Wedding Updos for Curly Hair: 9 Styles to Inspire Your Wedding Day Look

Styling curly hair may be a task you already struggle with, so the thought of finding the perfect wedding updos for curly hair can be a bit of an unnerving experience! However, your curls can definitely be styled into beautiful yet easy styles, as knots, high buns and uncomplicated chignons always look stunning on curly hair. Even better news is that these styles tend to require minimal to no heat styling, allowing you to show off your curls without the unwanted damage. So, whether you’re the bride or the maid of honor, here are nine wedding updos for curly hair types you’ve got to try for your upcoming wedding.

1. Blonde Loose Curly Updo

If you have long, thick curls, use bobby pins and some styling gel to help pin your hair into this romantic low style. 

2. Accented High Bun

If your curls can get on the thick and unruly side, you’ll want to be careful about how you style your look. For an easy hairdo that won’t cause any breakage, trying out an accented high bun style is always recommended. To get the look, start with a gentle detangling spray, like Dove Absolute Curls Leave-In Detangler, onto your curls. Then, using a paddle brush, carefully brush your curls into a high bun. To add some interest onto your bun, add in a flower crown for a soft and romantic finish.

3. Braided Updo Knot

Great for bridesmaids or wedding guests, a braided updo knot is one of the cutest wedding updos for curly hair as it allows you to take your basic bun to the next level. Simply gather hair into a ponytail, braid it using whichever technique you’re most comfortable with (we love a fishtail or three-strand braid), and coil it around into a top knot.

4. Messy Bun

Even the mother of bride can wear this low-maintenance style, as it just involves teasing the crown and simply pinning your curls back at the nape of your neck in a croissant shape.

5. Faux Hawk

If you want unpredictable wedding updos for curly hair, creating a funky faux hawk always turns heads. To get the look, simply use Nexxus New York Salon Care Exxtra Hold Sculpting Gel to slick your curls off to the side. Pin with embellished bobby pins and to get that mohawk-like look.

6. Romantic Disheveled Updo

When you want a romantic style, this disheveled updo totally turns up the heat. Get the look by simply using bobby pins to create a loose twist that sits near the top of your head. Pull some tendrils from your crown to help frame your face.

7. Floral Accessories

Embrace your naturally curly texture with the help of some flirty floral accessories. Play with both real and faux flowers, depending on your theme.

8. Natural Twisted Updo

Great for those with naturally curly hair, a naturally twisted style is one of the easier wedding updos for curly hair types to try.

9. Curly Elegant Chignon

Suitable for black-tie affairs, be sure to twist your hair into this elegant style that entails gathering hair into a ponytail and pinning it in a charming, rose-shaped low chignon.