Cute Medium Curly Hairstyles

Screen stars love cute medium curly hair, too.

Curly tops are not just for kids or pampered poodles. A comfortable, easy-to-care-for-and-wear curly hair style can reinvent your daily life and project a healthy, carefree and confident self-image. And if you're already a natural born curly top, count your blessings. Many women and men would love to have what you were born with.

Do a Little Homework

Scan some style magazines to find a template for your new hair style.

Close your eyes and imagine your locks curled in a cute medium do. Now open them and go leaf through some fashion magazines at the local bookstore, or zoom through your recorded DVD-R shows, and find a look that brings a smile to your face.

Proceed with caution, however. Drastic changes can turn into instant regrets. As well as finding a style that makes you grin, picture whether it will compliment your natural beauty. Hair stylists are also expert sources. Don't be afraid to ask the opinion of professionals who earn a living making bright curly dos out of lifeless, ignored hair. You would not choose an oil filter on a whim. Research and contemplate an idea of a new hair style before picking up the phone to set an appointment or breaking out your own scissors in front of the mirror.

Find a Stylist

Make some calls and ask some questions to find an affordable, professional hair expert.

Determine how much you can responsibly afford to spend on your haircut. Many professional salons seem pricey but have cuts starting at $25, at 2011 prices -- worth every penny if it adds up to a month of happy looks in the mirror. It only takes a few phone calls. Ask well-groomed friends for referrals or simply return to your own trusted stylist with an idea for your new curls.

Most men and women can't really gauge just how long their hair is until it's wet and in front of a professional stylist. If you know a friend who has the gift for cutting and styling hair, call him up and ask for some help. Always offer some type of payment for services rendered.

Hot Rollers

Invest in some hot rollers, a diffuser and some patience to keep those curls looking effortless.

The hair care experts at TRESemme suggest applying hot rollers to dry hair and then applying a light coat of spray hair gel. If you have never used hot rollers before, don't fret. People just like you have been doing it successfully for a long time. Experiment when you have some down time, and take note of what works and what does not. Soon, you'll be your own expert on rollers.

The basics of hot rollers are simple. Using your fingers, separate your hair into workable sections. Start at the top of your head in the front. Section by section, gently yet firmly roll the hair onto the roller, attaching the end of the strand first and rolling toward the scalp. Snap a big plastic hair clip on top to keep the roller in place. Find your favorite spray gel and spritz away. Now go read a few chapters of that book you've been been meaning to crack, or return a few phone calls. After some drying time, 15 to 30 minutes, return to your work space and carefully remove the clips and the rollers from your hair. Never pull or tug on the roller.

For blow drying your curls, invest in a diffuser attachment to reduce the dreaded frizzes. While standing, bow your head and flip your curls almost into the cup of the diffuser. Patiently let your hair dry while slowly raising the diffuser away, toward and away from your head.

Never brush those beautiful curls. Instead, while showering, comb some conditioner through your hair and later simply towel dry and use your fingers to style it.

For the Guys

Men can wear medium curly hairstyles that go beyond "cute."

"Men's Health" has deemed that the pompadour is back and perfect for men with curly hair. A pompadour is cut closely around the nape of the neck and ears, while the rest of the hair is pushed up, combed and piled on top. If you have natural male curls, before styling, have your barber run a razor slightly over the top of your hair to shape your strands and pull out the curl.

If you can't pull off the pomp at your workplace, a shorter haircut will give you a fashionable buzz at the water cooler. Don't brush out those curls. Rather, comb some conditioner through them while in the shower and then towel dry. Fingers are best for styling.

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