Hairstyle Handbook

long, thick, curly, 30 minutes, hairstyles, brown hair, sexy hair girl with long curly dark brown hair Deep-condition hair at least once a week and stick to minimal shampooing. If your scalp or skin is oily, use a gentle shampoo just on your roots and leave your ends out of it.

\r\n\r\nUse a wide-tooth comb to detangle hair while still in the shower.

\r\n\r\nCocktail some leave-in conditioner and anti-frizz and run through wet hair. Allow it to air-dry so you get smooth, well-behaved curls.

\r\n\r\nMARIE CLAIRE RECOMMENDS
\r\n DEEP CONDITIONER like Ouidad Deep Treatment, $33.

\r\n\r\n WIDE TOOTH COMB like CurlMart Cricket Ultraclean Big Time Comb, $3.49.

\r\n\r\n LEAVE IN CONDITIONER like Charles Worthington Results Moisture Seal Hair Healer Leave-In Conditioner, $5.99.

Hairstyle Handbook

medium, thick, curly, caucasian, 15 minutes, hairstyles, brown hair, sexy hair woman with long wavy brown hair Take curly hair from day to night by spritzing with a refreshing, enzyme-rich spray to bring back the bounce. Or use a little beachy spray.

\r\n\r\nRake hair back with your fingers (to create lift) and fasten loosely with a small claw clip.

\r\n\r\nFinger-twirl a few of the loose pieces for extra polish.

\r\n\r\nMARIE CLAIRE RECOMMENDS
\r\n\r\n REFRESHING SPRAY like David Babaii WildAid Bohemian Beach Spray, $11.95.

\r\n\r\n CLAW CLIPS like Goody Clips, $3.99.

\r\n\r\n SPRAY LEAVE-IN CONDITIONER like Alterna Hemp Spray Leave-In Conditioner, $20.

Hairstyle Handbook

short, thick, curly, african american, 15-30 minutes, hairstyle, sexy hair girl with curly black hair Deep condition hair three times a week with a super rich conditioner to flight frizz and breakage.

\r\nTry a leave in conditioner and a strong hold gel for the perfect mix of control and conditioning.

\r\nLet hair air dry and touch up with a serum to control any frizz or flyaways.

\r\nMARIE CLAIRE RECOMMENDS
\r\n\r\nGEL like, Sexy Hair Concepts Volumizing Gel, $12.49

\r\n\r\nSHINE SERUM like, Motions Smoothing Shine Serum, $5.99

\r\n\r\nLEAVE IN CONDITIONER like, L\'occitane Shea Butter Conditioner, $17 \r\n

Hairstyle Handbook

medium, thick, curly, caucasian, 15 minutes, red hair, hairstyles, sexy hair red head with medium length curly hair Deep-condition hair twice weekly—curls drink up extra moisture like a sponge.

\r\n\r\nRinse hair lightly leaving a little conditioner in there—it’s a great base for styling thicker, more coarse textures.

\r\n\r\n“Rub a shine glaze together in your palms and distribute it evenly throughout your hair,” says NYC stylist Ouidad.

\r\n\r\nMARIE CLAIRE RECOMMENDS
\r\n\r\n DEEP CONDITIONER like Burt’s Bees Hair Repair with Shea Butter and Grapefruit, $7.99.

\r\n\r\n SHINE GLAZE like Ouidad Shine Glaze, $17.

\r\n CURL CRÈME like Bumble & Bumble Curl Conscious Crème, $30. \r\n

Hairstyle Handbook

long, thick, curly, african-american, 15-30 minutes, hairstyles, sexy hair woman with long curly red hair Try a leave-in conditioner and a strong-hold gel for the perfect mix of control and conditioning.

\r\n\r\nRake the product cocktail through damp hair with a wide-tooth comb. Scrunch hair to add volume.

\r\n\r\nOnce hair has air-dried, use a serum to touch up any frizz or flyaways.

\r\n\r\nMARIE CLAIRE RECOMMENDS
\r\n GEL like Sexy Hair Concepts Big Sexy Hair Blow Dry Volumizing Gel, $12.49.

\r\n\r\n CONDITIONER like Dove Daily Moisture Therapy Conditioner for Dry Rough Hair, $4.99.

\r\n\r\n LEAVE-IN CONDITIONER like Alterna Hemp Leave-In Spray Conditioner, $20.

