Creating a stylish updo for curly hair often involves gathering your curls and securing them into a desired shape. While techniques vary, a common method starts with forming a ponytail and using a hairband to secure the style.
Steps for a Simple Curly Updo
Curly hair offers natural volume and texture, making it ideal for updos. Here's a basic approach incorporating the use of a hairband for security:
- Prepare Your Curls: Ensure your hair is detangled and moisturized. You can use products to enhance curl definition and reduce frizz before styling.
- Gather Your Hair: Decide on the placement of your updo (e.g., high on the crown, low at the nape). Gather your curly hair into a ponytail at this desired height. Secure the initial ponytail with a hair tie.
- Form the Updo: Twist, loop, or wrap the ponytail around its base to create a bun, knot, or other desired shape. Secure this shape with bobby pins.
- Secure with a Hairband: For added security or a specific look, you can use a hairband to further hold the style in place. According to one method, you can:
- Take the hairband.
- Wrap it once more over the ponytail (or the bun formed from it).
- If you find the hold is too tight, you can simply use another hairband.
- Alternatively, try wrapping the hairband part way over the ponytail (or updo) to achieve the desired level of firmness and support.
Tips for Curly Updos
- Don't aim for perfection: Embrace the natural texture and flyaways of your curls.
- Use the right tools: Bobby pins that match your hair color and sturdy hair ties are essential.
- Consider your hair type: Denser curls might require more pins and stronger bands.
- Layer for volume: If you want a fuller look, gently pull out small pieces of curls from the updo.
Using a hairband as a final securing step over the base ponytail or the formed updo helps ensure the style stays in place throughout the day while managing the volume characteristic of curly hair.
