im going to a ballroom attire party tonight..and i dont want my hair to look like it always does. my hair goes down to...my chest area...and is curly. does anyone know any styles that are easy to do and will look good?
Easy styles for curly hair? i have curly hair too. wear it like half up and half down. i wear it like that alot and always get compliments. just be sure to put a little bit of gel or hairspray in it so it won't frizz up. good luck! =]
Easy styles for curly hair? "Hairstyle Definition
The hairdo described is designed around a very basic tightly crafted ponytail that is anchored at the top of the crown with hair sculpted to fan out and up. The base of the updo hugs the crown and the back of the head. Although the model is not wearing bangs, this style could also be created with any type of fringed front hairline.
Face Shape Considerations
This elegant sleek style highlights the face along with the dress. Although most face shapes will be flattered by this style, if your face is long and thin it is better to design the updo so it lays closer to the head with more volume added along the sides.
Oval and heart shaped faces will look beautiful in this style. Square faces can achieve balance by carefully pulling ringlet tendrils down around the jaw and cheeks to soften. Round face shapes can achieve a slimming effect by adding more height at the crown, adding tendrils at the cheeks and playing with a light dusting of side parted bangs or hairline tendrils.
Best For Hair/Length/Condition
This fanned updo would work best for chin to shoulder length hair that is medium to fine in texture.
One option to consider with baby fine hair is to use a volumizing shampoo and gel or spray to blow up the hair cuticle.
Challenging For Hair/Length/Condition
Hair that is longer than shoulder length, exceptionally thick, naturally wavy or curly would require pre-styling straightening to prepare it for this style.
Thick or super thick hair may not be able to achieve the desired level of sleekness. It would be possible to re-create this look on thick or super thick hair that has been relaxed.
If you have short hair and wish to create this look, consider add- on extensions or clip on ponies.
Getting Started: Creating The Updo
Style #3673 from the Alfred Angelo Prom 2004 collection
漏 Alfred Angelo
This updo may requires the assistance of a professional stylist or a friend or family member that can help you fix your hair. Because the hair has sculpted fanned hair strands that hug the back of your head and crown, additional hands are required to achieve a carefully finished style.
With a little practice you or a prom going buddy could create the updo style. If you prefer, book an appointment with your favorite stylist to create the style.
If you wish to try this style on your own, be sure to spend time in several practice sessions to see if you can duplicate the look. If you have never worn an updo before, be prepared to adjust to a change in your hair comfort factor.
If you are in doubt about how well you would look in this style, have your hair done by a stylist several weeks before your Prom and have a friend take photos. This will give you a chance to look at yourself as others would see your hair.
Instructions
If possible, create this look on hair that is not freshly washed. Right after a shampoo hair tends to be soft, slippery and harder to work with. This is especially true for an updo style.
If you prefer to create the style on newly washed hair be sure to dress the hair well with styling creams, gels or lotions to help anchor the style for long term wear ability.
Step One: Create a deep side part on one side of the head. Starting at the front of the head use a paddle style brush and brush all of your hair back from the hairline on either side of the part to form a ponytail at the back of your crown near the top. Merge the hair on either side of the part to form a very tight angled ponytail sculpture.
Note: If you prefer bangs, these can also be added to the style. Keep in mind that if you modify the style from the instructions the look will not be identical to the photos shown in this article.
Phytolaque Hair Spray
Step Two: Once you have a sleek and tight ponytail, secure it with a hair bungee or Blax band in the same color as your hair.
Apply a good hair spray like Phytolaque to saturate and dampen hair. This will help to make hair more manageable as you style. It will also help to create and sculpt the fanned hair pieces.
Step Three: Grab the entire ponytail in the thumb and forefinger of the left hand approximately 1 1/2 to 2 inches down from the base of the secured ponytail. Taking the right hand, wrap the entire ponytail clockwise over and completely around the thumb and the forefinger to create a large loop with the ends of the new loop pulled up to the same level as the ponytail base.
