Thick, naturally curly or wavy long hair can be difficult to style, but with the right instruction and a little trial and error you can have runway perfect hair.

Putting long thick hair into an updo is elegant and simple to create. Begin by gathering all of your hair into a ponytail at the middle of the crown. Hold the ponytail with one hand and wrap the end of the ponytail around the hand and then pull the hair through to create a big fat knot. When the hair is pulled through tuck the ends into the middle and secure the bun with some thick pins. Add a liquid curl definer along the lengths of your curls to give a shiny glossy appearance.

Another option is to tie a partial knot and let the ends of your hair flow down your back. To create a partial knot simply take a section of hair from above the ear, bring it up and twist it around and pull through to make a knot. Tuck the ends of the hair in and secure with pins to hold the knot securely on your head.  For a sportier look, tie one knot on either side of your head just behind your ear.

Corn rows, curls & crimps are also great choices for thick hair. To achieve corn rows, separate the front section of your hair at the very front of the crown and divide into tiny sections from the front and made into tiny cornrows. Carefully pin at the crown. The remaining curls can either be straightened or crimped to form a fan of bunches of hair that flowed out at the sides and in the back. This is an unusual style that is a bold and daring look. Although this look gives long thick curls a fluffy look, it takes a long time to create and should not be done on a regular basis since regular backcombing could potentially harm the hair.

The classic prom/wedding ringlet style for thick hair is easily created by pulling all the hair smoothly and tightly into a ponytail that rests midway up the head from the nape of the neck. Next use a "hair friendly" elastic band the same color as your hair to hold the ponytail. Separate the ponytail hair into individual strands that are 1- 2 inches in width. Now arrange your natural curls into ringlets using a curling iron or heated rollers. Let the curls cool completely. Finally, arrange the curls carefully so that they cascade down the neck. For a more romantic look, pull small ringlets out from the ponytail along the hairline. Use a small curling iron to create springy curls with these wisps of hair.

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