Long Curly Hairstyles (By Anna Martindale Guest Hair Professional)

Long Curly Locks

One of the most gorgeous ways of styling hair is to add different levels of curls to the long locks and allow the flowing hair to fall down. Not all women are lucky enough to have beautiful, flowing hair but those that do should use this hairstyle as often as possible as it does create gorgeous looks like those found in commercials. The key to long flowing hairstyle is the degree of curls added throughout the locks. The curls are one of the key components and really determine how the hairstyle looks. The degree of the curls can range from minimal looking bends throughout the hair that create a more natural look to very tight curls that run deep through the locks of hair.

There are several ways to vary long curly hairstyles and it all depends on the tool and size of curls desired. There are plenty of styles because rollers and curling irons come in different sizes that can curl difference sections of hair which produce varying grades of curls. An example is a large barrel curling iron that produces larger curls that can be spread out easier. Another technique for varying the curls is to take smaller or bigger sections of hair and twirling the hair at various angles. This changes the layout of the curls and creates entirely unique looks. This shows how many diverse hairstyles can be created using curls.

Basic Long Curls

Lots of women go out for the day with added curls to their long hair. This requires minimal effort and just a little styling using a curling iron and maybe some hair styling products. This simple example of a long curly hairstyle is worn by Andrea Bowen and shows the simplicity of the look. Many long curly hairstyles like this one are popular choices for everyday wear and social gatherings as well. The hair is brushed smooth and ¾ of the hair is curled in larger sections and tousled. A section of the hair in front is styled slightly over the forehead. The hair is parted off-center but there are many ways to part the hair including a sleek mid-part or brushing straight back. This also changes how the entire hairstyle appears.

Long Thick Curls

This next hairstyle shows the use of curls on thicker hair to create a lovely look that compliments necklines very well. Emmy Rossum can be seen in many long curly hairstyles and this is just another beautiful one in her collection. The hair is parted through the middle with a little lift throughout the top. A big section of the hair is curled with smaller angle curls and then tousled together. Emmy has thicker hair that can be combined with bigger curls or looser curls and then tousled to produce attractive hairstyles. Women will find that by adding some texture and definition to individual locks will create very detailed hairstyles that stand out more and more fitting for higher end events. For long curly hairstyles like this one, do a search for Emmy Rossum and there are plenty of hairstyles to browse through.

Salon Creation – Lengthy Curls

The stylist at Jamison Shaw really did a fantastic job with this hairstyle and really shows great use of varying curls to create a finished look. The hair is parted through the middle with some lift at the front locks. The hair is styled close the face with plenty of texture and light curls at the top of the locks. The longer strands are spruced with narrow, long curls by twirling the sections of hair around the curling iron in longer strands. This creates the longer bottom sections that can be tousled or given more definition by adding some gel to the ends. This long curly hairstyle actually works well for many hair types including thinner hair as well and is a viable option for most social gatherings.

Natural Looking Bends

Light bends and curls added to a hairstyle really create some of the most alluring looks possible and this can easily be proven by Shakira in this hairstyle. She looks ravishing and combines easy flowing locks and a great dress to bring out one of her best looks. Shakira is usually seen in really tight, wild curls but with this hairstyle she has straightened the hair out quite a bit and infused small bends and curls to the smooth locks to fashion an incredible polished look. The front is parted through the center and lifted up from the roots. Many women look gorgeous in this hairstyle and not only can it be worn for a day of shopping but is red carpet ready as seen here on Shakira. Some tips for this hairstyle include using a shine serum to let the hair reflect light at certain turns and adding definition to the ends with some gel. A curling iron or even a flat iron can be used to create the light bends through the locks. Overall this is one of the best hairstyles for elegant occasions without having to tie the hair back in a chignon or updo.