Curly hair is a magical gift to this world and what’s better than embracing those curls in every way possible? Our natural texture makes it incredibly easy for us to braid or style our hair any number of ways, and that texture is uniquely our own and should be loved.

Need some fresh ideas on what to do with that beautiful head of curls? With these go-to easy hairstyles, you’ll be sure to look your curly best every day of the week.

Sidenote: Some of these styles work best on longer curly hair. If you rock shorter curls, don’t worry! We’ve also written about the best hairstyles for short curly hair.

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My Curly Hair Routine

One of the most freeing hairstyles is just to let your natural curls hang loose. Depending on your hair type, it requires minimal to a decent amount of effort, and the best way to go about this look is to really learn about your hair.

Discover what type or types of curl patterns you have. Do research on different products and try ones that you think might work for your hair. A lot of drugstores carry samples of high-end products and LUSH is always handing out free samples. It may take some trial and error, but you will find the perfect products for your curls.

A lot of the time, curls do require more effort and maintenance than other hair types, but believe me. The results are worth it.

High Bun

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On the contrary, sometimes all I want to do is throw my hair up in a bun and forget about it for the rest of the day. I personally try to go for a messy bun–where some of the curls come out of the bun–but sometimes it does take me a few times to get the exact look I want.

For this hairstyle, I recommend working with looser hair ties if you’re looking for a “messy” bun and tighter ones for a cleaner look.