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Home • Hair

9 Fresh Ways To Style Curly Hair

It's time to kiss uninspiring hair buh-bye.
9 Fresh Ways To Style Curly Hair
By Jennifer Ford · Updated December 6, 2020
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We’ve reached the time of year when seasonal depression sets in. Cold weather is akin to suck the life out everything, and especially our hair. Hence the reason why many of us find ourselves in a hair rut come the holiday season.

With freezing temperatures, we tend to put a halt on our wash-and-go styles, and cozy-up under beanies, berets, and wool caps. And while the aforementioned accessories help to conceal bad hair days, unfortunately, they only make matters of dry hair worse.

The best way to avoid lifeless looking hair and the seasonal slump this fall, is to do your hair. It’s mind-blowing, right?

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So to inspire you, we tapped our good curl-friend Yara Shahidi, for nine fresh ways to liven up your locs this season. Check them out in the gallery below.

01
Half and Half
The easiest way to elevate your curls is to pull them up into a ponytail. If you’re working with a lot of volume, then try this half up half down style.
9 Fresh Ways To Style Curly Hair
02
Curly Bob
We may not be able to time travel, but we can bring back hair trends of seasons past like this stunning asymmetrical shaggy bob with bangs.
9 Fresh Ways To Style Curly Hair
03
Pineapple Bun
Updos can be classy and sassy, and if you want to channel both looks at the same then try this stunning style.
9 Fresh Ways To Style Curly Hair
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04
Plush Ponytails
Give your ponytail a cool and culy-licious update by teasing out your ringlets.
9 Fresh Ways To Style Curly Hair
Photo: Getty
05
Beautiful Blow Out
The bigger the blowout, the harder they’ll stare, so be prepared to be the center of attention with this larger than life hairdo.
9 Fresh Ways To Style Curly Hair
06
Angelic Afro
You’ll leave onlookers in awe with this heavenly halo.
9 Fresh Ways To Style Curly Hair
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07
Low Ponytail
This pretty ponytail says polished in the front and party in the back, which makes it perfect ‘do for the office, and happy hour.
9 Fresh Ways To Style Curly Hair
Photo: Getty
08
Cornrowed Crown
Spice up your go-to hairstyle by adding a little detail like these cool cornrows.
9 Fresh Ways To Style Curly Hair
Photo: Getty
09
Bountiful Bun
If you thought you couldn’t pull off a ballerina bun with your voluminous curls, then think again. This pretty top knot proves that you can rock the updo do.
9 Fresh Ways To Style Curly Hair
Photo: Getty
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