Curly hair has many advantages over straight hair. It is more versatile, it has natural volume and it has natural bounce. However, during the summer months curly hair can get a bit wild, especially if you live in an area with high humidity. Fortunately there are several quick and easy summer hairstyles for curly hair that will keep your hair looking great no matter what the occasion.
Summer Hairstyle #1 – Chic Bed Head
One of the best curly hairstyles for summer is chic bed head. This style is hot every summer. It requires a little more work than just rolling out of bed, but it is pretty easy to create. To start with you will need a large barrel brush and large barrel curlers. Set your hair with the large rollers and spray with a hair spray to train your natural curl to work as a team. When you take your rollers out you will use your large barrel brush to create a few large curls as opposed to many small curls. Style with your fingers to create the separation that you want between your curls, and apply addition styling products to hold your curls in place.
Summer Hairstyle #2 – Curly Top
Next on the list of summer hairstyles for curly hair is the curly top. This look is fun, playful and youthful. To get it you will define many, small, tight curls in your hair. This can be accomplished by using a small barrel curling iron, or by wrapping your hair in small sections around a pencil as you blow dry each section.
Summer Hairstyle #3 – Scrunch and Go
For an all natural look take advantage of your natural curl size and shape. To get this look you will wash your hair, apply a frizz control product and curl enhancer and then scrunch your hair as you blow it dry with a diffuser. The scrunching will enhance your natural curl and the styling products that you add will keep frizz down while encouraging your hair’s natural bounce and curl to create beautiful ringlets and waves.
Summer Hairstyles #4 – The Wave
If you need a more sophisticated look for a summer formal event, like a wedding or graduation, then consider the wave. For this look you will be relaxing your curl to create waves as opposed to ringlets. For this look you will use large barrel brushes and a hairdryer to loosen your natural curls. You may need to use moose or gel to keep your natural curl from springing back in to tight ringlets, especially in high humidity locations.
Summer Hairstyles #5 – Long, Layered Look
If you have a round face curly hair can make your face look even rounder, especially if your hair is short and your curls are tight. The key for creating a smoldering summer look is to grow your hair long, at least an inch or two below your shoulders, and to then have your hair layered. This will reduce the bulk of your hair and help to create long ringlets that will elongate the look of your face.
References
http://www.cbsnews.com/stories/2005/07/01/earlyshow/living/beauty/main705932.shtml
http://www.hairstyle-blog.com/curly-hair-help-for-summer.html
