Richard Rios Cut
A short curly crop worn over a low taper that runs skin-close around the ears, with compact defined curls on top and a centre parting at the front that splits them to either side.
Women Hairstyles
Pineapple Updo Haircut for Women
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Curls gathered at the very top to preserve their shape.
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About the Pineapple Updo for Women
Who it suits
A protective overnight and styling solution for curly and coily hair of medium length or longer. It suits anyone wanting to preserve curl definition and volume without crushing the pattern. Works on all curl types, from loose spirals to tight coils, and needs only a low styling effort once learned.
How to ask for it
This is a styling technique, not a cut, so no salon instruction is needed for the shape itself. To prepare hair that pineapples well, ask for a curl-specific cut with layers that support volume at the crown. The style is then created at home by gathering all curls loosely to the very top of the head and securing with a soft scrunchie, letting them spill forward.
Upkeep & styling
Refresh the curls each morning by releasing the gather, shaking out, and fluffing the roots. A satin scrunchie and a light water-and-leave-in spritz revive definition without a full wash.
Pineapple Updo — frequently asked questions
What is a pineapple updo for?
It protects curls overnight by gathering them loosely at the very top of the head, keeping the curl pattern from being flattened or frizzed against the pillow while you sleep.
How do I secure a pineapple without a dent?
Use a soft satin scrunchie placed loosely at the front of the gather rather than a tight elastic. This holds the curls up without creating a crease or breaking the pattern.
What hair length do I need to pineapple?
Curls should reach at least the chin so they can be gathered to the crown. Shorter curls can use a half-pineapple or multiple small gathers instead of one.
How do I refresh curls after a pineapple?
Release the gather, flip your head, and gently shake and fluff the roots. A light spritz of water with leave-in conditioner revives any flattened sections and brings back bounce.
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