Curly

Curly Half Up

The top and crown section gathered back and secured, with the rest of the curls left down and loose.

BeforeCurly Half Up

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Only the section above the ears goes up, twisted or clipped at the back of the head, which pulls curls off the face without flattening them. Keeping the length visible is the point: everything from the ears down stays exactly where it was. Fastening loosely matters, because a tight elastic crushes the curl pattern at the root and leaves a dent when it comes out. It sits better on second or third day hair.

Suitsround, oval, heart face shapes. Taking the top back exposes the forehead and adds height at the crown, lengthening a round outline while the loose curls still soften the jaw.
Hair typecurly, coily, wavy, medium density. It needs enough curl to hold its own shape unsupported at the back, since straighter hair goes flat where it is gathered and the two halves stop matching.
UpkeepNo cutting schedule of its own beyond your usual curl trim, and about two minutes to gather and pin, redone whenever it slips.
Ask forAsk for a half-up taken from the temples upward on your natural curls, secured with a claw clip or spiral tie rather than a tight elastic.

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Questions about Curly Half Up

Who does the Curly Half Up suit?

It works best on round, oval, heart face shapes. Taking the top back exposes the forehead and adds height at the crown, lengthening a round outline while the loose curls still soften the jaw.

Does the Curly Half Up work on my hair type?

Best on curly, coily, wavy, medium density hair. It needs enough curl to hold its own shape unsupported at the back, since straighter hair goes flat where it is gathered and the two halves stop matching.

How much upkeep does a Curly Half Up need?

No cutting schedule of its own beyond your usual curl trim, and about two minutes to gather and pin, redone whenever it slips.

What do I ask my stylist for?

Ask for a half-up taken from the temples upward on your natural curls, secured with a claw clip or spiral tie rather than a tight elastic.

Can I try the Curly Half Up on my own photo first?

Yes. HairGlam puts the Curly Half Up on a photo of your own face in a few seconds, so you can judge it against your face shape and hairline before you book. It is free to download on iPhone and iPad with 12 free looks: 4 haircuts, 4 hair colors and 4 makeup looks, and some looks can also be tried free in your browser at hairglam.app/try.