Curly hair can be on tough styling challenge. It frizzes, curls back out when you don’t want it to and fights you every step of the way. The key is to try to work with your curls instead of against them. Use these five curly hairstyles to help manage the frizz and enhance your natural curl.
Straighten it out
It’s no secret that women with curls covet straight hair. But have no fear curly heads, you can straighten your hair with a flat iron and maintain a sleek, straight style all day.
Use a comb to part your hair and divide your locks into several sections. Use a hair claw to keep each section separate. Unclip one section and partition it into smaller sections. Run the flat iron through each partition from root to tip. Repeat for all sections.
Wear it long
The key here is to have enough length to weigh down some of the curls. Ask your hair stylist for a layered style that’s medium to long. Go for layers that are angled back. Use a relaxer if you’re worried about the curls taking over and curling back.
Scrunch for volume
Scrunching is one of the easiest ways to manage wet, curly hair — and makes a great no-fuss look for summer. After towel drying, work a curl-defining cream through your hair near the scalp. Then, scrunch the tips of your hair with a curl-enhancing cream to infuse moisture and refine curls. Lastly, boost volume with a blowdryer using a diffuser attachment to maintain the shape of your style.
Clip it
Creating updos with long, curly hair is more difficult than with straight hair. Curls tend to take up more space and prevent the claw from attaining maximum hold. But there’s an easy fix: Use claws with multiple thin tines instead of those with only five or six thick tines. Secure hair in a low ponytail first for more support.
Embrace bangs
Women with curly hair often avoid bangs, as they require a lot of maintenance. However, bangs are especially stylish. This is particularly true when paired with long, wavy hair. Try thick, long, sidestepped bangs with long layers. These can be flat ironed in seconds, eliminating the hassle of fringe cuts.
