
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 classic half up half down hairstyles that have appeared on the red carpet.
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.
Jennifer Lopez

[Hairstylist: Chris Appleton]
Jennifer Lopez – Half Up Half Down Hairstyle
Hairstylist: Chris Appleton
Hustlers actress Jennifer Lopez attended the Amazon Studio’s “The Tender Bar” Los Angeles Premiere with a glamorous half up half down hairstyle styled by celebrity hairstylist Chris Appleton.
Tools & Products Used to Create This Look
- None specified.
[Pictured: Jennifer Lopez’s Glamorous Half Up Half Down Hairstyle – Amazon Studio’s “The Tender Bar” Los Angeles Premiere – TCL Chinese Theatre – Hollywood, CA – Hairstylist: Chris Appleton]
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Halle Berry
![Halle Berry's Half Up Half Down Hairstyle - [Hairstylist: Sara Seward] - 20211206](https://www.sophisticatedallure.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/09/halle-berry-hairstyles-20211206-Seward-Copy.jpg)
[Hairstylist: Sara Seward]
Halle Berry – Half Up Half Down Hairstyle
Celebrity Hairstylist: Sara Seward
Bruised actress Halle Berry attended the Fourth Annual Celebration of Black Cinema & Television with a half up half down hairstyle styled by celebrity hairstylist Sara Seward.
[Pictured: Halle Berry’s Half Up Half Down Hairstyle – [Hairstylist: Sara Seward] – Fourth Annual Celebration of Black Cinema & Television – Los Angeles, CA]
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Nicole Kidman

[Hairstylist: Serge Normant]
Nicole Kidman – Long Curled Bow Hairstyle
Hairstylist: Serge Normant
Being the Ricardos actress Nicole Kidman attended the “Being The Ricardos” New York City Premiere with an adorable yet sophisticated long curled hairstyle with an oversized black velvet bow styled by celebrity hairstylist Serge Normant. (If you click on the link to the left you can see an incredible view of the back of the look.)
Tools & Products Used to Create This Look
- None specified.
[Pictured: Nicole Kidman’s Adorable Long Curled Bow Hairstyle – “Being The Ricardos” New York City Premiere – Jazz Lincoln Center – New York City, NY – Hairstylist: Serge Normant]
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Jessica Biel

[Hairstylist: Adir Abergel]
Jessica Biel – Half Up Half Down Hairstyle
Hairstylist: Adir Abergel
Texas Chainsaw Massacre actress Jessica Biel attended the 69th Annual Primetime Emmy Awards with a long curled half up half down hairstyle styled by celebrity hairstylist Adir Abergel.
Tools & Products Used to Create This Style
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[Pictured: Jessica Biel’s Half Up Half Down Hairstyle – 69th Annual Primetime Emmy Awards – Microsoft Theater – Hairstylist: Adir Abergel]
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Selena Gomez

[Hairstylist: Danielle Priano]
Selena Gomez – Medium Length Half Up Half Down Hairstyle
Hairstylist: Danielle Priano
Spring Breakers actress Selena Gomez attended 2017 Harper’s Bazaar Icons with an adorable 60s inspired half up half down hairstyle styled by celebrity hairstylist Danielle Priano.
Tools & Products Used to Create This Style
- None specified.
[Pictured: Selena Gomez’s Medium Length Half Up Half Down Hairstyle – 2017 Harper’s Bazaar Icons – The Plaza Hotel – New York City, CA – [Hairstylist: Danielle Priano]]
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Rihanna
![Rihanna's Half Up Half Down Hairstyle - [Hairstylist: Yusef] - 20190623](https://www.sophisticatedallure.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/06/rihanna-hairstyles-20190623-Yusef-Copy.jpg)
[Hairstylist: Yusef]
Rihanna – Long Curled Half Up Half Down Hairstyle
Hairstylist: Yusef
Guava Island actress Rihanna attended the 2019 BET Awards with a cool long curled half up half down red hairstyle styled by celebrity hairstylist Yusef. Her new hair color was done by Michael~David.
Tools & Products Used to Create This Style
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[Pictured: Rihanna’s Half Up Half Down Hairstyle – [Hairstylist: Yusef] – 2019 BET Awards – Microsoft Theater – Los Angeles, CA]
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Sabrina Carpenter
![Sabrina Carpenter - Half Up Half Down Hairstyle - [Hairstylist: Florido Basallo III] - 20180909](https://www.sophisticatedallure.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/09/sabrina-carpenter-hairstyles-20180909-Basallo-Copy.jpg)
[Hairstylist: Florido Basallo III]
Sabrina Carpenter – Half Up Half Down Hairstyle
Celebrity Hairstylist: Florido Basallo III
Singer Sabrina Carpenter attended the 2018 Toronto International Film Festival with a long, half-up/half-down hairstyle styled by celebrity hairstylist Florido Basallo III.
[Pictured: Sabrina Carpenter – Half Up Half Down Hairstyle – [Hairstylist: Florido Basallo III] – 2018 Toronto International Film Festival – Toronto, Canada]
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