Curly hair can be beautiful but also unruly at times, making styling it difficult. Keep your curls under control with these easy yet stylish hairstyles that keep them under control while looking chic at the same time.
Pompadour
A pompadour is an ideal way to showcase your curls while remaining clean and tidy. While best suited for medium length hairstyles, shorter styles may require modifications as well. Start off by getting a taper fade undercut to shape your hair shorter on the sides and back while leaving it long on top. Use matte pomade to maintain this style.
Twisted Bangs
Twists are an extremely low-maintenance protective style for curly hair. To create this regal style, begin with freshly washed and dried locks; part them to separate out sections you wish to twist; twist the sections you select until dry; let it all air-dry completely before continuing your day. This shoulder-length cut features loose and textured strands to envelop the face without looking blocky, while adding depth with dirty blonde highlights for an intriguing finish.
French Braid Headband
Headband braids are an easy and stylish way to keep hair away from your face and out of your eyes, perfect for both formal and casual events and with either straight or curly locks. Start with a side part and begin french braiding your strands, adding more as you go along. Pin the end behind your ear once complete.
Faux Bob
When it comes to cutting your locks short but aren’t ready to make the plunge yet, a faux bob may be your ideal solution. Chris Appleton (hair stylist of Jennifer Lawrence and Dua Lipa), has shared on TikTok a clever technique to disguise lengths while still creating an elegant and polished style. Tease your hair near its roots and secure each strand with pins, followed by adding hairspray for a deceptively short coif.
Pineapple Updo
Putting pineappleed long curls up can give your locks a sleek, polished look for running errands or working at the office. Just be sure to add a bit of hairspray, plus wear a scarf or headband as extra protection from moisture and frizz. Pull your curls back into a loose ponytail. Be wary not to tighten too tightly as this could result in dented and creased spots in the ponytail.
Twisted Bun
This cute hairstyle for curly locks is the ideal way to frame your face. It works particularly well on medium-length locks with defined coils. To achieve the look, gently pull back your hair without brushing it and collect it at the center of your neck. Loosen some strands for an effortless yet sophisticated mod style suitable for casual and formal events alike.
Low Ponytail
This next look is perfect for ladies with wavy locks. To achieve it, keep your strands brushed back neatly and tie them into a low ponytail for an effortlessly stunning style. Enhance your ponytail for special occasions by adding braids and embellishments for an elegant, more formal appearance. This hairstyle gives off that “fairytale princess” vibe you’ve always desired!
Half-Up Ponytail
When getting dressed up for formal events, a half-up ponytail can be the perfect effortless-but-elegant look. Simply detangle and gather up the top half into a high ponytail; secure with an attractive hair band; then add an ombre touch by wrapping its base around an elastic band for added interest. Simple yet stunning, this semi-messy look is ideal for everyday wear or special events. To keep things neat and tidy, pin your bangs to one side of your face for added neatness.
Sleek Side Part
Gwen Stefani demonstrates how to showcase your gorgeous curls by embracing them instead of trying to control them. Her long layered cut frames her face beautifully. Yara Shahidi opts for the classic deep side part associated with side-swept styles, yet she adds extra style by pinning her curls into a faux bob to give this look some drama. This simple tip adds instant style!
Low Ponytail with Mousse
This face-framing ponytail is easy to create and suitable for many different occasions. Simply smooth back your roots using a rat-tail comb before adding some hair mousse for extra hold. Be sure to spritz your hair regularly with anti-humidity spray, to keep it sleek and hydrated all day long. This will help ensure you look your best all day!
