Dance Hairstyles for Girls With Curly Hair

Simplicity is the base of the best hairstyles.

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Preparing for a dance is an exciting rite of passage girls of all ages look forward to experiencing. Like buying a dress, choosing a hairstyle means picking something that works with your hair, not against it. Showcase your curly hair and fine tendrils with one of several secure, curly styles that won’t bounce loose on the dance floor.

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The fountain of curls style works best on girls with at least shoulder-length hair. Start by pulling three tendrils from the rest of your hair so that one falls behind each ear and the third hangs from the nape of your neck. Gather the remaining hair at the crown of your head and secure it in a ponytail with a hair elastic. Pin clusters of two or three curls around the ponytail using decorative hairpins. For more definition and shine, use a curling iron on your tendrils and ponytail curls before pinning them to your scalp.

Curly Headband

The curly headband lets the majority of your curls hang down while keeping the hair off your face. Divide the hair behind your forehead into six equal sections so the first one begins at your left ear and the last section sits at your right ear. Twist each section vertically from the hairline and continue back for 1 to 2 inches. Secure each twist with a jeweled clip or barrette sturdy enough to withstand the entire dance. Scrunch the free-flowing curls behind the twists with curling gel to enhance their shine on the dance floor.

Half and Half

The half and half style lets you showcase your bouncy tendrils from behind. Begin by combing the first 2 inches of hair behind the hairline into your hands. Gather the hair as you would if you were making a ponytail. Instead of pulling it through an elastic, twist the gathered hair twice at the scalp and secure a decorative barrette clip immediately below the twist. Style the lower half of your hair by running curling gel through your fingers and scrunching the free-hanging tendrils up toward the scalp with your palm.

Twist and Clip

The twist and clip style works best for curly hair measuring shoulder length or longer. Separate a few tendrils behind each ear and above your left eyebrow. Gather the remaining hair at the nape of your neck and twist it five times, forming a tight coil. Raise the coil above your nape so it sits on your scalp between either ear. Pin the coil to your scalp with a large, decorative barrette so the uncoiled hair hangs around the clip. Style the remaining curls with your fingers and some mousse. For long hair, gently pin the dangling curls to your scalp around the barrette.

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