Style Hair How to Do a Half-Up Twist Hairstyle This versatile hairstyle will trick people into thinking you went to the salon. By Real Simple Editors Real Simple Editors Facebook Instagram Twitter An article attributed to "Real Simple Editors" indicates a collaborative effort from our in-house team. Sometimes, several writers and editors have contributed to an article over the years. These collaborations allow us to provide you with the most accurate, up-to-date, and comprehensive information available.The REAL SIMPLE team strives to make life easier for you. They are experts in their fields who research, test and clearly explain the best recipes, strategies, trends and products. They have worked for some of the most prestigious brands in lifestyle journalism, including Apartment Therapy, Better Homes & Gardens, Food & Wine, the Food Network, Good Housekeeping, InStyle, Martha Stewart Living, O: The Oprah Magazine, Parents, POPSUGAR, Rachel Ray Every Day, and Vogue. Real Simple's Editorial Guidelines Updated on September 3, 2022 Share Tweet Pin Email Trending Videos Photo: Kate Bryan This easy style, created for Real Simple by The Small Things blogger Kate Bryan, takes no more than five minutes. 01 of 05 Half-Up Twist Kate Bryan This style is remarkably simple—a couple of twists, a few pins, and you're done—and yet it's undeniably striking. Read on for the step-by-step how-tos, or click here to see the video tutorial for the Half-Up Twist. 02 of 05 Step 1 Kate Bryan Begin by separating the hair at your crown area. Using a fine-tooth comb, tease the hair by slowly combing it toward your scalp. 03 of 05 Step 2 Kate Bryan With your fingers (or the wide-tooth end of the comb), smooth the hair to cover the teasing. Then secure that top section of hair, up at your crown, with a few bobby pins inserted horizontally. 04 of 05 Step 3 Kate Bryan Separate a section of hair in front of one ear and twist it toward the back. Position the twist on top of the previously inserted pins to cover them. Insert a bobby pin or two into the twist to secure it. Repeat on the other side. 05 of 05 Step 4 Kate Bryan Check the back of your style with a hand mirror and make sure all the bobby pins are covered. Stretch out the twists if you need to. Finish with a mist of hair spray. Was this page helpful? Thanks for your feedback! Tell us why! Other Submit