition to the menu for those who are trying to make the transition to raw. What's inside this delicious roll? Cucumber, avoca ...more

As much as we'd all love to sport perfectly wavy, messy beach hair every day during the summer, sometimes it's just way easier to tie our locks up in a ponytail and forget about it. But to look like you're ready for a day out at the beach rather than prepped for a run at the ...more

Summer is beach season, but that doesn't mean you have to hit the beach daily to get that characteristic sun-kissed, scrunched up beachy hair look. Even if you're going to be sitting at your office desk for most of summer, you can still look like you spent a day at the beach b ...more

If you are looking for a half up, half down hairstyle but would like to add a little more personality to it, check out this video. In this tutorial, learn how to make a one of a kind "waterfall" braid for any occasion. This braid surrounds your whole head and looks as though i ...more

Ponytails are the perfect combination of style and practicality. They're sassy and fun, while making sure that all those pesky little flyaway hairs are out of your face so you can get down to business. If you're craving a hairstyle that's easy and chic, check out this hairsty ...more

Need a hairstyle that'll wear well throughout the day, or even look better as the day goes on? It's not fiction; with this low ponytail it's reality. This simple, breezy hairstyle is composed of a low side ponytail that's curled loosely and then teased out with the fingers fo ...more

French braids have always been the much cooler and more elegant older sister of the basic braid (you know, the ones you wore in pigtails with Sesame Street ties when you were a kid). Which is why we love the way they add a whimsical touch to any hairstyle that incorporates the ...more