As you prepare to celebrate another trip around the sun, why not treat yourself to a fabulous birthday hairstyle that perfectly complements your curly locks?
Curly hair is incredibly versatile, offering endless styling possibilities that are sure to turn heads and make you feel like the star of the show on your special day.
In this article, we’ve curated a collection of 33+ of the best birthday hairstyles for curly hair.
Whether you’re planning an intimate gathering with friends or a glamorous soirée, these hairstyles are guaranteed to add an extra dose of flair and elegance to your birthday look.
From romantic updos to playful half-up styles and statement-making accessories, there’s something here for every curly-haired queen to feel confident and beautiful on her birthday.
So, sit back, relax, and get ready to be inspired as we explore the ultimate guide to birthday hairstyles for curly hair.
33+ Best Ideas for Birthday Hairstyles for Curly Hair
Whether you’re looking for elegant updos, chic braided styles, or glamorous curls, these images are sure to inspire you to find the perfect hairstyle that complements your curly locks and makes you feel like a birthday queen.
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Understanding Curly Hair Types
Here are a few tips to help you style your curly hair on your special day.
But before you get into thinking about styling your hair, you have to know and understand your curly hair type to choose the most flattering styles for you.
There are several ways to categorize curly hair, but the most popular classification divides it into three textures; wavy, curly, and coily, which could also be referred to numerically as 2, 3, and 4, which are then broken down into subcategories of A, B, and C.
The higher the number the tighter the curl!
Knowing your type of curly hair is an important step in achieving the curls of your dreams as well as the hairstyles you want, and to identify it you could watch as your hair dries.
If your hair dries into an S shape then your hair is considered wavy.
If your hair resembles a corkscrew shape then it’s considered curly, and if it forms a Z shape of a very tight corkscrew then it’s coily.
Wavy Hair
Wavy hair, or type 2 hair, sits between straight and curly hair, it normally sits flatter on the head and has less volume at the roots.
Wavy hair is the least dry of the curly hair types, therefore the scalp’s natural oils can move down the hair shaft more easily.
This could leave you feeling like your hair is oily, so you have to use wavy hair products which can help to enhance the wave pattern, and volumizing formulas that leave you with defined, bouncy waves.
More specifically:
- 2A – Waves have a loose, tousled texture, and tend to be quite straight at the roots of the hair, but the lengths form gentle waves.
- 2B – The waves in 2B hair have a tighter S shape pattern than 2A.
- 2C – The waviest of the wavy hair types, some strands of 2C hair may form very loose corkscrews when styled, and be more prone to frizz.
Some hairstyles I would suggest for wavy hair would be wearing it natural and rocking that air dried look.
You could also do a half up half down look leaving out a couple strands around your face and add a gold or silver hair clip to add a little bedazzle to the look.
Also, even though I think it’s best for you to embrace your hair, it would be incredible if you did a sleek back look, either a bun so put it all up, or also a slick back half up half down.
Curly Hair
Curly hair is characterized by a springy, corkscrew-type texture.
Those with curly hair types may notice their hair being dry, more so than those with wavy hair.
This is because the scalp’s natural oils struggle to travel down the curls, due to their twists and turns.
An essential for this curly hair type is to get the right products to care for it.
Curly hair types need more styling products to perfect the shape of the curl, as your hair can be particularly prone to frizz.
Using it on wet hair at the end of your routine to define your pattern, holds it for longer and helps get rid of the frizz.
The subcategories of curly hair are:
- 3A – The loosest curly hair type, with a bouncy texture and silky textured curls.
- 3B – A springy and spiraled curl, which is more prone to frizz.
- 3C – The tightest curl of category 3, with a lot of volume and texture.
Having curly hair you know it has a character of its own, so when you know how to style it, it’s at the optimum and makes you look amazing.
I would also suggest rocking the natural look, when you’re done styling it, use a diffuser to dry it as well as add extreme volume with the help of a hair pick too.
Another cute idea would be slicking the front part of your hair and then volumizing the rest of your hair to make it look like an aura around you.
Also, tying it up into a ‘pineapple’ and wearing big statement earrings is a cute way to dress it up.
Coily Hair
Coily hair is often referred to as afro or kinky hair, or type 4.
Coily hair consists of very tight corkscrews or a Z shaped pattern that starts right from the root.
Due to its tight curls, this hair type appears shorter than it actually is, this is known as shrinkage.
The tight wound coils in this hair type make it difficult for natural oils to move down the hair length, which means that coily hair is the driest and most fragile hair type.
Coily hair products are formulated to provide moisture and frizz control to help define the coils.
Here are the types:
- 4A – Tight coils, around the width of a crochet needle, with fairly strong curl definition.
- 4B – Densely packed Z shaped coils, often difficult to distinguish at the root, but visible at the ends.
- 4C – The most delicate and densely packed zig-zag pattern, and experiences a lot of shrinkage.
With type 4 hair, it’s difficult to manage, but it’s the most fun to style.
The best way to go is to wear it in an afro to turn all the heads, as you should.
You could also pin one side of it with bedazzled or colorful pins and volumize the rest of your hair.
And I think it’s also beautiful when you wear it in a protective style like braids, twists, or anything similar.
Conclusion
As we wrap up our exploration of these stunning birthday hairstyles for curly hair, one thing is clear: curly locks offer endless opportunities for creativity and elegance on your special day.
Whether you prefer sleek and sophisticated updos, romantic curls cascading down your shoulders, or playful braided styles, there’s a birthday hairstyle that perfectly suits your unique personality and celebrates the beauty of your curls.
With the inspiration from these curated images, you’re well-equipped to choose the perfect hairstyle that will make you feel confident, radiant, and ready to shine on your birthday.
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