Party Hairstyles for Coarse Hair

Coarse hair looks neat and lovely pulled back for a party.

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Women with thick, coarse hair often have a hard time finding a flattering style that is manageable throughout the day. For a special occasion, ladies with coarse hair feel the pressure even more. Coarse hair can be dry, can frizz easily and, in the wrong style, can sit on the head like a helmet. Yet no matter what length your coarse hair may be, a style exists that will help you shine at any party.

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One benefit to short, coarse hair is that with some proper combing and spray, it will hold nearly any shape its given. Women with short, coarse hair can create a simulated updo without too much effort. Begin by blow-drying your hair straight and brushing it backward. Work in small sections of only a couple inches wide and tease the hair at the root to make it stand up. Twist the section and pin the end in place on top of the head. Continue twisting and pinning each section until they are all pinned.

Medium-Length Styles

Women with hair to the tops of their shoulders can opt for either an up or down style for a party. Women with layers who wish to wear their hair down can blow it straight and part it in a severe side part. Apply a smoothing product such as a cream or a silicon-based serum to the hair to tame frizz and fly-aways. Sweep the hair across the forehead before pinning it back behind each ear. A classic and tasteful updo for medium-length hair is a chignon bun worn at the base of the neck, or slightly to the side, if the hair is long enough.

Long Looks

Women with long, coarse hair often want tidy updos that keep the hair under control and free of frizz throughout a party. Braided styles look beautiful for parties and hold up beautifully on women with long, thick hair. Put it up in a simple bun on top of the head and leave a long piece a couple of inches thick out of the bun in back. Braid that section and wrap it around the bun for a goddess style. Women wanting to wear their long hair down can part it in the middle, straighten it with a flat iron and pin back small sections on either side of the part in decorative barrettes.

Curly Dos

Often, women with thick, coarse hair also have curly hair. They often suppress the curl through blow-drying and flat-ironing. Instead, show off your curls in a lovely partial updo for a party. Pull the sides of your hair up and allow the rest of your curls to hang down the back. Use a curling iron to define the curls and help shape them. Use a defrizzing product and a shining gloss to keep the curls looking their best throughout the party.

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