Style May 7, 2020
Try out any one of these styles for a unique, head-turning look.
Easy Hairstyles for Curls
Need a hairstyling inspiration pick-me-up? If you’re a curly natural, you know how hard it is to take care of your spirals, and even harder to find new ways to switch up your look. Social media influencers branded as curly hair gurus have become a huge trend on Instagram. It seems like new, inventive hairdos are popping up every week. To keep up with the trends, below you’ll find our favorite hairstyles for curls for every length.
1. Half Up, Half down Pigtails
This is a timeless, youthful hairstyle that is easy to do. I recommend styling your curls with your usual products and either diffusing first, or after your hair is styled. Then, separate your hair in the middle, on the sides, and in the back to make two squares on top of your head. Finish by tying two of your favorite hair bands around each section of hair, or wrap a cute string of shiny elastic for a sleek look.
2. Barber-Shop Cut
If you’re feeling risky and frisky, try the “Uber Big Chop.” Go into your local barbershop for simple designs and a fresh cut. Style with your favorite curling cream and air dry.
3. Bangs Out Up-Do
This is such an elegant look fit for every occasion. Simply put up your curls in a high bun or pineapple and leave out your bangs or any other extra strands!
4. Side Braid Ponytail
This one of the best protective hairstyles for curls that also ups your glam. The other major benefit of this look is that you can use a braiding hair pack from your local beauty store for only $5! Click here for more protective hairstyles for curls.
5. Big Chop
The “Big Chop” has become extremely popular in recent years. Many women who have been straightening their hair for years have started cutting off their damaged spirals. This “do-over” is a great step to your natural journey. Style with some gel and an edge brush to smooth down your baby hairs.
6. Side Clips
Front hairs acting up? Add a dash of flavor with a couple printed hair clips to pin back those unruly curls.
7. Pixie Cut
For all of you naturals out there with pixie cuts and want to experiment with wavy hair with low heat, when getting out of the shower apply your normal products and top it off with mouse and comb your hair straight. Then, while it’s still wet, wrap a silk or satin scarf over your head so it dries straight and flat. In the morning, you can opt in or out of using a small straightener on low heat to style and shape.
8. Space Buns
This is a classic curly hairstyle for those of us with enough hair to do it. Split your hair straight down the middle, or try a zig-zag part for a more unique style. To style your curls, you can either add product and diffuse for more defined curls, or pick out your dry hair for a voluminous finish. Lastly, smooth your flyaways with an edge brush and gel.
9. Slicked down for the Gods with Clips
More clips! This version is a bit more flirty and fun. Start by parting your hair in the middle again, slicking your curls down into a ponytail, and leaving out a couple of spirals for a feminine vibe.
10. Middle Part with Metal Clips
This style is also good if your front hairs are being annoying and unruly. Just add metal clasps!
11. Anything with Butterfly Clips
This style is totally childhood-inspired. Age your hairstyle with face-framing front-hairs, edge control, and add some fun flair with color-coordinated butterfly clips.
12. Straight Bangs Tucked Behind Ears
It’s like a mullet… but hot. If your bangs are long enough, smooth down the front, and secure in by pinning the hair behind your ears.
13. Slicked Bun with Peek-A-Boo Curls
Similar to Number 9, this style lets you choose specific strands to poke out of your hairline. Like many of the other curly tips, one of the most important parts of this styling idea is edge control!
14. Mini Box Braids with Butterfly Clips
It’s important for this look to section your hair in many boxes. Grab a pack of tiny rubber bands that match your har color to assure your spirals don’t start to unravel. This could be one of the more tedious ones on our list, but once you finish braiding, prepare for a head-turning statement everyone will want to copy.
15. Side Part Pins
This look is as simple as it seems. Part your hair in the middle and fasten your hair down with a row of metal pins.
16. Bejeweled Half-Up, Half-Down Buns
Much like the very first idea in this article, start by separating the top section of your hair into two boxes. Now, make two smaller boxes and the front of your hairline, next to your middle part, and use a small rubber band to keep it in place. Take all the hair from one bigger box, and one smaller box to make a space bun. Then add gold or silver hair cuffs from your local beauty store.
17. Bejeweled Side Part Friend Braid
Part your hair to the side and simple French braid the smaller portion post-part. Now add hair cuffs wherever desired.
18. Half-Up, Half-Down with Mini Pony Details
Follow the same steps as in Number 10, but instead of creating two space buns, pull all of that top section of hair into one very high ponytail.
19. Braided Front Bangs
For lazy days, put your hair into a quick half up, half down bun and braid the front sections of your hair into small strands.
20. Braided Buns and SNATCHED Edges
Much like the mini braids idea, this one will require you to split your hair into large box-shaped sections. Then, tie each section with a hair tie, begin braiding, and wrap each section into a bun and secure it with another hair tie.
21. 90s Ball Hair Ties
And last, but not least, try this 90s-inspired curly hairstyle with half up, half down pigtails tied with classic ball hair ties.
Let us know if you have more Instagrammabale hairstyles for curls ideas!
