45 Best Curly Hairstyles for Long Hair in 2021
These curly long hairstyles will inspire your new curly 'do.
We’re willing to bet that there’s a certain style you picture when long curly hair comes to mind. When we think of curly hairstyles for long hair, most of us think of the reality TV star department of the hairstyling world: You know, those long and loose curls that photograph perfectly and always fall just right. Well, we’re here to tell you that there are tons of looks to consider when it comes to styling long curly hair.
Flip through the photos below for some inspiration, and keep reading for some of our top styling tips:
45 Curly Hairstyles for Long Hair
Long curly strands make an amazing statement on their own. With long locks, the hairstyle options are practically endless. Keep scrolling to find the curly look you should try next.
1. Half-Up Curls
Pull your curls back into this easy half-up style. Use a hair tie or a scrunchie to secure your look! This is such an effortless look that’s easy to do.
2. Tousled Curls
Whatever kind of curl you prefer, you can run your fingers through them for a tousled look that requires very little upkeep throughout the day.
3. Pulled Over
These soft curls are full of volume and they look beautiful pulled over one shoulder. This is a great style to wear if you’re wearing a one-shoulder top.
4. Ringlets
Use a 1-inch curling iron to create these curls and make sure to hold the wand vertically to create the perfect ringlet shape. Give your curls hold and extra texture by spraying them with TRESemmé Compressed Micro Mist Hair Spray Texture Hold Level 1.
5. Teased to Perfection
Tease your roots to add even more body to your already voluminous curls. Prep your hair with Dove Style+Care Curls Defining Mousse for even more volume and definition.
6. Soft Curls
Soften a layered haircut by adding soft and easy curls. Layered haircuts for long curly hair are a great way to add movement into your style.
7. The Perfect Perm
Trust a trained professional with your strands and opt for the perfect perm for a fuss-free hairstyle that makes a major statement.
8. Natural Curls
There’s no styling technique that can perfectly mirror your natural texture. Let your curls run wild for an absolutely unique look.
9. Messy Curls
One of the surest signs that you’ve entered adulthood is the acknowledgment that messy hair is now considered a good thing. Leave those tangle-fighting products at your parents’ house and embrace your strands exactly how they are.
10. Loose Curls
Leave most of your hair straight and curl just the bottoms for a touch of texture. This style is perfect if you’re in a hurry, but don’t want to walk out the door with straight strands.
11. Laid-Back Curls
Run a curling wand through your hair for easy, messy, and laid-back curls. Make sure to brush out your curls once they’re cooled for a looser look.
12. Glossy Curls
Give your curls a magazine-finish gloss by spraying them with a glossy shine spray. We love using Bed Head by TIGI Headrush Shine Hair Spray because, in addition to adding shine, it’s lightweight and helps more your hair more manageable.
13. Easy Curls
Use your hair straightener to create easy flat iron curls. Styling curls like this creates more of a wavy beachy look.
14. Crimped Curls
Ditch the classic curls and try this throwback style. Curls like this are so easy to achieve overnight by braiding your hair and then taking it out once it’s dry.
15. Brushed Curls
Brush through your curls after you finish curling your hair for an extra-voluminous and textured look.
16. Just the Ends
Leave your roots straight and curl just the bottom half of your hair. A style like this creates volume throughout the mid-lengths to ends of your hair.
17. Beach Curls
Leave the very ends of your hair out of the curling iron to maintain an inch of straight hair at the bottom to recreate this beachy look.
18. Deep Side Part
Are you crunched for time? Instead of trying a high-maintenance style, simply flip your hair over into a deep side part.
19. Alternating Long Curly Hair
Alternate the direction of each curl to create the ultimate naturally curly hair look. Alternating the curls will make the style look more effortless.
20. Curly Clavicle Lob
When you have hair on the shorter side, it can feel like there isn’t much you can do with it, or that it will often fall flat. If you’re feeling like this, try curling your clavicle lob! It’ll help add volume and dimension.
21. Curled Bob
Looking for a romantic way to wear your curls? Try this swept-up romantic half updo! For even an even more romantic look, leave out face-framing sections of hair.
22. Wide Barrel Curls
Create a looser more soft curl by using a wide-barreled curling iron, about 2-3 inches. This is a great way to create wider curls without having to brush your hair out after styling.
