Everyday Hairstyles for Curly Hair
Women with curly hair tend to have a difficult time with styling. Curly hair is heavy, thick and often frizzy, but there are some regular, every day hairstyles women with curly hair can embrace. Great for daily wear, they have curls, volume and enough style that some celebrities are even wearing them on the red carpet. Does this Spark an idea?
-
Short is Sweet
-
Short hair is not often an option for curly-haired women, because curls tend to frizz and curl up the shorter hair gets. Short curly hair is best with fine hair. If you have very thick hair, ask your stylist to razor-thin it for the look you desire. Actress Meg Ryan has had a multitude of hairstyles, almost all of which were fitting to her naturally curly hair. When her hair is short, she has it choppy, which works with curls. Curls directly on top of curls creates poofy hair, while layering allows curl ends to lay apart.
Lengthy and Down
-
The easiest do for women with curly hair is naturally down. Because curly hair is often very poofy, long hair is best. Curls will tend to poof less and flow more elegantly when weighed down by length. Women with long, straight hair often use a curling iron to give volume, while women with curly hair can wash and go with long locks. Trim split-ends every six weeks to keep hair tame and lines clean.
-
Low Bun
-
Curly hair can be exhausting. It's heavy, thick and a gust of wind can make it a disaster. To get curly hair out of your face with an every-day up-do style, take a tip from actress Eva Longoria. While some up-dos hide the volume of curly hair, Eva knows how to show off her healthy locks while keeping them out of her face at the same time. Pull hair up and tease only the bottom layers for added height at the top of your head. Layer curls over the teased parts for a natural wave flow. Do not brush hair, as that natural curve creates interest. Tie a low bun at the bottom. Make sure the bun is not sloppy, but not too tight or cleaned up. This is a natural up-do, where the natural curl, waves and wisps of the hair work.
Over the Shoulder
-
With thick, curly hair, it's often hard to get elegant style with every-day ease. For a retro-turned-modern look for glamour, turn to Lindsay Lohan. Whether she has her hair red or blond, she does it right for the red-carpet by sleekly throwing it over one shoulder in the front. This look can be achieved with or without a clip or tie holding hair in place. A bundle of wispy curls acts as natural jewelery and is best worn without a necklace.
Retro 60s Chic
-
Hairstyles from the late 1950s and early 1960s are back. Many women, like Nicole Richie, are sporting controlled waves and curls. Those with naturally curly hair have an easier time with this look, because natural curls won't go flat. Moose and hairspray are helpful tools in creating this look, but too much will make hair hard and crisp looking. Try using a leave-in conditioner to wet curls and give softness and shine. Then, part hair on the side and form curls and waves with a bit of mousse on your fingers. Let hair dry and then shape again with fingers and spray with a light hairspray. This style looks like a lot of work, but it isn't.
-
