Holiday party season is here. With that, comes shopping for the perfectly festive dresses for office and family celebrations alike. To bring it all together, though? An elevated hairstyle that still shows off your curls.
With just a few simple steps and the right products, you can create stunning, curly hair-approved party looks from your home. Whether you’re going for elegant, playful, or bold, there’s something for everyone to choose from below.
Super Defined Glam Curls
To achieve an elegant look that enhances your natural curls, wash your hair and apply a leave-in conditioner. Section your hair and apply curl-defining cream using your fingers or the praying hand’s method. Then, use a diffuser to dry your hair and separate curls for volume. Finish by adding shine spray or hair oil to the ends for a polished, party-ready glow.
Half-Up, Half-Down
You can never go wrong with a half-up, half-down hairstyle. With freshly washed curls, start with using a curl refresher spray or leave-in conditioner. You can either use a wide-tooth comb or your fingers to part and separate the top half from the bottom half. Gather the top section of your hair into a loose ponytail or twist it into a small bun to keep your curls intact.
Wet Look
You can apply a generous amount of curl-defining gel to damp hair for a sleek, high-fashion party style, channeling Rihanna. Make sure to slick the roots back for a polished, wet appearance. To finish the look, scrunch the ends to maintain defined, glossy curls.
Side-Swept Curls
If you’re looking for a classic hairstyle, simply sweep your curls to one side and secure them with bobby pins. If you want a glamorous style, add a glittery clip to give it an extra dose of sparkle.
Elegant-Messy Curly Bun
Without a doubt, a bun can make you look put together. All you have to do is grab and gather your curls at the top of your head and pull them back in a ponytail. You can pull the ponytail halfway through on the last loop of the tie to create a loose bun look with a few ends sticking out.
