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50 of the Most Gorgeous and Easy Hairstyles for Long Curly Hair

Buns, braids, ponytails, and more!

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Coming up with new (easy!) ways to style long hair, curly hair can be tricky. But whether you're working from home, video chatting with friends, posting that long overdue selfie, or heading out into the world, you want your hair to look great. Whether you prefer pretty ponytails, bouncy buns, wild waves, or something in between, we've compiled the best yet simplest long curly hairstyles for you to try.

1

Glam Curls

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Go for an old Hollywood glamorous look with these smooth, shiny, defined curls , a la singer Katy Perry.

2

Sleek Center Part

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Embrace your natural hair texture and opt for a minimalist-chic middle part, as singer Rihanna sports here.

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3

Golden Ringlets

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Singer Iggy Azalea looks ethereal with sunny, golden blonde — and you will too.

4

High Ponytail

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If you only have a minute or two, pull your tendrils up into a high ponytail, smooth the crown, and go!

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5

Side Swept Waves

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This sophisticated curly hairstyle is great for any occasion: Just use a few bobby pins to secure one side of hair behind your ear.

6

Georgian Updo

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If you're looking for something elegant and show-stopping, try this curly updo on actress Yara Shahidi — you'll definitely stand out in a crowd.

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7

Partly Pulled Back

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Here's another quick curly hairstyle: Section off the top half of your hair, pull out any bangs or face-framing layers, and then pin back the remaining strands.

8

Slicked-Back Low Ponytail

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Pull your pontyail down to the nape of your neck, smooth the tip of hair, and fluff your curls for a look that's pretty for any occasion.

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9

Caramel Balayage

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Craving a change in hair color? Take a cue from singer Beyoncé's warm caramel balayage curls.

10

Silver Curls

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Another hot color of the moment for curls is silver. It will bring out any bright pops of color you add to your look, as seen here.

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11

Curly Bangs

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Whether your hair is super long or medium length like actress Zendaya's, these curly bangs channel instant cool.

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Straight Bangs

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Another option: Rocking smooth, straight bangs along with flowing curly strands

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13

Braided Bow

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These box braids with curly ends are stunning yet versatile. You can even twist the braids into a pretty bow shape, as you see here.

14

Burgundy Tresses

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You can't go wrong with strikig burgundy: Your bright curls will make an entrance anywhere you go.

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15

Dual Cornrows

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Spice up your look with a couple of cornrows near the roots, like singer Mariah Carey.

16

Long Curly Braid

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This long braid is instantly stunning. To show off your curly ends, stop braiding about halfway down hair, then vamp it up with some gold hair accessories.

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17

Wet Curly Hair

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You can achieve singer Miley Cyrus' fresh-out-of-the-shower look by working a pomade through your curls or waves.

18

'80s Curls

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Tyra Banks takes us back to the 1980s with this larger-than-life fluffy curly hairstyle. So fun!

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19

Messy Bun

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This is a flattering look for anyone, and it's so easy to do! Just bring your curls up into a high messy bun, but leave out your bangs and a face-framing tendrils.

20

Double Buns

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Show off the fun side of your curls with this quick double-buns hairstyle.

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