Hairstyle Handbook

medium, normal, curly, caucasian, 15 minutes, blonde hair, hairstyles, sexy hair woman with dark blond curly hair Mix a little leave-in conditioner and gel in your palm and then apply to damp hair.

\r\n\r\nUse a diffuser and work until hair is mostly dry, but not all the way-it\'s good to let a few curls dry on their own for a more natural texture.

\r\n\r\nA deep side part gives this style extra sexiness-it\'s a great way to give curly hair an evening-ready edge without actually doing anything to your hair.

\r\n\r\nMARIE CLAIRE RECOMMENDS
\r\n\r\n LEAVE-IN CONDITIONER like Korres Natural Products Leave-On Conditioner, $19.50.

\r\n\r\n GEL like Pantene Pro-V Curl Defining Scrunching Gel, $4.49.

\r\n\r\n CURL SHAMPOO like Kerastase Nutritive Curl Definition Shampoo, $31.99.

Hairstyle Handbook

medium, normal, curly, caucasian, 15-30 minutes, hair styles, brown hair, sexy hair woman with curly brown hair If you want your natural curls to look girly and polished, wrap up sections of hair in hot rollers and mist with a setting spray.

\r\n\r\nThen, remove the hot rollers from the back of your head after two minutes. Then, take out the rest of the rollers after five minutes in order to create a cascading effect.

\r\n\r\nSpritz with shine spray to add sparkle, and don\'t forget to toss your hair when you walk!

\r\n\r\nMARIE CLAIRE RECOMMENDS
\r\n\r\n HOT ROLLERS like Remington All That! Hair Setter, $15.79.

\r\n\r\n SHAMPOO FOR DAMAGED HAIR like Aussie Moist Shampoo for Dry to Damaged Hair, $7.49.

\r\n\r\n SETTING SPRAY like Bumble & Bumble Does It All Styling Spray, $24.99.

Hairstyle Handbook

short, thick, curly, african-american, 15 minutes, hairstyles, sexy hair woman with short curly hair Apply a hair mask in the shower for a strong dose of hydration. Detangle with a wide-tooth comb in the shower. Rinse almost all of it out-however, a little residual moisture is a good thing.

\r\n\r\nWork a mixture of shine glaze and leave in conditioner through wet hair and let it air dry.

\r\n\r\nMARIE CLAIRE RECOMMENDS
\r\n\r\n HAIR MASK like Alberto VO5 Hot Oil Treatment, $3.89.

\r\n\r\n SHINE GLAZE like Ouidad Shine Glaze, $17.

\r\n\r\n LEAVE-IN CONDITIONER like Bumble & Bumble Leave-In Conditioner, $22.99.

Hairstyle Handbook

medium, normal, curly, caucasian, 15 minutes, hairstyles, sexy hair woman with long curly hair To loosen natural curls, take a wide-toothed comb and rake some mousse through dry hair.

\r\n\r\nThen, grab a large-barreled curling iron and wrap different sized sections (1-3 inches) around the iron loosely. The heat will help cut down on the frizz. Don\'t do your entire head, just a few pieces.

\r\n\r\nThen, flip your head over and spray with hairspray.

\r\n\r\nMARIE CLAIRE RECOMMENDS
\r\n\r\n MOUSSE like Paul Mitchell Extra Body Sculpting Foam, $19.99.

\r\n\r\n WIDE-TOOTH COMB like Scunci Style and Detangle Wide Tooth Comb, $1.99.

\r\n\r\n CURLING IRON like Infiniti By Conair Tourmaline Curling Iron, $28.99.

Hairstyle Handbook

short, thick, curly, african american, 15-30 minutes, brown hair, hairstyles, sexy hair brunette with short curly hair Naturally curly hair sucks up moisture so stick with a great, emollient leave-in conditioner on soaking wet hair.

\r\n\r\nWhen you get out of the shower, towel-dry lightly. Use a wide-tooth comb to detangle hair working from the ends up to the roots.

\r\n\r\nUse a diffuser on a low heat to dry hair partially, letting it air-dry the rest of the way for best results.

\r\n\r\nMARIE CLAIRE RECOMMENDS
\r\n\r\n LEAVE-IN CONDITIONER like Modern Organic Products Leave-In Conditioner, $10.99.

\r\n\r\n WIDE-TOOTH COMB like Vidal Sassoon Wide-Tooth Comb, $1.29.

