Up Styles and Updos for Curly Hair

Hi Maria,

I have pictures and full instructions on this site for three up style Curly Hair Looks - the Victorian, the Doubletake and the Twisted Back curly hair styles.

These updos are from my book Strictly Curls. You can check out the book, and preview some of the styles, on my website: strictlycurls.com!

Enjoy :) Nicole

Many of my clients have asked the very same question. As a solution I wrote Strictly Curls, so my clients and curly women like yourself can have a styling resource to draw upon day after day.

Strictly Curls is a collection of 14 different ways to wear your curly hair up! I teach you how to do each style through step-by-step photos and written text.

There are also sections on bobby pinning and accessories, as well as helpful tips through out the book.

There is a sneak peek of one of the looks in the book on curly-hair-styles-magazine entitled: Tired of a Pony Tail?

You can also find a couple styles on my website. You'll find a link near the top of the page, in my answer to Maria's question (she's the girl with gorgeous, extremely curly blonde hair :)

Thanks for your interest and I know the book will help!

Enjoy,
Nicole

You have beautiful curls!!

I understand your frustration. That is why I wrote Strictly Curls! Check it out. I think it will help! You'll find a link in my answer to the girl with curly blonde hair (Maria) at the top of this page.

Cheers, Nicole

Accessories

Bangs really are a bad idea : /

I suggest using cute headbands and such to try different styles. Recently, I've been doing low, side ponytails, which are really easy and cute. I have about the same type of hair as you, maybe a bit more curly.

Same deal!

Ugh. I'm in the same position. I have the same hair as you do and I'm so sick of not being able to have bangs or anything. I think I'm going to get bangs and then be really obsessed with straightening my bangs despite having the rest of my hair curly.

Finding an updo do for very long hair can be a little tricky. Luckily you came to the right place.

The book Strictly Curls was written especially for you.

In the book there are the Victorian, Hestia, Aphrodite, Knotty Princess and about two other looks that would work with your hair length.

With each look comes with a before and after picture, step-by-step photos and written instructions on how to create the look.

It's a great resource for up styles because the book has tons of pictures of curly hair! Also, I have included tips on bobby pinning. As I am sure you know, the longer your hair the larger the bobby pin you need to hold your hair up.

You can pick up the book on Barnes and Noble.com or www.borders.com or on my site, www.strictlycurls.com.

Take Care,
Nicole

To learn how to do some of the looks in Strictly Curls , check out the three curly looks on this site (see above for the page). Practise those styles, and if you like them you can pick up a copy of the book and have full instructions for all 14 looks :)

Best of luck, Nicole

Kiara,

yes, if your hair is shoulder length or longer there many ways to style your hair up.

Three glamorous styles. are available with full instructions right here.

If you like them, check out my book, Strictly Curls. It is a collection of 14 different up styles for curly hair. I've got directions for finding the book and my web site near the top of the page, in my answer to Maria's question.

Best of Luck, Nicole

Hi Emilee,

with shoulder length hair there are quite a few options for updos and half up styles. Near the top of this page you'll find a link to my book: Strictly Curls (see above), which showcases 14 different ways to wear your curly hair up.

You can read how to create three of those styles right now on this site (see the link above). The page includes pictures and full how to instructions for all three hairstyles.

Best of luck, Nicole

Hi Chloe,

to tie up your hair check out the page on this site entitled Curly Hair Looks (see the link above). There you will find three looks from my book Strictly Curls.

If you find these three looks easy to do you may want to purchase Strictly Curls to try more looks. You can pick up a copy of the book via my website (for directions to my site, see my answer to Maria - the curly blonde girl above).

Best of luck, Nicole

Hi,

the best resource for styling curly hair for prom is my book: Strictly Curls! You can check it out online at strictlycurls.com.

Best of luck, Nicole

Hi Mary,

there are many different ways to wear curly hair! In my book Strictly Curls. You can learn to do your own hair with step by step photos and instruction.

On this site (see above) you can try three of the looks from Strictly Curls completely free of charge!

If you find these looks work for you then pick up a copy of Strictly Curls via my website! Enjoy!

Best of luck, Nicole

Hi Katie,

your options for updos and half up styles are limited if your hair length is around your ears and shorter.

With your length, the Twisted Back is the only hairstyle I can suggest. You'll find pictures and step by step instructions for the Twisted Back right here on this site.

If you're getting tired of your short hair I suggest either playing with the color or growing it out!

Best of luck, Nicole

Hello,

Funny you should ask ... it so happens my book Strictly Curls (see above) has 14 different looks to wear your long curly hair pulled up.

On this website you'll discover three looks (see above) from the book. They come with photos and full how-to instructions.

You could try the Twisted Back look to help with the baby hairs. Make sure you use a good gel before twisting the hair back to help control them a bit. Then, try the Victorian. Hey, you could even put the two looks together!

Have fun. The options are endless - it just takes a little practice and patience.

Best of luck, Nicole

Ordering over the internet is really the only way to get Strictly Curls internationally, unless you're in Australia (Curly Hair Styles Magazine has a small stock on hand for local customers).

I wish I could help you for your ball. Maybe you could get an idea off my site, www.strictlycurls.com - I have two styles you can look at there, as well as the three looks already available here with free instructions (see above) - the Victorian, the Twisted back and the Doubletake.

Have fun at the ball!
Nicole

You have beautiful color and great curls!

For color I would only enhance what you have. You could do a low light or high light 1 to 3 shades darker or lighter. It really depends on what you are looking for.

Staying 1 to 3 shades in your natural color will just enhance what you have. I would foil highlight the color. This gives a more natural look. For this technique I would definitely see a professional.

I love it! You have my favorite color of hair!

The length of your hair is great for up-dos. The layers, however, do limit you a little bit. But it seems from your pictures that you have a handle on putting it up.

I would recommend the Frenchy and the Double Take looks out of my book Strictly Curls. When you have mastered those looks, I would try the Twisted Up and the Princess.

I highly recommend checking out the book. You can get a sneak peak inside the book on my web site: www.Strictlycurls.com! Your local book store may carry it as well.

Best Wishes,
Nicole

Haley,

yes, I can help! I wrote Strictly Curls just for girls like yourself!

The book has 14 different looks that you can do on your own hair. I walk you through each look step-by-step with pictures and written text. Check it out on this website or strictlycurls.com.

Enjoy, Nicole

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