When styling naturally curly hair in an updo there are a few things that need to be considered in order to ensure the best style has been created.

It is best to create an updo when your curly hair has not been recently washed, at least 24 hours is best.  This will allow your hairs natural oils to help keep the style in place.  Along with hairs natural oils, styling products will also help enhance the updo.  Try using pomade or gel to help create the look you want.

Be careful not to use too much styling product in your curly hair as it will weigh the hair down and cause your hair to look dirty and unclean.  Try using as little styling product as possible while still maintaining your hairs natural curl.  When styling your curly hair in an updo it is also important to remember that your hairs body and volume should be created before you pin it up.  Doing this first will ensure that your hair will be full of life and volume even pulled up in an updo.

Here are a few reminders for once your curly hair is styled in a nice updo.  Remember a few extra bobby pins in case of a hair emergency.  Natural movement can undo hair that has not been pinned up well enough.  Pack a travel size bottle of hair spray and give your hair a spray every few hours to keep your curls in place and in shape.  Try to do this every few hours and you will have sweet success.