As a proud but exhausted member of the naturally curly hair community which can range anywhere from having beachy wavy hair to having a legit bush for hair like Hermoine Granger, I understand the pain of styling it or at least getting it to behave every single morning. Though an attractive cut for curly hair can make matters easier.
Trust me, I have seen people struggling with unkempt curly hair because they refuse to get a haircut. Then, some people look so chic even with their hair because they trusted a professional hair stylist.
So I don’t know which one you are going to be, the smart one or the struggling one. However, let me assure you that either way you will look mesmerising. Your curls are beautiful no matter what someone else tells you. Some haircuts are mentioned for your curls below, and I would love it if at least one of them gets you in a chokehold. Happy browsing!
1. Medium Curly Combover Hairstyle
Now, if you are not only fed up with the hassle of maintaining your curly hair but also your long hair, this hairstyle is for you. It does not require you to cut your hair too short so no worries there. All you need to do for this look is to cut your hair to a medium length. After the haircut just do not forget to style with a side parting. The bounce of your hair would be too hard to ignore, let me assure you.
2. Messy Bun for The Go
If you have long hair and a haircut is the last thing on your mind right now, I have got you. Just promise me that first and foremost you will not shy away from your natural curls. As for the second step, simply make a French braid with your hair and hide the end of it in your messy bun. Our hair might be a forest, but it is an enchanting one at that!
3. Curly Bob with Side Bangs
Let me ask you, who does not like curly bangs? I know I do. If you have wavy hair or loose curls, this is one of the curly haircuts which was made for you. The haircut will not only make you look more appealing but also frame your face. So, if you are not afraid of short hair, what are you waiting for? Go for this curly bob and thank me later.
4. Mid Length Curls
If you have medium-length curly hair, you can go for one of those layered haircuts. It will give your curly locks a better texture. Also, mid-length curls are so much better than long and short hair. You are forever saved from the hassle of long curls and the limited options of short curls.
5. U Cut for Curly Hair
I remember hating haircuts like U cut and mushroom cut. Who knew that one day I would be recommending them as a fellow curly girl? Anyways, they work as a great hack for voluminous curls. They also help bring out your facial features. Plus, your hair gets a nice, rounded shape.
6. Bob Haircut
Why go searching for haircuts for long hair when you can simply opt for a curly bob and keep things simple yet elegant? Though deciding the length of your curly bob can be quite a tricky business. One mistake and instead of looking like Marilyn Monroe you might end up like Albert Einstein.
7. Curly Bouncy Medium Hair
Why choose between land and water when you can stand on an isthmus and enjoy both of their perks? Medium hair provides your curly hair with that isthmus. It gives your curl patterns a bounce that you might not be familiar with. And let me assure you that it will be one of the most pleasant surprises.
8. Mid Length Curls with Bangs
A shoulder-length cut when done rightly can-do wonders for girls with curly hair. Your curly locks will thank you for this decision. Also, if you have a round face, why don’t you already have curly bangs? You should not have been forced by me to get them. Anyways, better late than never. While you are at it, do yourself a favour and get highlights that enhance your skin tone too!
9. Golden Blonde Curly Cuts
I do not even need to confirm from you if you are a fan of the phenomenon that Beyonce is. Okay and if by some miracle you do not stand her, who does not want to look like her? She is a diva and this haircut will make you one too. This hairstyle will give you such messy, loose and long curls that you will forget the time when your curly hair was just another of your problems.
10. Medium Layered Haircuts
If you have dry curly hair, then this haircut will make sure that it will provide you with a defined curl pattern. The best part of this haircut is that the curly hair will frame your face in a way that will make your face look slimmer. I know! As a fellow member of the baby face community, trust me when I tell you that I am sold already.
11. Curly Hair Brunette Shag Cut
There is something about a shag cut well done on curly hair that makes you look like an artist. Maybe that is why most of the characters who are artists are given this hairstyle in the movies. Though, regardless of your occupation I can bet that this haircut will look equally charming on your curly hair. The haircut in itself is quite easy to style and will give your curly haircut an effortless look.
12. Natural Curl Pattern with Bangs
If you have long curly hair and are confused between all of the curly haircuts on the internet, worry no more. Consider this article as your calling to get this curl pattern. The cut will make you look like Nicole Kidman but so much better. Moreover, the curly bangs when paired with the right hair colour will enhance your lips so much. Get ready to be the talk of the neighbourhood!
