Half braids, half down, what’s not to love about this pixie-esque look? Leave the ends free, but texturize and/or spray with hairspray (we like TRESemmé TRES Two Extra Hold Hairspray) that works to keep ends from unraveling. Loose Dutch Start the stitch on majorly texturized hair. Comb through the portion of your hair outside the braid so that the finished look is smooth and cohesive. Gently pull fresh hair from the top with every other chain to attain that “fall” effect. Loose Waterfall Halfway Braided Hairstyles Use a skinny, snippable hair tie for easier removal.

Half braids, half down, so simple yet so effective! Whether you’re a fan of the fishtail braid or a die-hard cornrow braid gal, you can rely on any of these gorgeous half-braided hairstyles to take you from day to night without missing a beat. Need some inspiration? We’ve got you! Check out 45 of our favorite cute half-hair braided styles below. These fun, unusual halfway braided hairstyles work during a happy hour and can be retouched in the short span of time you have in the morning before work-meaning yeah, you can totes legit tell the haters that thanks, you so did wake up like this. These looks also straddle the line between boho and fierce, depending on the weave you choose to take, making it one of the more versatile hairdos we’ve come across. Can’t decide whether to put your hair up or leave it down? Half-braided hairstyles help you do away with having to choose. Half-braided hairstyles are all the rage right now.

Faux waterfall braid