Whether you call them half updos, half up hairstyles, or half up half down hairstyles, they are staples of formal red carpet looks.
Here you will find photos of the currently trending half-up half-down hairstyles that have appeared on the red carpet this year.
We also share insider information, including which celebrity hairstylists created the look and the tools and products used to create the style.
Click on the link with the celebrity name and event to learn more about the hairstyle, including stylist and makeup artist info and social media feedback about the look.
Olivia Wilde – Long Textured Knot Hairstyle
Celebrity Hairstylist: Mara Roszak
Don’t Worry Darling actress Olivia Wilde attended the 2022 Baby2Baby Gala with a long, textured knot hairstyle styled by celebrity hairstylist Mara Roszak.
[Pictured: Olivia Wilde – Textured Knot Hairstyle (2022) – [Hairstylist: Mara Roszak] – 2022 Baby2Baby Gala – Pacific Design Center – West Hollywood, CA]
Kate Hudson
Half Up Half Down Hairstyle
Celebrity Hairstylist: Gregory Russell
Glass Onion: A Knives Out Mystery actress Kate Hudson attended the “Glass Onion: A Knives Out Mystery” Premiere with a half up half down hairstyle styled by celebrity hairstylist Gregory Russell.
[Pictured: Kate Hudson’s Adorably Chic Half Up Half Down Hairstyle – [Hairstylist: Gregory Russell] – “Glass Onion: A Knives Out Mystery” Premiere – The Outdoor Art Club – Mill Valley, CA]
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Sabrina Carpenter
Half Up Half Down Hairstyle/Curtain Bangs
Celebrity Hairstylist: Jennifer Yepez
Singer Sabrina Carpenter attended the 2022 New York Fashion Week with a half-up half-down hairstyle with curtain bangs styled by celebrity hairstylist Jennifer Yepez.
[Pictured: Sabrina Carpenter – Half Up Half Down Hairstyle – [Hairstylist: Jennifer Yepez] – 2022 New York Fashion Week – Michael Kors Collection Spring/Summer 2023 Fashion Show – New York City, NY]
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Freida Pinto
Half Up Half Down Hairstyle
Hairstylist: Joseph Chase
Event: “Mr. Malcolm’s List” New York Premiere
Mr. Malcolm’s List actress Freida Pinto attended the “Mr. Malcolm’s List” New York Premiere with a long silky half up half down hairstyle styled by celebrity hairstylist Joseph Chase.
[Pictured: Freida Pinto’s Half Up Half Down Hairstyle – [Hairstylist: Joseph Chase] – “Mr. Malcolm’s List” New York Premiere – DGA Theater – New York City, NY]
Christine Ko
Christine Ko – Glamorous Half Up Half Down Hairstyle
Celebrity Hairstylist: Josh Liu
The Handmaid’s Tale actress Christine Ko attended the Apple TV+ “Loot” Premiere with a long curled hairstyle styled by celebrity hairstylist Josh Liu.
[Pictured: Christine Ko’s Glamorous Half Up Half Down Hairstyle – [Hairstylist: Josh Liu] – Apple TV+ “Loot” Premiere – DGA Theater Complex – Los Angeles, CA]
Jennifer Lopez
Jennifer Lopez – Half Up Half Down Hairstyle
Celebrity Hairstylist: Chris Appleton
Maid in Manhattan actress Jennifer Lopez attended the “Halftime” Premiere – Tribeca Festival Opening Night with a romantic half up half down hairstyle styled by celebrity hairstylist Chris Appleton. Though it’s ever so slight, Appleton went with a slightly darker hair color for the event.
[Pictured: Jennifer Lopez’s Half Up Half Down Hairstyle – “Halftime” Premiere – Tribeca Festival Opening Night – New York City, NY – [Hairstylist: Chris Appleton]]
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Xochitl Gomez
Xochitl Gomez – Half Up Half Down Hairstyle/Arch Bangs
Hairstylist: Anna Maria Orzano
Event: ‘Jurassic World Dominion’ Los Angeles Premiere
Doctor Strange in the Multiverse of Madness actress Xochitl Gomez attended the ‘Jurassic World Dominion’ Los Angeles Premiere with a retro 80s half up half down hairstyle with arch bangs styled by hairstylist Anna Maria Orzano.
[Pictured: Xochitl Gomez’s Half Up Half Down Hairstyle/Arch Bangs – Universal Pictures’ ‘Jurassic World Dominion’ Los Angeles Premiere – Los Angeles, CA – [Hairstylist: Anna Maria Orzano]]
Anne Hathaway
Anne Hathaway – Half Up Half Down Hairstyle
Hairstylist: Adir Abergel
Armageddon Time actress Anne Hathaway attended the 75th annual Cannes Film Festival with a half up half down hairstyle styled by celebrity hairstylist Adir Abergel.
