I never discriminate but for this super easy updo hairstyle tutorial, you do need curly hair.
Most hairstyle tutorials that I create for Hair Romance can be done in both straight and curly hair. Sometimes it’s hard to imagine how the style would look in differently textured hair but it shouldn’t stop you from trying it anyway. You can really make the style unique in your hair.
But this hairstyle is an exception.
You do need curly hair for this twisted curly updo.
It doesn’t matter whether your hair is naturally curly or you’ve curled your hair with a curling wand or hot rollers.
What matters is texture.
You won’t get the same result in straight hair for this hairstyle tutorial.
If your hair is naturally curly, I recommend following these steps on how to style curly hair. LINK
If you want to curl your hair, check out this waves hairstyle tutorial. LINK
Now you’ve got some fabulous curls happening in your hair, let’s try this super easy updo tutorial.
Super easy updo hairstyle tutorial for curly hair
What you need:
- Bobby pins
- Hair elastics (Only if you have long or thick hair)
Step-by-step tutorial:
- This is a more free-form tutorial as we’ll loosely pin up sections of curls. You can adapt it to suit your curls as you go.
- Don’t brush curly hair! You can use a leave in conditioner spray if you have any tangles.
- Separate a section on top of your head down to around your temples. Give it a twist at the back and pin it in place with bobby pins. I like to leave it loose to keep some volume on top.
- Next take a section of curls near your left ear and twist them over and around the first bobby pins. Pin them in place with bobby pins.
- Depending on how much hair you have, split the rest of your hair in 2-4 sections. Twist each section up into a loose bun and pin in place.
- Look out for any curls poking out and push them back in. Use a pin to keep them up if you need to.
Styling tips:
- If you have long or thick hair – use hair elastics to create some small ponytails in step 5. This helps hold your hair up so you can pin the curls more easily.
Also, try using spin pins instead of bobby pins if you have thick hair.
- If you’re not a fan of asymmetrical styles – make the updo centred at the back of your head, below your occipital bone. That’s the bone you can feel at the back of your head where it curves down.
- Work with your curls – if you like layers around your face, leave them out. If you don’t, then twist them back and pin them into your updo.
This style is so easy because you adapt it to your curls. When you have beautifully defines curls, just loosely pinning them up creates a gorgeous updo.
This is the type of curly hairstyle you could wear to an event or a wedding. Just add in an accessory or jewelled hair pin.
This tutorial is also quick enough to do when you just want your hair off your neck. It’s so much cooler than a regular ponytail.
I’d love to know if you have curly hair, or if you love to curl your hair. Would you like to see more tutorials for curls?
I love these styles. Do you do step by step videos?
Hi Megan, I’m now creating more videos and you can find my youtube channel here – https://www.youtube.com/user/hairromancetv xx
Wow- I’m happy to see updo hairstyles, especially for us curlies! Thanks a ton- I love the hairstyle. My family has always told me to show my curly hair, but I can’t wear it down or in a ponytail without looking strange. This has helped immensely!
Thanks,
Katie
Thanks Katie! You can find more of my curly hair posts here – https://www.hairromance.com/category/curly-hair xx
LOVE this hair style….I struggle with my curly hair and end up throwing it up in a messy bun every.single.day. Thank you…please keep them coming!
Thanks Tiffany! You can find more of my curly hair tutorials here xx
I have naturally curly hair and have been searching the internet, Pinterest, and anything I could trying to find tutorials on updo’s and different hairstyles for naturally curly hair. I love the styles you have posted already, I’m especially interested in ones that save me time and are quick and easy. Thanks for sharing and keep them coming.
P.s. any styles that are kinda a wash and wear, something just out of the shower is what I’m struggling with now. For those days you don’t have the time to go through the whole blow drying ritual would be great
Thanks so much Leah! Check out my latest hairstyle tutorials for wet hair 🙂
I love all your curly hair posts! I’m 27 and have finally begun to embrace my naturally curly hair, after many years of straightening. Haha, I wish I had listened to my mother when said, “Dont keep damaging your hair, you’ll miss your curls one day!”
Thanks so much, V! I have some tips here on how to get your curls back if they need some extra love xx
I love the hairstyles created especially for curly hair. Ive struggled with options to wear to work everyday and now I have lots of new ways. My hair looks awesome and I am versatile. Thank You.
I love this style! Any chance you may be coming out with videos for these styles? I find it easier to see the technique so I know I am doing it right. I have thick and frizzy curly hair (Hispanic lady) and I live in the desert so any cute up-do is HUGE help
Hi Roxy, I always say I’m going to do videos and then I get nervous when I hear myself talking on camera. I am absolutely going to get over my fear and start doing some videos. Watch this space…x
Thanks for posting naturally curly hair updos. I have been following your posts and trying out the styles and they always work fantastically in my hair. Especially this wedding season I needed inspiration for styles I could wear as a guest. Have you posted your current curly hair routine or products anywhere?
Thanks so much Kylie! I have been following this curly hair routine at home and love it. I need to do an updated product list though as I’m always trying new products x
Love your tutorials! I used to be limited to simply wearing my curly hair down every day, and after years of that (more than I’d admit!) I’m finally experimenting. Please keep your curly hair tutorials coming! I need more ideas!
Thanks Sarah! It’s funny I was always wearing my curls up as I couldn’t style them nicely to wear it down. I’ll keep the curly styles coming 🙂
I love the “do”. My hair is medium length and curly but I have just never been able to do anything that’s behind me where I can’t see what I am doing! I’ll give it a go but not sure if this will work for me!! Thanks for sharing though – it looks gorgeous on you!
Thanks so much, Emma! Haha I know what you mean with styling the back. I usually work by feel and use a handheld mirror to check for any pieces sticking out. The great thing with curly hair is that you can just push them back in 😉
Hey there! Love the updo, but I’m a little lost on the directions. So, essentially, you’re taking large chunks of curly hair and making them into loose buns..? I feel a bit on the dense side asking, but this style is so cute!
Sorry it’s not clear, Tiffany! You’re right, it’s as you described, creating loose buns with larger sections of curls. I pin each bun and then also use a pin to connect the buns together. It’s pretty free-form so let your curls guide the shape and size of each bun. Hope this helps! x
I have curly hair (similar curls to yours) and I love this up-do! It’s so cute and easy. I’d love to see more curly hair tutorials! I normally wear my hair down, but I’d like some easy do’s to try out!
Hi! I recently found your site and have been loving it for some curly hair inspiration! I love the tutorials for naturally curly hair, there aren’t enough out there. I’d love to see more!!
Thanks so much Ali! I try and mix it up with curly and straight hair. Don’t be put off by my straight hair styles, I’m equal opportunities and design most styles to suit both hair types 🙂 xx
I’ll def give the straight styles a look, too! I was wearing one of your curly Dutch braided styles today and received a few compliments, so thanks 😉
I love this look! Do you think it would work well on straight hair if you curled second-day hair and added some texturizing spray for hold?
Emma // http://thebeautyingenue.blogspot.com/
For sure, Emma! I think that would look fab x