A half-up, half-down hairstyle is just asking for some extra volume up top. Make like Meghan Markle and tease your hair at the crown before pulling it back into a pony.
For a more formal occasion (got a red carpet coming up?), Giannetos recommends playing with the placement of your ponytail.
If you're in a pinch, Better Natured's in-house hair expert, Melessia Wade-Smith recommends a super-sleek half-up ponytail.
Texture at the root keeps this look accessible. Curl the ends with a large barrel curling iron, and tease the top of your strands near the scalp for a balanced coif.
Take the front half of your hair and tie it underneath the back half of your hair for a modern take on the hairstyle. It's still technically half-down, just with a subtle twist.
To create a vivacious or flirty half-up for more formal occasions, Wade-Smith says to go with a curled half-up ponytail look.
Box braids are not only a protective, heat-free style that's been around for ages, but they're easy to pull up into a half-up hairstyle.
Hide your hair elastic with an extra big barrette. Not only will you look like a bonafide fashion girl, but it's also a nice way to tie your hairstyle into your outfit.