Long Curly Hairstyles

Every girl want to get some romantic and feminine hairstyles that can be worn on formal occasions. It is suggested for these girls let their hair grow so that they wear long curly hairstyles. Those who have curly hair should not worry to get curls but those who have straight hair need to curl their long hair. There is a variety of hairstyle that can be worn with long and curly hair.

Before you create long curly hairstyles you must know about some basic maintenance tips for curly and wavy hair. Firstly, you must make sure that you have got the suitable haircut for your face type. For this purpose you can talk to your hair stylist to give an appropriate haircut. Secondly, you must know that if you have healthy or you have fine hair. In case you have fine hair then you will be required to style long curly hairstyles that can add volume.

Soon after getting the right haircut it’s time to maintain the health of the hair. You should always keep in mind that thick hair with curly texture can become dry and frizzy so you need to provide moisture to hair to make them healthy. You can use a wide toothed comb to get the hair tangle free. Once you start taking care of your hair you can create some long curly hairstyles with ease. The selection of right type of hairstyle for curly and long hair is very important. Although curly hair are little difficult to maintain but there are many different hairstyles for curly hair.

Some of the long curly hairstyles can be styled with side parting, middle parting, updos, bangs and layers. The side parting depends on the face shape and you need to select the parting after deep consideration. The side parting can look flattering. This loose hairstyle can also be worn with ponytails. The middle parting of hair can also be worn with long and curly hair that looks gorgeous. Again this hairstyle must be selected after considering your facial shape. Middle partition will give you an ultra feminine look that can combine well with curly locks.

Updos are formal hairstyles that look good on all types of formal occasions. You can wear loose curls at the sides and updo at the back of the head to frame the face. Hairstyles with bangs and layers look great with long hair. If you are tired of wearing straight hairstyle then you can opt for long layered hairstyles with bangs. The stylish look is achieved with bangs and fringes. The length of bangs can vary. No other hairstyle can give you a romantic look except curly hair. You can simply wear long hairstyles with curly hairs that will look romantic and sexy.

Cherub Curls

Had curly hair from birth.

Baby fine curl spirals that resemble the hair of a young child whether you're eight years old or eighty.

Curls that seem as delicate as gold leaf because they easily disperse with outside wind, moving around while you sleep or too much touching.

Curls that are weightless to the touch and have a translucency to them like a halo.

A variety of curl lengths on your head.

Curls that take a long time to grow and never seem to grow past a certain point.

(Don't worry, they will grow with the right care)

Curls that have a shorter life span because they are so fragile that they break easily.

A spring factor of 5-10 inches.

Corkicelli Curls

Varying curl patterns throughout your hairs, overall landscape: For example significantly tighter curls around the face and at the nape of the neck, while the rest of the hair is much looser or vice versa.

( Your curls should never be cut when wet, because you would not recognise these distinct curl patterns on a wet, combed surface)

Drier hair with a higher frizz factor if not hydrated properly.

Curly hair throughout all seasons.

Hair that appears longer or shorter depending on the weather and humidity.

A spring factor of 5-10 inches.

Fractal or Zigzag Curls

Curls that might be described as twizzles, micro-spirals or fractal corkscrews.

An almost step like pattern to your hair. It may not look zigzag when you look at your hair as a whole but it will when you take a closer look at individual curls.

Hair that is relentlessly dry.

Hair that is hypersensitive to rough handling.

Curls that don't change with the season.

A receding hairline from having your hair pulled back too tight, relaxed, or the weight of a weave.

(All curly girls are prone to this, but fractal and zigzag curls are more so than others)

A spring factor of 9-16 inches

Botticelli Curls

Curls that vary in size and shape. Underneath you may have hermit curls that you can shrink to half the length of those on the outside ( This is another reason not to cut your hair wet)

Curls that tend to be looser, in the shape of soft S's, combined with those that are tight.

Curls that have a ropier appearance.

Hair that seems to wilt if it gets too long. ( This is because the weight of the top layer weighs the hair down)

Curls that are looser during some seasons and tighter during others.

A spring factor of 5 to 8 inches

Wavy Hair

Hair that you always believed was straight.

Had straight hair when you were very young and possibly wavy hair after puberty.

Hair that occassionally develops a natural wave after coming out of the shower and at the beach.

A slight halo of frizz and frizz on the ends of the hair on humid days.

Hair that has a tendancy to look unmaintained and flat on the crown.

Hair that appears straight in the winter.

Hair that is dry on the ends.

A spring factor of 2-4 inches.

S’Wavy Hair

Hair that may appear straight in the winter with no effort. In fact you have to work to get waves in your hair.

Low to no frizz factor.

A natural shine.

A slight bend at the ends of your hair depending on the length.

Hair that looks better when it is layered.

A spring factor of 1-2 inches

Corkscrew Curls

Curls that contract as tightly as a French Poodle if cut too short.

Lot's of small spirals.

A high frizz factor.

Hair that appears thickly textured when you look at it all together, but is actually baby-fine and delicate when you look at a single strand. ( This is why your hair breaks so easily)

Hair that soaks up as much conditioner as you feed it.

Tangles and snarls under the top layer of hair at the nape of the neck ( This is caused by the natural movement of the head throughout the day)

A spring factor of 9-12 inches.

CURLY HAIR TYPES

Here at British Curlies we think the first step to understanding and achieving the best out of your curls is to simply first know your curl pattern. We love Lorraine Massey's method of identifying your Curl Type. So do you have Corkscrew Curls, Botticelli Curls, Corkicelli Curls, Cherub Curls, Wavy Hair, S'Wavy , Fractal or Zigzag Curls? Get her book Curly Girl The Handbook Expanded Edition to learn more about The Curly Girl Method. Then there is hair type by numbers see this handy chart to see what number your curl pattern is.

Cherub Curls

 Corkicelli Curls

  Fractal or Zigzag Curls

 S'Wavy

 Wavy

Corkscrew Curls