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By Dinell·May 08, 2026
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5 Tips To Up Your Texture Styling Game
Looking to start working with textured hair and don't know where to start? Don't worry! Michelle O'Connor (@michelleoconnorbeauty), The Salon by InStyle’s Creative Director, has got you covered with these five essential tips that will soothe your curly hair fears. Scroll down for the deets and then get to styling!

1. Work With Small Sections
Textured hair can be intimidating because it's a lot of everything—curls, density and volume. The secret is to work in small sections. Whether you're cutting, coloring or styling, sectioning the hair…