50+ Inspiring Curly Hairstyles For Every Occasion

Do you have a long day at work ahead of you? Or a day out with your friends, a fancy party, or even a bit of all three? Don’t worry about changing your hair! Rock these curly hairstyles the whole day and enjoy yourself!

Long Curly Hairstyles

1. Wear your crown

With hair like this, it’s a downright shame to not let it frame your face. It is the most beautiful crown a woman can wear!

2. Ready for the party

With this easy hairstyle for long hair you are casual enough for a day at work, but throw on a fancy dress and you are the princess at the ball!

3. Black cascade

Let your hair simply cascade down and over your shoulder for a relaxed, 5 minutes do!

4. Side-swept curly hairstyles

Pull all your hair to one side for a more elegant, business-looking do!

5. Messy curls

Or simply let your hair choose its own style and just go with the flow!

6. Accessorize

Use hats, scarves, or even hoods to create a casual look for the colder days. Let your hair pour out from under your headcover!

7. Disney princess curly hairstyles

If it was good enough for Merida at an official party, it will surely be good enough for you at the office!

8. Protective hairstyle

Go for protective hairstyles and don’t worry about styling for weeks! Your hair already looks stylish and professional!

9. Long mane

Enjoy your thick hair and let it blow in the wind!

10. Cute curly hairstyles

This natural-looking hairstyle is a great way to get reacquainted with your curly hair after straightening it for years!

Loosely Curled Hairstyles

11. Casual messy do

Is this a purposefully messy look, or did you just wake up like this? People will assume the first, and we won’t tell if it’s not!

12. Fluffy bob

Enjoy the fluffy look of a long bob over the holidays! It’s both elegant and relaxed in a way that only curls can be!

13. Feathered curly hairstyles

Have fun with this barely curled feathered hair and go paint the town red!

14. Wispy curls

Allowing thin hair to curl is a great strategy to give it some volume! Go for this wispy curls look for the office, running errands, or anything else you have to do today.

15. Subtle layers

Combine curls and layered hair for an extra-defined look! The more layers there are, the tighter the curls, and the more curls, the more visible the layers!

16. Long bangs

Have fun with very long bangs that you can constantly tuck behind your ear, tie back, or let hang in your eyes, depending on the occasion!

17. Half pulled back

Pull back the top half of your hair into a ponytail to get the best of both worlds: hair out of your face and flowing down your back too!

18. Throwback curly hairstyles

Try this hairstyle for square faces for a strong throwback to the 90s, when butterfly pins were all the rage.

19. Waterfall braid

Up your game with this curled waterfall braid and get that relaxed yet put-together look!

20. Short bob

Choose to cut your hair in a short bob and never worry about styling again! It will have its staple look and that’s the only one you need!

Mid-length Curly Hairstyles

21. Ready to go

A simple, loose hairstyle is always ready to go, whatever you want to do! And this one works great on round faces!

22. Relaxed work look

Curly hair is one-size-fits-all when it comes to occasions. And for work, the simplest look is the best!

23. Braid it away

If you need your hair out of your face, try a French braid like this one. If your hair is curly enough, you won’t even need an elastic to tie it off!

24. Under the hat

Another example of how practical items, like a sunhat in summer, can turn into an accessory!

25. Wind-swept

Create this eye-catching look by simply becoming the wind yourself and pinning your hair in place. It is great for statements at work or parties!

26. Off the shoulder

Try more tame medium hairstyles, like this just below the shoulder evenly curled do!

27. Pure blonde curly hairstyles

Curly is rarely associated with platinum blonde hair, but when the combination does happen, the results are striking!

28. Crochet braids

Keep your natural hair safe and in shape with crochet braids. Some are barely visible, save for the finished look!

29. French style

Wear a beret over curly hair for this French-inspired elegant look!

30. Simply curly hairstyles

Or wear your hair exactly as it is and don’t worry about a thing! It will always look good and ready to go!

Curly Colored Hairstyles

31. Girl in red

Don’t hesitate to dye your hair in fall colors like red and orange! They transition well into winter and you will look great in red!

32. Bright and curly hairstyles

Wake up bright and curly and be ready to go in 5 minutes with this look!

33. Fantasy hair

Allow your curls to take the path of anime hairstyles and create this incredible color blend!

34. Cold stone

Or go for a gray hairstyle that blends with the cold stones of the north!

35. Three colors curly hairstyles

Let your inner Fae child run wild and bring out the colors! Three of them on the same head of hair, if possible!

36. Pretty plum

Or come to an agreement and get one unnatural color, like this deep plum that fades to black in the underlayers.

37. This girl is on fire

With this hairstyle, she definitely is! Just look at those strands of red, orange, yellow, and black!

38. Growing gray curly hairstyles

A shorter curly style is great for growing gray hair! It takes some patience, but the transitionary period will look great too!

39. Hidden rings

Shhh, we won’t tell anyone they are there unless you want to reveal them! Secret accessories are a great way to keep your look professional and ready to party at the same time!

40. Eye-catching color

This whole look is guaranteed to be visible from a mile away, but the colorful hair steals the show!

Short Curly Hairstyles

41. The fluff

Nothing easier than keeping your hair in a short fluffy do!

42. Tiny curls

Use this style to keep your hair even and healthy while growing it back after it was very short.

43. Curly pixie hairstyles

Try for a pixie cut and pair it with your natural curl for this tough look!

44. Simply yourself

Wear the hair that makes you feel most like yourself, and wear it proudly! Don’t let anything bring you down!

45. Elegant curly hairstyles

Notice how the same hairstyle can be both casual and elegant? It’s all in the attitude!

46. Full afro

Sometimes, getting an afro is the best choice for you and your style!

47. Edgy curly hairstyles

And if short hair and bold makeup are not edgy enough for you, try an undercut!

48. The tomboy look

Not all girls are extra feminine, but not to worry! A simple, low maintenance hairstyle is your best bet!

49. Curly shaved hairstyles

Try a shaved hairstyle with just enough hair on top to let it curl a little for a look that means rebellious business.

50. Sharp twists

Go for this twisted hairstyle and create loose, pointy twists to match your relaxed attitude!

Bonus

51. Celebrity feature

Our celebrity bonus feature, this time is Jenny Slate, best known for her role in “Gifted” and several animated movies, like “Zootopia” and “Secret life of pets”. Here she is rocking her curly hair!

Final Thoughts

This is our collection of curly hairstyles! I hope you found something to your taste and you are more confident to skip on the straightener! Shine with your natural beauty and tell us all about it in the comments section below!