Best Curly Updos and Half Updos for Medium Hair

Whether your hair is naturally curly or you decide to give the curling iron a spin, try some of the coolest curly updos and half updos that range from casual looks to elegant curly updo wedding hairstyles that also work for other special occasions.

Long curly hair gives you the most freedom, but as long as your hair isn't super short, you can still try the best curly updos for medium hair or experiment in order to find the right half updo for curly hair.

Curly Updos for Medium Hair

A cool twist on the chignon, the side bun is one of the best curly updo wedding hairstyles, but you can also turn this look into a more casual style. If your hair is naturally curls, start by applying a touch of smoothing cream on your curls while they're still damp. After air-drying, run your fingers through your curls and move them towards one side as if to make a ponytail. Secure the base with an elastic band, then create a bun by pulling your hair only halfway through it. This look is one of the best curly updos for medium hair, so push the boundaries and add hair accessories to create a special look.

Another cool idea for a cute curly updo for medium hair that's too short for more complex hairstyles, is a romantic pinned-back look. After getting out of the shower, part your hair on your best side, apply smoothing cream, let your curls dry, then start pinning small sections at the back, on the opposite side of your side part. Finish the look with anti-frizz spray.

Another excellent choice for your medium curly hair is the faux bob. Pin your hair under itself to create this cool looking bob without cutting even one inch of your curls.

See also: How to Style a Knotted Chignon

Ideas for the Perfect Half Updo for Curly Hair

Curly updo wedding hairstyles are very popular, but you can get an equally sophisticated look with a half updo. Most easy half updos for long hair include either braiding or twisting, but with curly hair, you might only need a few bobby pins to get a perfect half updo look for a special occasion.

Pull the top half of your hair back in an updo and add extra volume on the crown with a little teasing if you want a more dramatic look.

Complete your half updo for curly hair with a cool hair accessory and you've got a prom/party ready look or go for hidden pins and elastic bands for a casual look that highlights the beautiful texture of your hair without too much effort.

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Short Hairstyles for Natural Curly Hair

If you have an oval face, you may consider yourself lucky, as your face type allows you to sport basically any kind of short natural curly hairstyle. Pixies are great for short natural curly hair, especially if your locks are on the thick side! Make sure your pixie hairstyle looks amazing by applying styling gel and hairspray to keep stubborn hairs in place.

Bobs are also stunning short hairstyles for natural curly hair. Choose this type of hairstyle if your tresses are wavy, and if you have fine hair. To style a bob to perfection, apply styling cream on damp hair, scrunch it and the blow dry your short natural curly hair. A shine product such as Alterna Bamboo Luminous Shine mist will provide the finishing touch.

Short Hairstyles for Natural Curly Hair for Round Faces

Some of the best hairstyles for natural curly hair when it comes to round faces involve uneven cuts, with various hair lengths. You can't go wrong with a long, asymmetrical bob. Just make sure the face-framing hair strands are about 2 inches longer than the jawline, as that's the flattering length for round faces.

If you dare to wear a dramatic, short natural curly hair look, then go for a super short, cropped cut. It's best to go for this hairstyle if you have thick hair and tight curls.

Best Hairstyles for Natural Curly Hair for Heart Shaped Faces

If you have a heart shaped face, you're able to pull off a vast array of hairstyles. When your locks are on the curly side, remember that some of the best haircuts for natural curly hair for your face shape are bob hairstyles.

A short, bouncy bob will suit you perfectly especially if your tresses are rather thin, and form soft waves. Make sure you take care of your locks properly by applying a conditioner for curly hair after every wash. You may also style your short natural curly hair with texturizing sprays such as Curly Sexy Hair Full On Curls texturizer, and shine serums.

Styles for Short Natural Curly Hair for Square Faces

Flattering short natural curly hairstyles for square faces make sure the edges of your face become rounder. You can't go wrong with any short hairstyle for curly hair as long as you add volume on the upper half of your head.

What's more, short hairstyles for natural curly hair look best on a square face if your locks are large and loose.

More styles for curly hair:
Curly Medium Hairstyles
Haircuts for Curly Hair Types

Images: Fabio Salsa, Revlon, Saint Algue, Marc Antoni, Franck Provost

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Curly Hairstyle Trends for Fall/Winter 2011-2012

Sporting a fabulous hairstyle is the easiest way to embrace this season's fashion trends, so if you love curly hairstyles you should definitely take note of some of the hottest hairstyle choices right off the runways. Embrace your curls or try something different with some of the beauty looks presented below.

Creating a fashionable look means paying attention to every single little detail from our style choices to our beauty related decisions. With a multitude of options ready to be explored, the latest trends in the area of beauty can provide surprising insights in terms of flattering choices.

Curly hairstyles are often considered the most eloquent expression of femininity and some of the most important high-end brands have definitely done their best to find fabulous hairstyles that can flatter anyone. Each brand puts its creative spin over the styles presented, enabling women with different style perspectives to find the most alluring styles for them.

Shoulder length hairstyles and long ones are some of the most versatile styles around, so it's no wonder most brands have chosen to create fabulous curls on these two lengths. If at Christian Dior we are able to spot subtle, perfectly symmetrical retro curls with a touch of purposeful messiness for a more modern effect, other brands have an almost opposing perspective. The 3.1 Phillip Lim brand, for example, uses contrasts between textures to create a flattering look with a modern touch.

Zac PosenChristian Dior 3.1 Phillip LimRoksanda Ililncic

At a simple glance on the runway hairstyles, it's easy to notice that subtlety when it comes to creating curls or gentle waves is generally the preferred approach. The fascination for sleek straight hairstyles is still going strong and curls are the ideal way to create hair volume and to soften facial features. Looks such as the ones from Oscar de la Renta or Isabel Marant illustrate this notion perfectly. Barely there curls have the power to create an elegant look almost effortlessly, so this is a fabulous option for those who are pressed by time, but still want to look their best this season.

The less is more philosophy is also endorsed by Zac Posen or Rocksanda Ilincic where alternating between casual and more refined hairstyles is as simple as selecting the right curls style. More complex approaches are not totally left aside and the fabulous updo styles that can be seen at Monique Lhullier are definitely worth taking as inspiration. Gorgeous loose curls skillfully arranged into one completely sophisticated and rather unexpected updo style can prove to be a fabulous combo for anyone who wants to impress.

From subtle retro vibes to more modern approaches, the curly hairstyles spotted on the runway have one thing in common: the idea that elegance and sophistication don't always have to be synonym with high volume, overly edgy accents or even perfect proportions. Simple, classy and tasteful curly hairstyles are one of the trendiest choices you can make this season.

Oscar de la RentaZac PosenMonique LhulillierIsabel Marant

Photos via style.com, elle.com

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