13. Curly Hair of a Lioness
Who does not want to bring out their inner lioness? I mean isn’t that the whole point of getting a new haircut or changing your wardrobe? self-expression? The added advantage of this curly haircut is that it will make you look smoking hot and who does not want to compete with the leading actresses when it comes to sexiness?
14. Curly Bob with Bangs
Curly hair when not looked after properly looks outdated. Something which might look good on your grandma but not on you. Though courtesy of this hairstyle, your curly hair will not have to go through the trauma of it all. The curly haircut will give an A-line angle and a subtle shaping at the back. This will make your natural curls bouncy too. So, maybe a round to the hair salon would be worth it?
15. Wavy Balayage Lob
If you have naturally curly hair and going to a hair salon is the last thing on your mind right now, do not worry. I have found you a solution. And no it does not involve a daily morning fight with your curling iron or blow dryer. You just have to get a lob and a curl-defining cream. That’s it. Apply the cream on your curly locks with your fingers every morning and you would be good to go.
16. Pastel Pink Mid-Length Curls
If you have mid-length curly hair and are quite satisfied with your haircut, how does it feel to be God’s favourite? However, it turns out that you want to try something quirky. You are bored with your hair colour but not the haircut. Lucky for you since it is already Barbie season, why don’t you colour your curly hair pastel pink? The soft pink will give a new side to your personality.
17. Long Curly Hair but Make It Balayage
It is so sad that people have bullied an entire community of people into not keeping long curly hair. Though, if you are someone who is not fazed at all by the constant mockery and is still rocking those spiral curls, I could not be prouder. Just so you can shake things up a bit, maybe opt for different colours? Balayage is one such hair colour that looks so chic on curly hair. Moreover, it gives your hair a natural tone too.
18. Medium Length Curly Hair with Brunette Shag
When people said everything in this world is dynamic, they were talking about my curls. One day they are all effortless and straight out of a movie, the next day I’ll look like the prisoner of Azkaban. Though you can avoid these surprises by getting a medium-length shag cut. A mid-length shag when paired with brunette colour is the perfect option to get this surety. Plus it will also help in framing your face.
19. Mid Length Layered Haircuts
For mid-length curly hair girls, rounded layers are one of the best options to opt for. These face-framing layers will make sure that your beautiful facial features remain the centre of attention. However, your curls will just add to their charm. Though do not forget to tell your hair salon to give you layers around your face while growing a gradient of thickness from the roots to the ends.
20. Mid Length Hair with Voluminous Curls
If you are one of those curly girls, who have gotten a head full of curly hair denser than the Amazon forest then, this hairstyle is for you. This layered bob-like cut will give you such thick yet defined curls. Also, to others, the voluminous curls might look difficult to carry but I assure you that it will be super lightweight and so easy to manage every morning. So what are you waiting for?
21. Collarbone Wavy Hair with Bangs
When you are neither accepted by the straight-hair community nor by the curly girls, chances are you fall into the wavy-hair clan. Also, if you are in between those phases where you are growing out your short hair then, a shag cut is what you need to try. When a shag is styled nicely on wavy hair, nothing looks better.
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22. Mid Length Hair with Highlighted Loose Curls
For girls with curly hair who fall into the mid-length zone having highlighted curls can give a special edge to your personality. Though, do not be reckless in choosing the colour of your highlight. The colour should not be too overpowering. In a way, it should complement your personality and your skin tone. Trust me, you will never want to get another haircut for your curly hair.
23. Big Curls in a Messy Look
Who said messy can only be weird and dirty? In the dictionary of curly hair, messy can be equivalent to ethereal. You can get this gorgeous ethereal look by applying curl-defining cream on your wet curly hair. Then, let your curly hair dry naturally while you separate each of your curls naturally to give them a loose and fluffy look. That is it. This is the only step that you need to follow and I promise that people will ask you for your hair stylist’s number the next day.
24. Shoulder Length Hair for Curly Hair
If you have shoulder-length curly hair and are looking for one of those curly haircuts, this is the perfect hairstyle for you. It will give people an illusion of straight out of the bed look. It can truly be that case if you are as lazy as me. However, this hairstyle is a great hack for saving your precious time in the morning. With a side partition, this haircut will make anyone’s curl pattern look good. It will add just the perfect amount of feminine energy to your everyday life.
