Description
Show off your natural beauty with this half up half down hairstyle. The light curly hair is styled using a round brush to create loose waves and curls held in place with a hair tie. This half up half down hairstyle is perfect for a night out. The long curly hairstyle adds some volume to your face, which helps emphasize your cheekbones, chin and jawline.
Our model is bringing attention to this sophisticated long curly light brunette hairstyle, and the luscious locks are perfectly complementing to the model's white lace sleeveless gown. The minimalistic makeup on her eyes, with contoured cheekbones and glossy lips, brings attention to the overall appearance. For this hairstyle, these luscious locks are twirled and waved all through the back and sides, which makes it easy to pin back, leaving some hair out to admire the length. The long side bangs sweep over to touch the side of the eye for a brilliant finish. It is a simple but stylish 'do that suits women of all ages. With the curly, layered look being perfect for medium to thick hair, you can wear this half-up hairstyle with confidence, knowing that nothing could make it look better than it does naturally. Whether it's for a special event or a day at work, this look is sure to be popular with its beauty and versatility.
This hairstyle is very simple and can be achieved with minimal fuss. Although it may take some time to get this half-up, long curly hairstyle looking good, you will love the way your gorgeous long curly hair will look when you do it. This style is easy to maintain with regular trimming after 4-6 weeks and can last for months.
Hairstyle Type
Category: Formal
Length: Half Up Long
Elasticity: Curly
Suitability
Gender: Women
Face Shape: round,oval,square,heart,triangular
Hair Density: Thin/Medium
Hair Texture: Fine/Medium
Age: Under 21, 21 - 30, 31 - 40, and 41 - 50
Height: Any
Weight: Thin/Average/Large
Forehead Height: Short/Average
Neck Length: Short/Average
Ears: Small/Average
Nose: Small/Average
Glasses: Yes
Styling
Time: 30+ minutes
Tip: Spray a small amount of hairspray into your roots for extra volume and hold.
Products: mousse, smoothing shine, hair spray
Tools: blow dry, hot rollers
Styling Steps
Apply styling mousse to damp hair, using your palm as a measuring guide, and evenly distribute it along the hair shaft. Styling mousse will add hold and can help achieve better results.
A large radial brush is usually used on long straight hair types or to smooth out wavy or curly hair textures. When selecting a radial brush, always use one with a pure bristle as this will not tear or damage the hair.
To blow-dry under, start at the nape/back and place your brush under the section of hair close to the nape. With the dryer held up over the hair, pull the brush from the roots and continue to the mid length's, keeping the blow-dryer following over the top. Once you reach the ends, curve them under. Repeat this step until the section is completely dry.
To blow-dry the sides, take out a small section of hair from the front and clip the rest of the hair away. Next, place the brush under the section and then pull the brush and hair forward around your face (this curving motion creates body). Place the hair-dryer on top of the brush until you reach the ends and then turn the ends under. Repeat until dry.
A large hot roller is used to give your hair a larger curl and to add lots of body.
Take the entire back section of your hair, and then starting from the crown, take a smaller section of hair no wider than the diameter of the hot roller and comb it through to ensure there are no knots. Place the roller at the ends of the section of hair, being sure to smooth the ends under, and then twist the roller down the hair shaft until it meets your head and then secure it in place with a pin or clip. Repeat this step until you have reached the nape of your neck and the entire back section of your hair is completed. Keep the rollers in your hair until they cool.
Take a section of hair no wider than the diameter of the hot roller and comb it through to ensure there are no knots. Place the roller at the ends of the section of hair, being sure to smooth the ends under, and then twist the roller vertically, making sure to roll it backwards, along the hair shaft to the roots and secure it with a pin or clip. Keep the rollers in your hair until they cool.
Pick up a small selection of hair from your mid section no bigger than your tail comb. Place your comb at the roots and then comb up and down until the hair is standing up by itself. Continue to the crown and finish at the sides. Repeat this step if you require more volume.
Once your hairstyle is complete, hold your hair into place and then pin your hair into your desired direction.
Apply a very small amount of smoothing shine to the palms of your hands and then run it through the mid-lengths and ends of your hair. Be careful not to add any to the roots or a large amount to any section of the hair as smoothing shine can be very heavy on the hair, weighing it down and making it appear oily.
To finish, apply a minimal amount of hairspray from an arms length distance to the top, sides and back. Take care not to use too much or you will end up with a white, flaky residue which looks like dandruff.