curly hairstyles

Pictures of curly hairstyles with helpful information about how to achieve the look.

This is a genuine vintage photograph from the 40's with a great example of a curly shoulder length bob with a side part.

1940's Blonde Woman

Her bangs are rolled up and back which was a popular look for this time period. They were often called victory rolls. The curls are big and soft and concentrated around the bottom of the hairstyle. Hot rollers help to achieve a look like this one. The curls go toward the face. Bright red lipstick was typical as well as suit dresses and shoulder pads.

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Rihanna's cascading red tint curls look fab as she launches her "Reb'l Fleur" fragrance at House of Fraser in London on August 19, 2011.

Rihanna

With her big hair 80's style she is sporting the retro thing as one side is swooped up with strong hold hairspray. There is height on top and toward the opposite side for an asymmetrical appeal. Her long mane is a drastic change from her short cuts of the past.

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Carmen has defined spirals and chunky highlights and lowlights that cascade over her shoulders.

Carmen Electra

She has a middle diagonal part and is bang-less. She has dramatic eyes and pale lipstick as she hosts "Stereo Loves Saturday" at Azure Luxury Pool in Las Vegas.

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It is possible to make longer hair look like a short style with some creativity and this one looks great with a fedora hat. The hat is white with a black band and a fringy edge for the brim.

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What great defined tiny curls Garcelle has in this photo snapped at Ringling Bros. & Barnum and Bailey and Starlight Children's Foundation "Fully Charged" Premiere.

Garcelle Beavais

Her color is dark brown with a few splashes of lighter highlights to add interest. She is wearing a blue and white check button down shirt with jeans for a nice casual look and a light brown leather purse with cross strap carries her personal things. Some wrap bracelets finish off her look.

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