\r\n\r\n DEEP CONDITIONER like Neutrogena Triple Moisture Hair Mask, $6.99.

Hairstyle Handbook

long, thick, curly, caucasian, 15 minutes, blonde hair, hairstyles, sexy hair blonde with long wavy hair Refresh slept-on curls with a few sprays of leave-in conditioner mist.

\r\n\r\nTame flyaways with an anti-frizz serum. Work it through your hair and scrunch to reform curls.

\r\n\r\nUse a little mousse on the ends so they don\'t droop.

\r\n\r\nMARIE CLAIRE RECOMMENDS
\r\n\r\n CONDITIONING MIST like Aussie Hair Insurance Leave-In Conditioner, $4.43.

\r\n\r\n ANTI FRIZZ like Sebastian Laminates Crema Styler Anti Frizz, $27.92.

\r\n\r\n MOUSSE like TRESemme Curl Enhancing Mousse, $4.35.

Hairstyle Handbook

short, thick, curly, african-american, 15-30 minutes, hairstyles, sexy hair woman with short curly hair A close crop requires heavy-duty hydration to look chic. Always use a moisture-rich conditioner.

\r\n\r\nWet hair with a setting lotion and sit under a drying hood on low heat to bring out hair\'s natural texture.

\r\n\r\nWork a little leave-in condition through a few pieces in front.

\r\n\r\nMARIE CLAIRE RECOMMENDS
\r\n\r\n LEAVE-IN CONDITIONER like Charles Worthington London Results Leave-In Conditioner, $5.99.

\r\n\r\n HAIR MASK like Pantene Pro-V Nourishing Moisture Replenishing Hair Mask, $3.99.

\r\n\r\n GEL like Soft Sheen Carson Protein Styling Gel, $4.29.

Hairstyle Handbook

long, thick, curly, caucasian, 15 minutes, blonde hair, hairstyles, sexy hair blonde with long wavy hair In the shower, go easy on the shampoo-the more natural oils left in your hair the better.

\r\n\r\nSteer clear of vigorously towel-drying and instead, blot hair so your bathroom floor doesn\'t end up covered in water.

\r\n\r\nThen cocktail equal parts gel and leave-in conditioner and coat damp hair in the mixture. Carefully and lightly scrunch hair (stopping a few inches below the root, so you get the top to lie flat). Air-dry, and keep your hands off since touching your hair creates frizz.

\r\n\r\nMARIE CLAIRE RECOMMENDS
\r\n\r\n CURLY HAIR TOWEL like Aquis Microfiber Hair Towel, $16.99.

\r\n\r\n GEL like TIGI Bed Head Power Trip Hair Gel, $11.99.

\r\n\r\n LEAVE-IN CONDITIONER like Paul Mitchell The Conditioner, $16.99.

Hairstyle Handbook

short, thick, curly, african-american, 15 minutes, hairstyles, sexy hair woman with shorty curly black hair Shampooo with a sulfate-free formula once a week-it won\'t strip natural oils from your hair, which keep curls under control.

\r\n\r\nHalf a dropper of organic hair oil on very damp hair keeps ringlets looking healthy especially during dry weather.

\r\n\r\nLayer a cocktail of leave-in conditioner and gel over and let hair air-dry.

\r\n\r\nMARIE CLAIRE RECOMMENDS
\r\n\r\n HAIR OIL like Dr. Haushka Neem Hair Oil, $29.95.

\r\n\r\n SULFATE-FREE SHAMPOO like Back To Basics Color Protect Shampoo, $11.99.

\r\n\r\n CURL GEL like Ouidad Climate Control Gel, $24.20.

Hairstyle Handbook

medium, fine, curly, caucasian, 15 minutes, hairstyles, blonde hair, sexy hair woman with shoulder length curly dark blond hair If your hair is on the thin side-and curly, you want shine and control without the weight. Look for stylers without silicone and use leave-in conditioner sparingly on damp hair.

\r\nFlip head over and scrunch curls lightly with a towel. Finger-curl a few pieces to give definition, but avoid heat styling.

Finish off the look with hairspray.\r\n

\r\nMARIE CLAIRE RECOMMENDS
\r\n\r\n LEAVE-IN CONDITIONER like Philip B Lovin Leave In Conditioner, $24.

\r\n\r\n NON-SILICONE POMADE like Aveda Anti-Humectant Pomade, $21.49.

