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Curly hair is a blessing, but it isn’t always easy to manage.

Meet the Experts

Short and Sporty

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In case you missed it, theheadbandis back.

Actor Skai Jackson with a curly high ponytail

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Accessorize your curls with an elastic headband to add a sporty feel to your look.

Fiery Curls

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You don’t have to fully commit to bold colors.

Icy Lob

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Here’s another way to play with color.

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In this case, you could spice up your curly bob by dyeing your hair an icy silver shade.

Curly Wolf Cut

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Who said that curls don’t work with awolf cut?

To maintain the haircut’s shape, ensure to schedule a trim every four to six weeks.

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Either way, the style takes about three minutes to execute.

Romantic Updo

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This updo looks romantic, but it’s quite simple.

Even better, it requires zero heat styling.

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Sleek Updo

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This effortless style perfectly suits a summer party or festival.

(Plus, your bone structure will really shine.)

To make it even funkier, secure with a chic, elevated scrunchie likeLupita Nyong’odid on the red carpet.

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Here, she proves you don’t necessarily need a lot of length to elevate your look.

This style is great, as it works better with unwashed hair.

The rules stay the same regardless of texture, be it curly and thick or straight and fine.

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The Classic Slick-Back

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Surprise: A sultryslick-backdoesn’t require slippery straight locks.

We think the look is even better paired with curly hair and natural texture.

Plus, it couldn’t be easier.

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Affix with bobby pins or an elastic to keep the style in place.

Not only is this style super chic, but it’s also healthy for your curls.

They look complicated, but Bantu knots are pretty easy to do at home with some practice.

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Finger Waves

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Finger waveslook amazing on any length of hair.

They take a bit of patience, but the results are worth it.

No matter the color you choose, there’s something abouthoney-blonde highlightsthat elevate curls unlike any other.

Jasmine Sanders with curly blonde hair in a low romantic updo at the 2018 Roc Nation Pre-Grammy Brunch in New York City

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Maintain your freshly dyed lockswith color-safe, sulfate-free shampoo and conditioner.

Avoid overwashing and keep curls looking bouncy with regular hair treatments.

Using the same steps from #15, change up the placement of the barrettes to alter the look.

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Simply air-dry your hair and add a texturizing product to show off your natural texture.

For further volume, scrunch your curls with mousse and/or add hairspray.

A messy half-up, half down hairstyle on actor Hoyeon

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Yara Shahidi with cornrow braids tied in a low bun at the 2017 American Music Awards in Los Angeles, California

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Ruth Negga with short curly hair and a red headband at the 2017 Academy Awards in Hollywood, California

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Rear view of a woman with blonde hair in a French twist style

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Shay Mitchell wearing a slicked back wavy hairstyle at the 2018 Golden Globe Awards Post-Party in Beverly Hills, California

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Close up of a woman with faux curly bangs and a high bun

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Janelle Monáe with curly side-parted and shaved hairstyle and a large black hat at the 2016 BET Awards in Los Angeles, California

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Actor Issa Rae with a bubble ponytail and gold charms studded throughout her hair

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Logan Browning with a curly high pouf at the 2020 American Black Film Festival Honors Awards Ceremony in Beverly Hills, California

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Actor Madison Pettis with a half up, half down hairstyle

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Close up of actor Emmy Rossum with deeply parted curly hair

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Kerry Washington with half-up, half-down natural hair at the 2018 Lehman College 50th Anniversary Celebration & Leadership Awards Dinner in New York City

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Julia Garner with a short curly hair and a black headband at the 2019 ‘Dirty John’ premiere in New York City

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Yara Shahidi with double space buns at the 2016 Essence Black Women In Music Awards in Los Angeles, California

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Close up of singer H.E.R. with a slicked back curly ponytail

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Yara Shahidi with a slicked-back ponytail at the 2017 MTV Video Music Awards in Inglewood, California

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A woman with dark curly hair and a leopard print scarf braided into low bun

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Yara Shahidi wearing Bantu knots at the 2018 ‘BlacKkKlansman’ premiere in Beverly Hills, California

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Gisele Bundchen beachy waves

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Nathalie Emmanuel with side-parted curly hair at the 2019 BAFTA Los Angeles + BBC America TV Tea Party in Beverly Hills, California

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Rihanna with a finger wave hairstyle at the 2012 Victoria’s Secret Fashion Show in New York City

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Kelly Rowland with brushed-out curls at the 2019 Beautycon in Los Angeles, California

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Joan Smalls with a curly half high ponytail at the 2018 CFDA Fashion Awards in New York City

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Alia Shawkat with short curly hair and a red scarf at the 2018 ‘If Beale Street Could Talk’ screening in New York City

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Tessa Thompson with unraveled braids

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Blake Lively with wavy, pinned back hair at the 2018 CinemaCon in Las Vegas, Nevada

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