Half-up, half-down pigtails tie up half of the hair in two ponytails while the rest flows freely. The contrast between the cutesy tails and flowing hair is irresistibly adorable. The softly swaying hair and cheerfully bouncing tails are sure to catch your eye.

Be mesmerized by the hypnotic sway of half-up, half-down pigtails in this collection of illustrations.

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Trying to grow out some uneven layers in your hair? Half-up, half-down pigtails might be just the thing for you! In this hairstyle, the top section of hair is pulled back into a pair of pigtails on either side of the head while the bottom section is left loose. Not only does this give your hair more volume, but it also adds movement and an extra dose of cuteness! Throw in some accessories, and there you have it—the swishiest, most glorious pigtails you could hope for!

Check out the following illustrations and feel the dramatic breeze these gorgeous pigtails create!

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This style may be less-than-common in real life, but the half-up, half-down pigtails tend to appear pretty often in the world of anime and manga. It’s a look that’s full of adorable charm and is quite often paired with some ribbons or hair accessories to give it an extra pop. The innocent child aesthetic that it exudes is well-loved by many fans.

Hatsune Miku looks like a whole new person with this slight hairstyle change, don’t you think?

Do you find any of the illustrations below to be too cute for words?

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