8 Cutest Curly Hairstyles Ideas

Anyone with curly hair has heard at least one person with straight strands lament, "Your hair is so pretty, I wish I had curly hair!" It's meant to be a compliment, but having a good curly hair day is harder than it looks. Good news is you're in the right place to get your easiest, healthiest hairstyles you can whip out before the morning coffee's ready.

The Cutest Curly Hairstyles 

1. Everyday Topknot

Gather your hair into a ponytail and secure it with an elastic. Divide your hair into two sections, wrap one around the base of the ponytail and pin it with a bobby pin. Wrap the second section around the first and secure it with a bobby pin, then gently tug the bun with your fingers if necessary to give it a full, rounded shape.

2. Braided Topknot

Everyone loves a good topknot, but if you're going somewhere special, why not take it up a notch? Leave a small section of hair out while forming your topknot. Once your initial style is complete, braid the section and wrap it around the base of your topknot, securing it with a bobby pin for an elegant overall look.

3. Braided Headband

Whether you're trying to keep your curls from getting unruly in the wind or preventing your strands from sticking to your face in the humid summer heat (sweat! frizz!), this style is a great way to wear your hair down and keep it away from your eyes.

4. Dutch Braids

Don't listen to celebs who call this look "boxer braids" and act like it's a new trend. They're called Dutch braids or cornrows, says Renee, and they've been around for a long time. To get 'em, she recommends using a hair priming product like Bumble and bumble's BB. Curl Pre-Style Primer ($28, Sephora.com) to moisturize beforehand, then detangle your curls completely before starting to braid. "This will significantly reduce the amount of tension that will need to be used for braiding," she explains.

Divide your hair down the middle into two sections, then separate each section into three pieces. Starting at the front and top, create a three-strand braid. Cross the piece on the right into the middle underneath the center piece, then repeat on the left side, gradually adding more hair as you braid down to the bottom. Secure each braid with an elastic or clip.

5. Braid Out

It's the easiest and most versatile protective style a curly-haired girl can ask for, says Renee. Simply braid your hair into two (or more!) braids, sleep on it and remove the braids in the morning. You braid your hair into a different curl pattern, lock in your moisturizing products and treatments during the night and wake up with a beautiful, low-maintenance style in the morning.

6. Slicked-back Ponytail

This style is another pretty option that allows you to wear your curls down while keeping them out of your face. To make this look last through the day (and humidity), Renee recommends applying a lightweight styling gel or pomade through your hair. Then, use a boar brush to pull the top section of your hair back into a sleek ponytail and anchor it with a hair tie. Ruffle the back a bit with your fingers for extra volume.

7. Three Braid Updo

For a pulled-back style that will look like you spent ages on it, separate your hair into three parts and create a three-strand braid with each section. Hold the top section, pull it across the back of your head and secure it with a bobby pin. Repeat with the second and third sections, then secure any loose pieces with bobby pins. Voila! An unbelievably easy updo.

8. Victory Curls

This is a curly girl spin on that post-World War II look known as "victory rolls." While most references for this look show wavy or straight hair, super curly hair can look just as gorgeous with these rolls. Part your hair off to the side, twirl a section of hair from the front, then pin it toward the back. Repeat on the other side. Add sexy cat eyeliner to take this vintage-inspired look up a notch.

From: Good Housekeeping