Knowing how to style the front of curly hair can be a challenge. Here’s my easy guide to styling curly hair for updos or any hairstyle you like.
Most of the time on Hair Romance you only see the back of my head.
It’s partly because the front of my styles are fairly simple but there’s another reason…
I’m really awkward when taking pictures of myself!
But I faced the camera today to show you some quick and easy tricks you can use to style the front of curly hair.
I’ve made a video which you can watch below to show you several different ways which you can watch below to show you several different ways to fix the front of your hair.
Do you have a good side?
Is it just me or do you seems to have one good side for curly hair?
I definitely prefer my left side. The curls on my right are a little bit wavier rather than curls.
So when styling the front of your hair you choose a side that suits your curls. Here are my tips to how to style the front of curly hair.
(And sorry for getting sidetracked in the video! I had to tell you about our dog so you’d really understand how much I tuck my hair behind my ear.)
I hope you enjoy some of the funny touches in this video as well. Jim had a great time editing this for me.
How to style the front of curly hair – Tips and curly hair tutorials video
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Curly hair tips and tutorials
1. The secret pin
My first tip for styling the front of curly hair is the secret pin. Twist your hair back but instead of putting it on top of your hair, you want to pin it underneath.
The trick is to do a 180 degree turn with your bobby pin, weaving it through the twist so that it stays in place. Try this if you like to wear your hair out but also to keep it off your face. This twist style can work with a low updo or bun.
2. The easy twisted top knot
This is the perfect way to keep your hair off the top of your face. You can create a loose or tight top knot to hold back the top layers of your hair and keep your hair off your face.
I like to keep a little bit of volume on top to balance the width of my hair.
3. The fringe braid
Technically this fringe braid is a Dutch lace braid, but don’t worry about the names. Watch the video tutorial and you’ll see how I do it. I only add hair from the back so that the braid sits exactly where I want it on my hair line.
As with the secret pin, hide the end of this braid under the rest of your hair or you could combine it into an updo.
4. How to get extra volume
A common complaint with curly hair is a lack of volume on top. Often it seems that way because it’s out of balance with the texture at the ends of our hair. The trick to fix this is to flip your part.
If you normally part your hair on the right, do a part on the left side instead. You’ll instantly create volume and uncover some perfectly formed curls. If you prefer centre part, create a zigzag part so that you have equal volume on either side.
5. Find your perfect combination
If I’m planning on wearing my hair up, I’ll take elements from each of these tips to create a perfect style that suits my hair.
You might want to create a contrast with a braid and a bun, or add more volume on top. It’s up to you and what matches your curls.
When doing an updo, I always style the front of my hair first.
6. Don’t be afraid to experiment
Experiment with different combination to see which you like best. You might prefer to keep some layers out at the sides when you have an updo or have a little bit more volume when you’re wearing a side bun.
Don’t try to be perfect, it’s all about having fun with your hair and finding your own hair romance.
I’d love to know what’s your favourite way to style the front of your curly hair.
And did you like Jim’s edit on the video? Let me know on the comments below.
My hair dries into and/or later developes into an unattactive triangle shape. The top is closer to the head and the bottom bells out above my shoulders. It is all cut one length. If I get layers, it becomes a ball. oh, no!…. How do I get a normal flowing shape?
I’m struggling with getting rid of the part… I have a solid line down the right side. I have tried drying it so there is a part but my hair seems to naturally go back to the part. I find my less curly side is the side I sleep on…
Do you struggle with baby curls? My hair line always looks crazy with my new curls growing … any tips?
I have exactly the same issue! If I pull my hair back, it is just a bunch of tiny curls that are not nearly long enough to be held back around my face.
My most favorite hair product for a long time now is Curls Rock by Tigi. A little goes a long way! Have you used this?
Hi
I have semi curly kinky hair all around the bottom part of my hair but the top 6th is straight. I would like to know what kind of curling iron i could use to give me a match for the bottom.
I need help finding this out!!!!
sometimes the weight of our hair can make the top section straighten out, is your hair long? Or maybe as your hair is drying, it’s sitting flat so it’s not able to hold the curl. You could try using a diffuser and drying your hair upside down to see if this encourages more curl at the top. Let me know how you go x
Hi there ! I like your YouTube channel and just went through your website, and really like it too. I have short naturally curly hair and in addition I am red head. When I say short curly hair I mean short as the ear length. I am trying to regrow it as I used to have long hair. Then I didn’t know how to style it, but now with all info and websites and YouTube I think I’ll be good to go. However, I am struggling with my hair, because it’s still to short to have a style, it’s frizzy, and I am still in process to find the right products. In addition I live in cold place, I wet my hair every day if not twice a day in order to style it. Any suggestions how to maintain thick curly hair at night, cause I can’t do pineapple yet, products suggestions, and any styles I can practice? Thank you in advance .
Hi Giza, so glad you’ve found Hair Romance! I grew my hair out from a pixie cut so I know how it feels.I started doing my “Twist & Pin” updos because my hair was too short for a ponytail. I have a video coming up that shows you how to clip your hair at night which I think might help. As for styles in the day, I would get a bunch of bobby pins and create a series of twists. The messier the better! Before you know it, you’ll be able to braid your hair too which helps to wait out the time between washes too. Good luck! xx
Great video! And thats so funny about the dog ?
And YES my hair does the same thing, one side is kinkier than the other lol
Thanks for all the super helpful tips! ?
How do you style the front after washing before drying? This makes a big difference as to where my curls fall and how they look. I struggle with this constantly! Thanks