This braided half up half down hairstyle is one of our favorite hairstyles at the moment. It’s a quick and easy everyday hairdo that works for both work and school. It’s super cute!

For this braided half updo, we applied clip in hair extensions from the Estelles Secret 22″ set in the shade Abigail Brown 4+8. The color Abigail Brown 4+8 is a warm brown mixture of the colors Chocolate Brown and Light Brown, creating a perfect sun-kissed brown shade! Don’t forget to check out our gorgeous new colors available in all three sets.

We used 4 clip-ins to achieve this look. If you like to add more volume, go ahead and apply more clip-ins. Don’t forget to brush and straighten (only if needed) your clip in hair extension as you go. This helps you to better blend the clip-ins with your own hair for a more natural looking result.

Start braiding at the top of your head. We did a loose fishtail braid for this hairstyle. But, you can do any type of braid that you’d like. As you work your way down, apply a section of hair (one from each side) into the braid. Then continue on as usual until you reach the end of your braid (the braid should be loose at the top and tight at the middle). Secure the braid using an elastic band and add a hair accessory (optional).

We hope you’ll give this braided half updo a try. And if you do, don’t forget to share your look with us on Instagram using #estellessecret. We’d love to see you recreate this look!