Natural Curly Hair Styles

Natural curly hair styles can be done on children, women, and men. People with fine, thick, long, short, or ethnic hair can all style their natural curls. An "I-Do" up-do, a night on the town up-do, or a simple leave it down and let it flow style are all ways to show off your beautiful curls.

Simple Up-Do’

It can be hard to manage natural curls and when you’re at work or enjoying a night out, you don’t want to have to deal with hair issues. Some simple up-do’s can help keep hair nightmares at bay.

Ponytail

First is the ever classic ponytail but with a modern spin. In fact, celebrities have been seen sporting high ponytails and side ponytails, making the ponytail a red-carpet do. They have also been seen spicing up another traditional hair style-the braid.

Braids

Long side braids are very trendy right now and they are an easy way to keep hair out of your face. You can also dress up your braid by leaving some short, front pieces of hair loose.

Half Up Half Down

Another of the easy to do natural curly hair styles is the half up, half down. This style allows you to show off your face and your flowing locks. Add a little fashion flare with a headband or a few hair clips.

Chignon

If you want to look professional but still flaunt those sexy curls, a loose chignon is just the trick. Your hair is pulled back so it Every woman wants her hair to look perfect on her wedding day. Simple twists to classic natural curly hair styles can help create the ideal hair-do for a woman’s important day.
To turn a half up, half down style into bridal chic start by pulling the hair tightly away from the face. Raise the hair at the crown for volume and let the curls loosely flow and tumble down the neck and the back. Part the hair so that waves come forward and cover the shoulders and chest.
Another elegant "I-Do" hairstyle is an unfastened collection of coils placed in back of the ear on one side and streaming along the face on the other. The hair is than side swept and can be adorned with shimmering barrettes.
Crystal or diamond studded bobby pins or hair clips will make any bridal up-do stand out. Adding a sparkling touch to natural curly hair styles is a great way for you and your hair to stand out.

Styles for Men

Natural curly hair styles available to men are similar to those available to women. A man may choose to wear his curls down, put them in a ponytail, or even braid them. The half up, half down style is not very popular with men but they can of course wear their hair this way. Men with ethnic hair may opt for an afro. Instead of a headband a man may choose to wear a bandana.

Children with Curls

Obviously a child, male or female, can style their curls the same way as an adult. The difference for a child comes with the maintenance. Life123.com offers parents some tips on how to tame their child’s curly locks:
 Curly hair that is dry should never be brushed.
If the knots are really bad use a detangling product that is safe to use on children.
Do not use a blow dryer on curly hair.
 Apply a leave-in conditioner to lock in moisture and reduce frizz.
Buy hair products specifically designed for curly hair.
Following this advice should keep your kids from crying and their curls intact.
Natural curly hair styles are no different from the styles used by people with straight hair. The variables lie in the styling products and rules for hair care. The finished look will also differ since straight hair is flatter while curls add volume and bounce.