Curly hairstyle ideas

Small, tight curls give your hair volume and texture that can’t be beat. This look on Alicia Keys is a beautiful, natural look.

Messy beach curls like Aly Michalka’s are a great way to add a casual touch to any style. A half updo like this is a perfect date night hairstyle.

Women with short hair are often afraid of adding tight curls to their hair, but Cybill Shepherd shows that it can be a really sophisticated look. If you’re still nervous about these curls, keep your bangs natural.

Hilary Swank looks absolutely fabulous with her hair curled in large, alternating curls and swept to the side. The contrast of a simple side pony with intricate curls makes it a beautiful style.

Starting your curls directly at the root is a daring choice, but when it’s done right, it looks gorgeous as Jenny McCarthy proves.

In the summer, it is essential to perfect the beach wave hairstyle. Julianne Hough wears her loosely curled strands beautifully on a day out shopping.

Soft ringlets, like these on Kate Hudson, give your look a soft and gentle feel. It’s a great style choice for an outdoor event or a day with the children.

Katherine Heigl shows off a conservative and cute curled bob hairstyle that we think looks beautiful on her. This is a great hairstyle for the office too.

We love how Katy Perry always plays with her personal style. This ode to hairstyles of the ’50s is a fun, playful look you could wear on a special occasion.

If you’re looking for a more natural look, Kimberly Perry has the hairstyle for you. Her natural soft curls are maintained enough to look styled, but still wild and free. We love it.

Kirsten Dunst’s curls are more disheveled than styled, but they still look wonderful on her. This is an easy look to achieve for days when you’re in a rush.

Curls don’t always have to be unruly. Kristen Wiig proves that they can look deliberate and gorgeous when done right.

Curling the ends of your long hair is a good technique for adding life to your hair. We love what Lizzie Cundy has done here by curling sections of her hair but leaving most of it straight.

If you’ve got a rounded face like Mila Kunis has, it’s a good idea to start your curls below the jaw line so that your face is elongated.

What else can be said for a stunning, natural curly hairstyle? Porschla Coleman rocks this shoulder-length hairstyle!

There’s a reason she’s the poster girl for curly hairstyles. Sarah Jessica Parker has perfected the look. We love her large, loose curls. They work in any situation.

Selita Ebanks pins her tight natural curls back into this half up-half down hairstyle. She looks girly and wonderful. We love it.

Sometimes you just have to let your curls run the show. Solange Knowles lets her curls out and we think she looks fabulous.

Change up your curly hairstyle with tight twists like Taylor Swift has. It’s a youthful look that anyone can wear.

AnnaLynne McCord adds some subtle highlights to her tight curls to add even more definition and texture. It’s a great choice for the summer months especially.

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