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Curly hair needs special care to stay healthy and look its best. Low tension hairstyles protect your curls from damage while keeping them styled and manageable. These styles use gentle methods that don’t pull or stress your hair.
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I’ve put together 17 easy low tension styles that work for different curl types. You’ll find options like loose buns, twist-outs, and protective updos that keep your curls happy.
These styles help prevent breakage and let your natural texture shine through without fighting against it.
1. Classic Low Tension Hairstyle
When you make this exquisite hairstyle, you will fall in love with it every day. It gives you the most stunning look, and it is perfect for those looking for a refined look.
2. Half Up Half Down Hairstyle
This is another fantastic low-tension hairstyle that would keep your natural hair looking stunning.
3. Loose Bun with Free Strands
I twist my curls into a loose bun at the nape of my neck. A few strands naturally fall around my face.
This style works well for second-day hair.
4. Heatless Curls
I love heatless curls because they protect my hair from damage. These methods use no heat tools at all.
I can try overnight braids or use a robe belt. Some people even use leggings to create curls.
5. Half Up, Half Down
I love this style for its simple elegance. You gather the top section of curls and secure them loosely.
The bottom curls flow freely. This creates a balanced look that works for any occasion.
6. Pineapple High Ponytail
The pineapple high ponytail sits on top of your head like a loose fountain. I gather my curls very gently at the crown.
This style protects curls from getting crushed while sleeping. It prevents frizz and tangling overnight.
I use a soft scrunchie to avoid breaking my hair. The ponytail should feel loose, not tight.
7. Braid-Out on Damp Hair
I love doing braid-outs on damp hair because they create amazing definition with less frizz.
Start with clean, damp hair and apply your favorite leave-in conditioner.
Braid sections gently without pulling too tight on your scalp.
8. Mini Twists on 3B Hair
Mini twists work great on 3B curls. They create a neat, low-maintenance style.
I recommend using a light cream before twisting. This helps hold the shape without weighing hair down.
9. Curly Bob with Bangs
This curly bob hairstyle isn’t quite common, and so you will be making a unique choice with this.
10. Claw Clip Style
I love claw clips for curly hair because they create gentle, low-tension styles. They hold curls without pulling or causing breakage.
The messy updo works great with claw clips. I gather my curls loosely and secure them up high.
11. Braided Crown
I love the braided crown for curly hair. This style keeps tension low while looking elegant.
The braid sits gently around your head like a crown. It works well with natural curl patterns.
12. Low Tension Twist-Out
I love twist-outs for their gentle approach to styling curly hair. This method creates beautiful definition without pulling or stressing your strands.
I start with slightly damp hair and apply leave-in conditioner. Then I twist small sections loosely from root to tip.
After my hair dries completely, I carefully unravel each twist. The result is soft, defined curls that last for days.
13. Full Bouncy Curls Hairstyle
To switch up your look into gorgeousness, this bouncy curls hairstyle is the recommended choice.
14. Flat Twists Updo
I love flat twists updos because they put almost no stress on my hair roots. This style keeps my curls protected while looking neat and polished.
The technique involves twisting sections of hair flat against my scalp, then pinning them up into an elegant updo shape.
16. Finger Coils
I create finger coils by wrapping small hair sections around my finger. This technique works well on damp hair with leave-in conditioner.
The coils form neat spirals that last several days. I can make them tight or loose depending on my desired look.
17. Tight Spiraled Curly Pattern
Tired of boring hairstyles? Then you can go for this super gorgeous hairstyle to spice up your look and add more sauce to your everyday style.
