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Meagan
Devoted October 2020

Updo or Half-up

Meagan, on July 8, 2020 at 2:45 PM

Posted in Hair and Makeup 43

I'm having a hard time deciding how I want to wear my hair. For the longest time, I was very set that I wanted to wear my hair half-up, half-down. That's how I wear my hair the most often (if it's not in a ponytail), and that's how I've done my hair before for formal events. It's what I always...

I'm having a hard time deciding how I want to wear my hair. For the longest time, I was very set that I wanted to wear my hair half-up, half-down. That's how I wear my hair the most often (if it's not in a ponytail), and that's how I've done my hair before for formal events.

It's what I always envisioned and thought I would like the best, but after having the postpone the wedding, I've had time to reconsider and now I don't know what I want haha! I've noticed a lot of brides wearing their hair up, and I love how elegant and sophisticated it looks. Since I wear my hair half-up so often, part of me wonders if it would be more special to do something a little different. I had my trial the other day and I was planning to try an updo after the half-up style but I was hungry (I missed lunch) and I thought the half-up style looked nice so I just told her not worry about it.

Know I'm pondering if I should schedule another trial to see. What do you all think? Here's a picture of my dress, the trial hair, and what I'd think I'd like for an updo.


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  • Kirsten
    Devoted October 2020
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    I feel you on this! I was also planning a half up because that's how I always wear it, but thought maybe I should try something different for the special occasion.
    That said, the half up for you is pretty but I think the total updo would be gorgeous!
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  • Meagan
    Devoted October 2020
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    Beautiful!! That is lovely

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  • Meagan
    Devoted October 2020
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    Thank you so much!! That's so funny that we had the same dilemma!

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  • Caitlin
    Expert January 2021
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    I'm a half up, half down type of gal, but I think an updo is 110% better in your case. It's so elegant and sophisticated, which goes perfectly with your dress. I don't, however, think that you could go wrong with either. I love both styles in all honestly, but I, too, am experiencing some confusion regarding how I should wear my hair. Do what makes you look and feel the most beautiful. Good luck!!!
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  • Mrs.a
    Master October 2021
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    What’s the weather going to be like? If it’s going to be warmer, I would say the updo...I think in terms of comfort lol but if it’s cooler than I say half up half down.

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  • Meagan
    Devoted October 2020
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    Thank you so much for your advice!!! Smiley heart I think since I'm reconsidering so strongly it might be a good idea to have another trial even if it is a little extra money. Good luck to you too with your decision!!

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  • Meagan
    Devoted October 2020
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    October in my state is pretty mild (usually in 60°F) so I think I could definitely tolerate having my hair half down!!

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  • Brittany
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    Your dress is sooooo pretty!! You look great!! Okay, so I get this because I have been doing the same. I want an up-do but love the half and half. So what do you feel like would be better for you? How did you feel with your hair trial? Did you really like it or do you want an up-do? I think the up-do would look amazing and I also think the half up and half down would look great as well!! Is your veil the same in the picture of your dress?

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  • Britteny
    Dedicated July 2020
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    Well, in my opinion I love the Updo only because it looks great and you can use beautiful pins. You stated you always wear hair half up and half down so I would do something different and extravagant. Best wishes. Also I am doing an updo 😀
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  • Mrs.a
    Master October 2021
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    Oh then go for it! I think it will look good!

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  • Tara
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    Both styles are very pretty, but I personally love the updo! I'm always a fan of updos for weddings too. You hair will stay better and it looks a tad more formal. But, go with whatever you're more comfortable with! I also wanted an updo myself because I can do my hair nicely down or half up, but I cannot do an elaborate updo on my own.

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  • Danielle
    Expert November 2020
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    Both are beautiful. Do what you feel most comfortable in that makes you feel like your most beautiful self.

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  • Meagan
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    Thank you so much!!! You are so kind! I'm not sure, there's a few things I would change but I essentially really liked the hair trial! I wish that I had tried an updo as well during the trial. We were planning to do that, but I missed lunch so I was very hungry and needed to eat before the makeup trial so I decided to just stick with half-up! Yes, the veil in the picture is the one I'll be wearing! I have no clue what to do! But I think if I'm still thinking about the updo I might schedule another trial.

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  • Meagan
    Devoted October 2020
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    Thank you so much! Doing something a little different might be fun for the wedding!

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  • Meagan
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    Thank you so much! Yes I love that it'll be a little more formal and it won't move! At the moment, half-up sounds more comfortable but I keep thinking about the updo and wishing I tried it at the trial! I might schedule another just to see

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  • Meagan
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    Thank you so much! That's great advice, Danielle!

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  • Danielle
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    You are most welcome. This is your day!!

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  • Brittany
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    I think there is no harm in doing another trial and seeing if you really gravitate to the updo or the half up half down. That veil will go with either hairstyle!! It's going to look so beautiful!! I think you will find what you were looking for!!

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  • Meagan
    Devoted October 2020
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    Thank you so much!! You are so sweet!

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    Savvy September 2020
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    Updo or Half-up 1
    This is one of my hair pieces I'll be wearing on my big day with my updo and then I will wear a normal Crown during the ceremony however this one is for the reception.
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