\r\n\r\n CURL CONDITIONER like John Frieda Frizz Ease Curl Around Conditioner, $5.99.

Hairstyle Handbook

short, thick, curly, african american, 15-30 minutes, hairstyles, sexy hair laughing woman with short black tight curls Deep condition hair three times a week with a super rich conditioner to flight frizz and breakage.

\r\nTry a leave in conditioner and a strong hold gel for the perfect mix of control and conditioning.

\r\nTry not to play with your hair as it dries, the more you touch it the frizzier and less chic it will look.

\r\nMARIE CLAIRE RECOMMENDS
\r\n\r\nGEL like, Ouidad Climate Control Gel, $22

\r\n\r\nSHINE SERUM like, Motions Smoothing Shine Serum $5.99

\r\n\r\nLEAVE IN CONDITIONER like, Joico KPax Conditioner, $16

Hairstyle Handbook

long, thick, curly, asian, 15-30 minutes, brown hair, hairstyles, sexy hair brunette with long curly hair Condition hair overnight so ends stay healthy-looking. Rinse hair in the shower in the a.m.

\r\n\r\nRun a leave-in conditioner through your hair and take one- inch pieces and twist them, creating a ringlet curl that goes about halfway up.

\r\n\r\nDiffuse the ends to the mid-shift so you get conditioned bouncy curls.

\r\n\r\nMARIE CLAIRE RECOMMENDS
\r\n\r\n OVERNIGHT TREATMENT like Phyto 9 Day Cream For Dehydrated Hair, $24.99.

\r\n\r\n LEAVE-IN CONDITIONER like EO Conditioner in French Lavender, $8.59.

\r\n\r\n DIFFUSER like Conair Universal Tourmaline Ceramic Diffuser, $7.99.

Hairstyle Handbook

medium, thick, curly, caucasian, 15 minutes, hairstyles, brown hair, sexy hair woman with curly brown hair The great thing about curly hair is you don\'t have to wash it every day to look great. Two to three times a week is plenty so your curls hang onto moisture.

\r\n\r\nRefresh curls with a styling spray that\'s loaded with conditioning botanicals. Use your hands to scrunch curls back to life.

\r\n\r\nTo tamp down frizz, smooth a little silicone-based serum over trouble spots.

\r\n\r\nMARIE CLAIRE RECOMMENDS
\r\n\r\n BOTANICAL SPRAY like Ouidad Botanical Boost, $16.

\r\n\r\n SILICONE-BASED SERUM like Ouidad Shine Glaze Serum, $26.

\r\n\r\n CURL SHAMPOO like Kerastase Nutritive Oleo Shampoo for Curl Definition, $31.99.

Hairstyle Handbook

long, thick, curly, caucasian, 15-30 minutes, hairstyles, brown hair, sexy hair woman with brown curly hair in a half updo To keep thick, tight curls from taking over, use a leave-in conditioner and a gel with serious hold for the perfect mix of control and conditioning.

\r\n\r\nPull hair back while still wet, training curls to lie flat.

\r\n\r\nOnce hair has air-dried, use a serum to touch up any frizz or flyaways.

\r\n\r\nMARIE CLAIRE RECOMMENDS
\r\n GEL like Frederic Fekkai Styling Gel, $17.50.

\r\n\r\n CONDITIONER like Terax Crema Ultra Moisturizing Daily Conditioner, $22.

\r\n\r\n LEAVE-IN CONDITIONER like Alterna Leave-In Conditioner, $20.

Hairstyle Handbook

long, thick, curly, african-american, 15-30 minutes, hairstyles, sexy hair woman with tightly curled black hair To get perfect, tight curls sans frizz, you need a cut that supports your curl pattern. Make sure to tell your stylist that you wear your hair naturally so she can give you the cut you need.

\r\n\r\nMake sure to deep-condition overnight so you get that extra dose of moisture coarse curls need.

\r\n\r\nRun a thick leave-in conditioner and serum through your hair.

\r\n\r\nMARIE CLAIRE RECOMMENDS
\r\n DEEP CONDITIONER like Burt\'s Bees Hair Repair, $7.99.

\r\n\r\n LEAVE-IN CONDITIONER like Jonathan Product Conditioning Leave-In Gloss, $22.

\r\n\r\n SERUM like John Frieda Frizz Ease Hair Serum, Thermal Protection Formula, $9.

