A classic curly top knot will always be in style, but this doesn’t mean you shouldn’t experiment with different curly hairstyles for school. From braided styles to messy buns, here are the most stylish and practical curly hairstyles for school to try ASAP.
1. Sleek Curly Half-Up Hairstyle
Combine sleek and curly hair textures to create a unique, protective style perfect for school. Sleek hair on the crown with curly lengths styled into a half-up half-down hairstyle oozes charm and sophistication.
2. Sleek Curly Half Updo Bun With A Zig-Zag Parting
Replace a classic middle parting with a playful zig-zag hair parting to create a more personalized and stylish half updo bun. The sleek curly bun with a zig-zag parting will give you a face-framing, and voluminous effect.
3. Sleek Curly Ponytail
If half updos are not your cup of tea (or you want a change), the sleek curly ponytail might suit you. You can spice up your sleek curly ponytail with a small side braid if you’re not short on time when styling your hair before school.
4. Sleek Curly Half-Up Braided Hairstyle
What about a headband made of hair? Yup, the sleek curly half-up braided hairstyle is everything you need to secure your locs and look stylish. Besides, you can always gather your hair into a ponytail if needed.
5. Messy Top Knot With Small Frontal Braids
Messy top knots give this effortless vibe we all strive to achieve. Here’s an even better idea: a messy top knot with small frontal braids. Playful, stylish, and protective.
6. Sleek Curly Fountain Ponytail
A beautiful fountain ponytail features a half-up half-down voluminous ponytail that gives your face the effect of a mini facelift. This style accentuates your best features and makes you feel like a real diva on a regular school day.
7. Sleek Curly Half-Up Style With A Claw Clip
A sleek hair on the crown and curly lengths into a half-up style secured with a claw clip is the recipe for a contemporary, effortless style every lady needs when short on time. Sometimes, the easiest styles are the greatest.
8. Messy Curly Ponytail
Here’s another idea when you don’t have much time to style your hair: gather your curls into a high ponytail and secure it with an elastic. Tease the curls to achieve a voluminous, relaxed style as if you woke up like that.
9. Messy Curly Bun
Messy curly buns are always in style and are one of the easiest curly hairstyles. Gather your hair into a ponytail and secure it with an elastic. Use bobby pins to create a messy bun hair look. Easy, right?
10. Braided High Ponytail
Are you looking for a unique, protective style that won’t take much time to style before school? A braided high ponytail is the right choice. You can opt for one braid or multiple braids to create a more textured and voluminous look.
11. Half-Up Space Buns Curly Hairstyle
Space buns are the cutest hairstyle ever, especially on curly hair textures. You can opt for a sleek or messy hair look. Remember to apply curl cream on damp hair and dry your hair upside down with a diffuser for maximum volume.
12. High Messy Bun
A high messy bun with bangs or face-framing layers is a relaxed style that enhances your best features and gives you that undone look. Decorate your high messy bun with an oversized scrunchie and you’re ready to roll!
13. Braided Bun With Cornrows
If you’re looking for an ultra-protective style for curly hair, a braided bun with cornrows is the best choice. Remember to add beads to cornrows for a more personalized look.
14. Half-Up Braided Pigtails
If you have box braids, Fulani braids, or any other braided hairstyle, consider styling your hair into charming half-up braided pigtails, a ponytail, or a massive bun… The options are endless!
15. Half-Up Half-Down With A Claw Clip
Claw clips are the best invention since sliced bread and they are a must-have accessory today. You can achieve a voluminous, textured half-up half-down hairstyle with a claw clip within seconds. Amazing.
16. Curly Messy Bun With A Head Scarf
Apart from being stylish hair accessories, head scarves help us hide the grown-out roots on dyed hair. Also, if you haven’t washed your hair, you can easily hide it with a scarf. Versatile and stylish.
17. Curly Half-Up Braided Hairstyle
A curly half-up braided hairstyle is a protective style with a dash of romance. You can decorate this style with cute hair accessories to embrace the soft girl aesthetic.
18. Curls With Small Frontal Bubble Braids
I suppose you don’t want your hair to fly around your face at school. Well, you can still display your beautiful long curls (or short) with small frontal bubble braids that will keep your hair secure.
19. Braided Ponytail With Curly Ends
A braided ponytail with curly ends is a beautiful hairstyle that turns heads. The curly ends create the illusion of thicker hair which is why this style is recommended to those with thin hair.
20. Braided Pigtails With Ribbons
Braided pigtails with ribbons are a super sweet, protective style that can be customized for both long and short hair. You can use classic elastics instead of ribbons to achieve more subtle (read: classic) braided pigtails.