Mid-length cuts are universally flattering but that doesn't mean the length is a bland. Tailor the look to your individual style in the form of romantic half-ups, choppy beach waves, or one-sided curls. Here, 25 ways to wear the in-between hairstyle.
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Diane Kruger
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For a romantic look, try Diane Kruger's fairytale-like half up. After curling your hair in loose waves, twist ad pull them to the side and pin them with bobby pins for an effortless half-up.
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Issa Rae
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Issa Rae proves the half-up can feel fresh by braiding along the crown of her head, keeping the rest of her curls defined and voluminous.
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Thandie Newton
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Give your high ponytail some added drama with Thandie Newton's sleek and straight style.
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Yara Shahidi
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Black-ish star Yara Shahidi let her curls hang low for this playful look. Pull your hair into a high ponytail but push and pin it forward to give you this high-volume, faux-bangs style.
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Emma Roberts
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The braid might be one of the oldest style tricks to date, but Emma Roberts gave us a fresh way to wear it. At your back cowlick, section off a strip of hair toward your forehead and along the side of your face. Plait an overhanded braid forward and around until you reach the ends, then secure with an elastic.
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Rihanna
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Rihanna's half-up is a far cry from your typical 'sides up' style, as is her way. Brush back half of your hair and secure the ponytail at the back of your crown. Wrap a second elastic around the tail, but loop it through, leaving half of the ends flipped out. Curl the bottom half of your hair with a large barrel and comb through to soften the style.
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Elle Fanning
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A quick yet whimsical way to wear your hair this season is with floral hair accessories like Elle Fanning. Part your hair in the middle—leaving face-framing pieces in the front—and clip back both sides behind your ears.
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Vanessa Paradis
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Few can achieve French girl waves (or French girl anything) like Vanessa Paradis, but that won't stop us from trying. Make sure you give yourself a center part before you start curling to get her style.
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Jessica Chastain
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Jessica Chastain's casual side part accentuates her angular lob.
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Rose Byrne
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On the flip side, Rose Byrne took Chastain's look up a notch by going for a deeper side part, then making serious use of a flat iron.
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Kelly Rowland
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Kelly Rowland's Dutch-braids/half-up combo is a style that will take you from day to night. After parting your hair in the middle, curl the bottom half of your hair with a medium barrel. French braid each side until you reach your temples, then continue braiding the ends back until the sides meet.
It's no wonder that Lottie Moss serves up some serious nonchalant hair goals, given the fact that her big sis is Queen Kate.
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Elizabeth Olsen
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Elizabeth Olsen walked the red carpet in soft waves, letting her shiny-beyond-belief hair do all the work.
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Emma Watson
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For a serious and sexy style, try Emma Watson's deep-parted look. Tip: criss-cross bobby pins on the pushed-back side to make sure the hair stays put.
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Kerry Washington
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Kerry Washington pulled her hair into a simple ponytail, letting her rose-tinted makeup be the focal point of her beauty look.
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Margot Robbie
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For a new twist on a classic, try this look by Margot Robbie. Start off with your basic ponytail, but leave a small portion of hair from the top of your hair out. After securing your hair back, twist the front section back and add it to your ponytail.
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Freida Pinto
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The half-up doesn't have to be a rushed hairstyle, proven here with Freida Pinto's sleek, red-carpet look.
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Rosie Huntington-Whiteley
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When in doubt, push your hair over to the side. We don't know why, but it instantly gives your hair a casual touch of sex appeal.
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Jessica Alba
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If you've got the time, straighten your hair like Jessica Alba for a glam yet low-key look. Make sure your head is completely dry before you leave the house, otherwise kinks will follow.