If the half up, half down look reminds you of middle school, you're not alone. But these updated versions make it feel modern and cool -- not to mention easy.

Redken Global Creative Director Guido called this look "effortless and chic" and referenced Ali MacGraw. He used Redken Wind Blown 05 to create texture and secured half the hair back with an elastic. Then, he wrapped a small piece of hair around the elastic to conceal it.

The half-up style at Marchesa was incredibly sleek and dressed up with jeweled pins. Moroccanoil Global Ambassador Antonio Corral Calero used Moroccan Oil Luminous Hairspray, in Medium to tame flyaways and hold the hair in place.

At Charles Youseff, hairstylist Orlando Pita updated the half-up look with a twisted bun. He used Tresemme Perfectly (un)Done Sea Salt Spray to give the hair texture before pulling back two front sections. He then twisted the hair and pinned it down to create a flat bun, leaving the underneath section free.

The traditional French manicure is getting a major update for spring. Instead of white tips and a neutral base, you can mix up the positioning and angle of the white to create a look that's both simple and unique.