23. Effortless Curls
If you have naturally curly hair, you’re in luck! Just apply a little mousse and you’re good to go. Talk about an effortless look!
24. Blown Out Curls
The type of curls you can achieve just by using a round brush and blow dryer is magical. Start by slowly brush sections of hair while running your blowdryer over the section. When you get to the end of your section, twirl the brush to create a curl at the end.
25. Spiral Curls
Use a skinny curling wand to create tight spiral curls. This will add more volume and bounce to your style!
26. Voluminous Curly Hairstyles for Long Hair
Want a little added volume to your curled hair? Once your hair is completely curled and cooled, gently tease the curls to achieve more volume.
27. Summertime Curls
Summertime, messy beach curls never go out of season. All you have to do is spritz a texture spray, like Suave Dry Texture Finishing Spray throughout your hair, then scrunch your hair to create a curly texture. A quick curly hairstyle for long hair you can’t ignore!
28. Princess Curls
Use a curling wand to create perfect spiral curls throughout your hair. Once the curls are cooled, brush through them to soften the look.
29. Bold Braid
Not sure how to create a curly hairstyle for long hair? Opt for a bold braid. Whether you’re wearing your hair up or down, adding a chunky braid makes a huge difference in your style.
30. Layered Haircuts for Long Curly Hair
Create thicker curls by wrapper larger sections of hair around your curling iron, then brushing out the curls once they’re cooled. This type of style is great to try on layered haircuts for long curly hair.
31. Brushed Out Natural Curls
Give your natural curls a gentle brushing to loosen them and create volume.
32. Hair Plopping Curly Hairstyle for Long Hair
Enhance your long curly hair with the hair plopping technique–it’s life-changing! A great way to achieve curly hairstyles for long hair without using a hot tool.
33. Headband Curls
Another heatless curling option is the headband curls technique. Wear a cotton headband around the top of your head and tuck your hair around it. Sleep in this headband fashion overnight and in the morning when you release your hair, you’ll reveal effortless curls.
34. Day Three Curls
If you’re creating your curl with a hot tool then try your best to maintain your style until day 3. A few days after styling always leads to the best, more natural-looking finishes.
35. Date Night Curly Hairstyles for Long Hair
Date night curls are sultry, styled, and require a decent amount of hairspray to maintain throughout the night. But, they’re totally worth it.
36. Double Twist Style
Give your curly hair a unique half-updo with a double twist style on top. This style is definitely giving off all of the y2k vibes.
37. Ombre Curly Hairstyles for Long Hair
Add dimension and pop to your long curly hair with ombre coloring. This length and texture combo is absolutely perfect for showing off a new color.
38. Deep Side Part
An easy way to switch up your curly hairstyle for long hair is by changing your part. Create a deep side part for a whole new mood. Add more volume and definition with a few pumps of Suave Luscious Curls Curl Defining Cream.
39. Messy Half Up Long Curly Hair
Sometimes going for the messy and quick hairstyle leads to the best look! A style like this is truly effortless but still makes your look pulled together.
40. Created with Hair Rollers
Creating curly hairstyles for long hair with hair rollers is definitely coming back in style, and it’s easy to see why!
41. Voluminous Half Updo Curly Hairstyle for Long Hair
Add tons of volume to your look by making your half updo look extra high on your head. Gently tug the side pieces of your style to guide them higher up your head for more volume and drama.
42. Waterfall Braids
If you’ve got the braiding skills, why not go for a fun waterfall braid? This is a great curly hairstyle for long hair and looks even cuter with an added hair clip.
43. Styled with a Curling Wand
We are suckers for a simple loose wave style created with a curling wand. It’s a classic curly hairstyle for long hair for a reason, and it’s not going anywhere anytime soon.
44. Curled in the Middle
Place your curls only in the mid-section of your hair to add more volume and texture to your look. Make sure to leave the ends straight to achieve those blogger-worthy waves.
45. Add a Bucket Hat
Give a classic style a trendy update with a fun accessory, like a bucket hat. Not only is this a great way to accessorize your outfit, but it can come in use when covering up greasy roots or a bad hair day.
With all that curly hairstyles for long hair inspo you’re sure to find your next go-to look. If you do give one of these looks a try, make sure to snap a photo and tag us @AllThingsHairUS!
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