[Pictured: Anne Hathaway’s Half Up Half Down Hairstyle – 75th annual Cannes film festival – Palais des Festivals – Cannes, France – [Hairstylist: Adir Abergel]
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Bella Hadid
Bella Hadid – Half Up Half Down Hairstyle
Hairstylist: Evanie Frausto
Event: 2022 Met Gala
American model Bella Hadid attended the 2022 Met Gala with an ethereal half-up half-down hairstyle styled by celebrity hairstylist Evanie Frausto.
[Pictured: Bella Hadid’s Half Up Half Down Hairstyle – 2022 Met Gala Celebrating “In America: An Anthology of Fashion” – The Metropolitan Museum of Art – New York City, NY – [Hairstylist: Evanie Frausto]]
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Dove Cameron
Dove Cameron – Ethereal Half Updo
Hairstylist: Jacob Rozenberg
Descendants actress Dove Cameron attended the 2022 Met Gala with an ethereal sculptural half updo styled by celebrity hairstylist Jacob Rozenberg. <<< Click to see a full view of the back.
[Pictured: Dove Cameron’s Ethereal Half Updo – [Hairstylist: Jacob Rozenberg] – 2022 Met Gala Celebrating “In America: An Anthology of Fashion” – The Metropolitan Museum of Art – New York City, NY]
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Ho Yeon Jung
Ho Yeon Jung – Half Up Half Down Hairstyle
Hairstylist: Jenny Cho
Event: 2022 Met Gala
Squid Games actress Ho Yeon Jung attended the 2022 Met Gala with a half up half down hairstyle styled by celebrity hairstylist Jenny Cho.
[Pictured: Ho Yeon Jung’s Half Up Half Down Hairstyle –[Hairstylist: Jenny Cho] – 2022 Met Gala Celebrating “In America: An Anthology of Fashion” – The Metropolitan Museum of Art – New York City, NY]
Ciara
Ciara – Half Up Half Down Hairstyle
Hairstylist: César Deleön Ramîrez
Singer Ciara attended the 2022 Costume Institute Benefit with a super long half up half down hairstyle styled by celebrity hairstylist César Deleön Ramîrez. Ramîrez shared how he created the hairstyle step-by-step on his Instagram feed.
[Pictured: Ciara’s Half Up Half Down Hairstyle – 2022 Costume Institute Benefit celebrating In America: An Anthology of Fashion – Metropolitan Museum of Art – New York City, NY – [Hairstylist: César Deleön Ramîrez]]
Dakota Johnson
Dakota Johnson – Long Straight Pinned Back Hairstyle/Straight Across Bangs
Hairstylist: Mark Townsend
Fifty Shades of Grey actress Dakota Johnson attended the 2022 Vanity Fair Oscar Party with a sleek long straight pinned-back hairstyle with fresh fringe styled by celebrity hairstylist Mark Townsend. Her hair color was created by Tracey Cunningham.
[Pictured: Dakota Johnson’s Long Straight Pinned Back Hairstyle/Straight Across Bangs – 2022 Vanity Fair Oscar Party – Wallis Annenberg Center for the Performing Arts – Beverly Hills, CA – Hairstylist: Mark Townsend]
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Mandy Moore
Mandy Moore – Half Up Half Down Hairstyle
Hairstylist: Ashley Streicher
This Is Us actress Mandy Moore attended the 27th Annual Critics Choice Awards with a soft half up half down hairstyle styled by celebrity hairstylist Ashley Streicher.
[Pictured: Mandy Moore’s Half Up Half Down Hairstyle – 27th Annual Critics Choice Awards – Fairmont Century Plaza – Los Angeles, CA – Hairstylist: Ashley Streicher]
Joey King
Joey King – Half Up Half Down Hairstyle
Hairstylist: Dimitris Giannetos
The Act actress Joey King attended the “Moonfall” Los Angeles Premiere with a beautiful half up half down (half pony) styled by celebrity hairstylist Dimitris Giannetos.
[Pictured: Joey King’s Half Up Half Down Hairstyle – “Moonfall” Los Angeles Premiere – TCL Chinese Theatre – Hollywood, CA – [Hairstylist: Dimitris Giannetos]]
Lily Collins – Half Up Half Down Hairstyle/Arch Bangs
Celebrity Hairstylist: DJ Quintero
Emily in Paris actress Lily Collins attended the 2022 Time 100 Next with a breathtaking half up half down hairstyle with arch bangs by celebrity hairstylist DJ Quintero.
[Pictured: Lily Collins – Half Up Half Down Hairstyle/Arch Bangs – [Hairstylist: DJ Quintero] – 2022 Time 100 Next – New York City, NY]
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