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Hot Hair: Half-Up/Half-Down Hairstyles

Hot Hair: Half-Up/Half-Down Hairstyles
By Essence · Updated October 28, 2020
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Tressed to Impress

Anika Noni Rose wore a half-and-half style paired with a lush, side-swept bang at the Annual Tony Awards Nominations Announcement event.

Hot Hair: Half-Up/Half-Down Hairstyles
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Wavy Wonder

At the PMC magazine party, supermodel Jessica White sported waist-length Rapunzel waves swept up in a half-up/half-down ’do.

Hot Hair: Half-Up/Half-Down Hairstyles
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So Romantic

Shaun Robinson rocked the red carpet at the BET Awards wearing a high and low style with soft curls and a swooping bang.

Hot Hair: Half-Up/Half-Down Hairstyles
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Daytime ‘Do

Starlet Keke Palmer celebrated Nickelodeon’s Worldwide Day of Play in a soft, pulled-back style with eyebrow-grazing bangs. We love the auburn hair hue, too!

Hot Hair: Half-Up/Half-Down Hairstyles
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Chic Style

Zoe Saldana arrived at the 4th annual Hamilton Behind the Camera Awards in a lovely half-up/half-down style complete with long, face-framing waves.

Hot Hair: Half-Up/Half-Down Hairstyles
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Golden Hot

Toni Braxton attended the Post-BET Awards celebration dinner in a golden-brown half-and-half mane of soft spirals.

Hot Hair: Half-Up/Half-Down Hairstyles
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Hot Hair Affair

Tatyana Ali arrived at the “Extreme Makeover: Home Edition” Season 9 Premiere in a hot half-up/half-down style swept over one shoulder.

Hot Hair: Half-Up/Half-Down Hairstyles
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The Best Part

Paula Patton shifted into high gear glam at the Critics’ Choice Movie Awards with her long tresses pulled back at the top with a chic, center part.

Hot Hair: Half-Up/Half-Down Hairstyles
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Drama Queen

We’re so loving Michael Michelle’s sleek, ultra-sophisticated half-down style with a pretty pompadour at the “One Day” premiere.

Hot Hair: Half-Up/Half-Down Hairstyles
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Braided Beauty

Jada Pinkett Smith sported a half-and-half style with soft, loose waves and braided sides during a visit to the ESSENCE.com offices.

Hot Hair: Half-Up/Half-Down Hairstyles
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Full Force Glam

At the CFDA Fashion Fund Awards, LaLa Vasquez Anthony wore her long, dark brown locks in a half-up/half-down style with a pompadour.

Hot Hair: Half-Up/Half-Down Hairstyles
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Sleek and Chic

At the JustFabulous launch, Christina Milian wore her long waves in a high pony paired with loose, hanging hair in the back.

Hot Hair: Half-Up/Half-Down Hairstyles
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High Shine

Ciara turned heads at Hyde Lounge in West Hollywood when she sported a shiny half-updo with a high swoop and sleek sides.

Hot Hair: Half-Up/Half-Down Hairstyles
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Straight Story

At the 5th Annual Pink Party, Garcelle Beauvais was picture-perfect in a sleek 50/50 style featuring bone-straight strands in the back.

Hot Hair: Half-Up/Half-Down Hairstyles