Medium Curly Hairstyles

So many people have curly hair they have been masquerading as straight for a long time because that’s what they felt was in style. Straighteners and smoothing products have been a huge business for years! Now we are starting to see a resurgence of curls in all lengths and styles on celebrities and in publications, but don’t put your straightener away forever. Just don’t be afraid to revisit your roots. Curls are now HOT! Let’s take a look at types of curls and ways to maximize what nature gave you.

Super Tight Curls: They can be a huge pain to maintain, but great curls like these shouldn’t stay hidden. Using the right styling and conditioning products can make a huge difference in the overall appearance of this type of curl.

Shampooing too frequently can sap the natural oils straight out of the hair and add to the frizziness that made you want to straighten your hair in the first place, making this curl type a righteous mess. If you have to shower and get your hair wet every day, don’t use shampoo every time. Rinse it out, then use a conditioner to help smooth the strands after you gently towel dry. (If you are prone to oily scalp, try massaging shampoo into just the roots, then rinse it out without pulling the suds through the ends.)

Try using a leave-in conditioner and wide-tooth comb to straighten out the tangles. Get regular deep conditioning treatments at a salon, or give them to yourself! Adding all this moisture back into your hair will help the curls stay glossy and tame them down a bit. Curls demand moisture, so give it to them. It may take a little while to really notice a difference, but this method is definitely worth the wait.

When choosing styling products, try a gel instead of a mousse, and maybe add in a product along with the gel that is formulated just for curly hair that will add shine, condition, and work with the curl instead of against it.

People with super tight curls should show them off, not hide them all the time. They take time and effort, but they are beautiful and you will be ahead of the trend.

Medium Curls: These curls have a softer look to them and aren’t as much maintenance as the tight curls, but they can look just as crazy if you don’t maintain them! When you go to your stylist for a cut, make sure they stay away from thinning shears and razors. These cutting methods tend to make hair look frizzier and are not your friend.

Can you have this type of curl and still have a fantastic style? Of course! A medium length cut on curly hair can look amazing, but make sure your stylist cuts it on the long side. Once the hair dries, it shortens up, and you don’t want your head to look like a huge puffy ball. They can put in layers to give the hair form and structure so it isn’t just one solid mass.

When you style your hair, don’t be afraid to add your own finishing touches with a curling iron. Putting the curling iron to the ends will help polish the natural curls off and make your hair look professionally done in no time at all!

Other Curls: Bouncy curls, loose curls, large wavy curls, volumizing curls… so many types of curls, the list goes on and on! If you’ve got some natural wave and want larger curls try adding products formulated to enhance curls and use medium hot rollers, then separate with your fingers to get luscious locks of hair. You can also try rag rolling, pin curls, wrap hair in loose buns overnight to dry and form curls… There is and endless variety of ways to get incredible curls.

The bottom line is that curls are on their way back in a big way. Take advantage of the change in fashion and play up your curls instead of hiding them.

Recommended products: Aveda Be-Curly Kit, Ouidad Love Your Curls Starter Set, CURLS Whipped Cream, Curl Junkie Curl Assurance Hair Styling Water, Blended Beauty Curly Frizz Pudding, Paul Mitchell Hold Me Tight Finishing Spray