Hairstyle Handbook

long, thick, curly, caucasian, 15 minutes, hairstyles, blonde hair, sexy hair girl with blond hair in an updo Curly hair lends itself nicely to a messy chignon.

\r\n\r\nFlip hair over and spritz with hairspray all over. This will give your hair a little extra grit and keep your chignon from wilting after an hour.

\r\n\r\nRake hair up and back with your hands, pushing it forward at the roots to encourage lift, and secure ends in a twist at the nape of your neck. Keep sticking in bobby pins and pulling out pieces to loosen the style.

\r\n\r\nThen, mist the twist with a little shine spray. This shouldn\'t look perfect but fast/sexy/chic.

\r\n\r\nMARIE CLAIRE RECOMMENDS
\r\n\r\n HAIRSPRAY like Aussie Catch The Wave Hairspray, $3.99.

\r\n\r\n BOBBY PINS like Scunci Comfort Curve Bobby Pins, $1.29.

\r\n\r\n SHINE SPRAY like Charles Worthington Results Shine On Glossing Spray, $6.49.

Hairstyle Handbook

long, thick, curly, caucasian, 30 minutes, brown hair, hairstyles, sexy hair brunette with medium length curly hair Shorter layers give thick, coarse curls more volume. As long as you control the frizz, this style is the perfect way to work with your hair\'s natural height. Run a conditioner and moisturizing gel thorough wet hair.

\r\n\r\nTwirl two-inch pieces around your finger to give them a more pronounced shape.

\r\n\r\nFlip your head over and diffuse every curl-take breaks so you don\'t get light headed and fall over.

\r\n\r\nMARIE CLAIRE RECOMMENDS
\r\n\r\n LEAVE-IN CONDITIONER like KMS Moistrepair Leave-In Conditioner, $16.96.

\r\n\r\n MOISTURIZING GEL like Dove Define and Shine Control Gel, $8.95.

\r\n\r\n CURL CONDITIONER like Herbal Essences Totally Twisted Conditioner, $7.49.

Hairstyle Handbook

short, thick, curly, african american, 15-30 minutes, hairstyles, sexy hair, short hair girl with short curly hair Deep condition hair three times a week with a super rich conditioner to flight frizz and breakage.

\r\nTry a leave in conditioner and a strong hold gel for the perfect mix of control and conditioning.

\r\nLet hair air dry and touch up with a serum to control any frizz or flyaways.

\r\nMARIE CLAIRE RECOMMENDS
\r\n \r\nGEL like Ouidad Climate Control Gel, $22

\r\nSHINE SERUM like Motions Smoothing Shine Serum, $5.99

\r\nLEAVE IN CONDITIONER like Joico KPax Conditioner, $16, \r\n

Hairstyle Handbook

short, thick, curly, caucasian, 15 minutes, brown hair, hairstyles, sexy hair brunette with short curly hair A cropped pixie cut for curly textures looks so chic-but you need to use products that add a lot of moisture and shine to keep hair from puffing up. Even though hair is short, use a rich conditioner.

\r\n\r\nRun a cocktail of styling cream and gel through damp hair. If you can stand it, let your hair air-dry.

\r\n\r\nOtherwise, use a small round brush to smooth out the very front sections, then blow-dry brush-free on a very low setting.

\r\n\r\nMARIE CLAIRE RECOMMENDS
\r\n\r\n STYLING CREAM like Rusk Str8 Lotion, $10.95.

\r\n\r\nCURL CONDITIONER like Deva Curl Conditioner, $37.

\r\n\r\n CURL GEL like Garnier Fructis Style Curl Scrunch Gel, $3.99.

Hairstyle Handbook

short, thick, curly, african american, 15-30 minutes, hairstyle gallery, brown hair, sexy hair brunette with short curly hair Try a leave in conditioner and a strong hold gel for the perfect mix of control and conditioning.

\r\nRake the product cocktail through damp hair with a wide tooth comb. Scrunch hair to add volume. .

\r\nLet hair air dry and touch up with a serum to control any frizz or flyaways. .

MARIE CLAIRE RECOMMENDS
\r\nGEL like Sexy Hair Concepts Volumizing Gel, $12.49

\r\nSHINE SERUM like Motions Smoothing Shine Serum, $5.99

\r\nLEAVE IN CONDITIONER like Alterna Leave In Conditioner, $20\r\n

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