Step Four: While holding the new hair loop in place with one hand, smooth and flatten the new hair loop and pin securely on the underneath side of the loop next to the scalp.
Use tiny hair or bobby pins in the same color as your hair. Make sure that the new loop is evenly balanced and symmetrical. Use as many pins as necessary to make sure the style will hold. As you pin the new loop be sure to leave 2-3 inches of long ends free.
When you are finished the looped hair will have been carefully merged into the top of the bottom ponytail to create a soft rounded bun effect.
Step Five: Once you have pinned the loop securely into place you should have a stalk of untamed hair ends sticking up near the ponytail base.
Apply hairspray, gel, wax or styling cream to the complete length of the ponytail ends to give them form and texture.
Take one strand and layer it around the base of the ponytail to hide the elastic band.
Step Six: Using your fingers carefully arrange the strands to form a type of free form hair fan. work from side to side to create a balanced fan hair sculpture.
If you want more control over the fanned strands, separate them into 1/4" to 1/2" individual strands, lightly twist clockwise and then pin into place.
Remember to take your time and check each strand as you pin. Make sure that each strand is firmly pinned once you position it. To hold securely, spray each fanned hair section with holding or styling spray as you work.
Position two bobby pins in a X formation near the end of the hair strands to get them to stand up. If you prefer, you can lightly back comb each fanned strand and spray to give it fullness and to form a larger feathery splay form.
Note: Do not use a brush or comb after you have created the ponytail. Use your fingers to style and arrange your hair. Keep the hair as close to your head as possible since this updo look is sleek, elegant and close to the scalp.
Step Seven: Decorate the finished updo style by adding one or more gorgeous fresh flowers or add pink crystals or white colored tiny crystal headbands, hair snaps, magnets or jeweled clips. If you use fresh flowers, wait to pin them into your hair right before you leave for the Prom to keep them as fresh as long as possible.
Conair - Instant Heat 1" Curling Iron
If you prefer, you can leave long tendril sections to cascade down around your face. If you want tighter tendrils use a 1/4 to 1 inch barreled curling iron or hot rollers to give you a tighter ringlet.
Summary
This style can be easily modified by adding more or less wax and/or styling products. Add a little styling wax for a more edgy look. Or keep the look soft by spraying with a light hairspray to finish the look.
Experiment with a range of options from adding different parts and bangs to pinning in add-on hair pieces to create more fanned hair pieces.
Note: A special thank you to Alfred Angelo for sharing this gorgeous gown with HairBoutique.com. If you would like to purchase this gown go to the Alfred Angelo site for a list of retail stores that carry this design."
This is just one hairdo style. There are many more if you click the links in the 'Sources' section.
Good luck! You're going to look gorgeous at the party tonight!
Easy styles for curly hair? buy a wig
Easy styles for curly hair? try with wet hair a pony tail then blow dry you will look good
Easy styles for curly hair? i would just wear it like you normally do, because what if you do your hair up differently and it looks like serious junk? Thats all i have to say.. i would go plain jane or the same. Just me.
Easy styles for curly hair? Pull it back with a few curls hanging down the sides of your face~
Easy styles for curly hair? Like " Halle BERRY" .
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Easy styles for curly hair? first , use sun silk. Then straiten your hair
Easy styles for curly hair? what happens when you put bigger rollers in your hair..? or maybe to blow dry, then use a 1 1/2 barrel to get the bigger curls, then run your fingers through and set with a frizz balm and hairspray.. maybe with some cute pins!! good luck
Easy styles for curly hair? Get a decorative clip, gather your hair and twist once then clip it. Let some fall in front and sides and back, it will be beautiful.
Easy styles for curly hair? braids- 1 or 2, french braids (search how to french braid on Q search), side braid
ponytails- half, side, pigtails
buns- loose and messy
iron- straighten it, crimp it
accessories- headbands, clips
hair part- part it on the side
bangs- clip them up
if u straighten ur hair, u could also get a hair stylist to do an "updo" for ur hair
good luck!
