Curly Cues: Ten Textured Holiday Party Hairstyles

Nia Long keeps it classy with this chic, curled bob. Keep your style fresh by sleeping on a silk hair bonnet (not the cutest look, but you’ll thank us later).

The only thing we love more than actress Kerry Washington are her gorgeous curls. Here, she rocks a middle part for a soft, slightly bohemian look.

If it’s the second day of your tousled wavy ’do, take a cue from Tyra Banks and pull it into a side ponytail for an easy, glamorous look.

Pump up the volume like actress Vanessa Williams, who sexes up her textured spirals with major root voltage.

To get rumpled, bedhead waves like Mariah’s, wrap random sections of hair around a large barreled curling iron and set with a light holding spray.

To rock Beyonce’s party-perfect ’do, use a boar bristle brush to sweep your strands into a low pony. Then, wind small sections around a 1/2" barrel curling iron for rippling ringlets.

Alicia Keys hits all the right notes with her voluptuous curls and dramatic, side-swooping bangs.

Kelly Rowland dresses up her fluffy spirals by creating a center part, slicking the top section back and securing with bobby pins.

Joy Bryant gives her loose waves a chic, California-girl spin by pinning small tendrils away from her face, on either side.

Thandie Newton masters the effortless glamour moment by sweeping her glossy, loose waves over one shoulder.