25. Mid-Length Hair Bouncy Curls
When you have thin curly hair, you can never be too careful. One wrong step and your hair can risk being boring or flat. So, to avoid this problem you can add highlights to your curly hair. Your curls will look voluminous and not at all flat. Your natural hair texture and face-framing layers will alter your curl patterns and give a special attribute to your personality.
26. Natural Texture Bob Haircut
This curly bob hairstyle will give a new life to your natural curls. Your curly hair will have a full crown which will thin as the haircut will reach its end. You will have curly hair a little shorter than shoulder-length hair. Though because of the curly haircut, there will be lots of dimension in your hair. Hence, even though the quantity of hair will be less, your head will not look scarce.
27. Cheeky Curly Bob with Babylights
If you already have a bob or are planning to get one, why not do it with a twist? I mean, let us jazz up your natural curls. Often people who have naturally curly hair shy away from the mention of experimenting with their hair. I say, take baby steps or much better go for baby lights! Not that much of a drastic change yet a beginning. I hope that you end up loving it and wanting to do more with your curly hair.
28. Chocolate Delight
If you have naturally curly hair and are constantly annoyed with your bouncy curls getting in your face then, this curly haircut is for you. The cut gives a very rounded shape to your hair while also giving it an edge. An unkempt effortless chic. Exactly the kind of aesthetic that is in vogue nowadays. Trust me you will not regret this curly hairstyle. It will suit your face and your curl pattern.
29. Medium Cut Curly Hairstyle with Bangs
If you are lucky enough to have full and fluffy curls then, why do you not have this curly hairstyle already? This is just the right haircut for girls with curly hair who like layered haircuts. It will give your face a well-rounded shape. Also, the bangs will add just the right amount of cuteness. Trust me, it will suit you and your hair. Stop your curly hairstyle hunt right now and go get this one for curly hair!
30. V-cut Long Curly Hairstyle
People with long curly hair or long hair in general always have this weird sentiment with their hair and do not want to cut it shorter. They have this irrational fear of the beauty salons sometimes too because of this very reason and it is okay. I get you. If you suffer from such a problem, go for a v-cut instead of a u-cut as it will give your curls so much more volume and is a better curly hairstyle in general.
31. Naturally Curly Dark Auburn Bob
If you have naturally curly hair and are wondering which kind of curly hairstyle will be the best for you, this one it is. Short layered haircuts are the best for curly hair, specifically this one. What these kinds of haircuts do is give your face a perfect shape while bringing out the best of your features. They emphasise the faces which are round or oval in size and hence, is a perfect curly hairstyle of choice.
32. Chin-length Curly Bob
It can be scientifically proven that having shorter hair reduces half of your stress and problems. Okay, so it is not exactly scientifically proven but someday it will be and then, I will show you the proof. Till then you will have to take my word for it and go for this curly hairstyle which will give you such defined curls. This is exactly the kind of hairstyle that can look good on any type of hair. So, do not even think twice and get this haircut.
33. Sexy Wavy or Curly Hair
Friz goes so hand in hand with wavy or curly hair that it is so annoying. But the secret lies in finding products that suit your hair type and sticking to them. Once you get that smoothness achieving these kinds of curly hairstyles is not that difficult.
34. Conclusion
So, these were the hairstyles that you can try, or haircuts that you can get for your wavy or curly hair. I tried to cater to a wide demographic but like I said that I know the struggles of styling curly hair. So, it is okay if you found nothing here.
Though, I seriously hope that this is not true. But even if it is, there is always a next time. You do not need to feel like you don’t belong just because you have different hair than your friends. You are worthy and you are loved. Trust me, please.
Also, if you are concerned about the frizz of your curly hair or its length, I have said it once, I will say it again, you just need to find the right hair care products for yourself.
However, sometimes, the problem might also lie in your diet or your sleeping pattern. Maybe you could check them for those curls too once. If all of these problems persist instead of thinking that this is how it is supposed to be, you can always visit a professional.
Remember you do not need to shy away because of your hair, curls or no curls. There is a lot of representation on the internet for however, you look. You do not need to try to fit in. You are beautiful just the way you are. And those beauty standards? Well, as you are reading this article, they are already changing. That is how fickle and ever-changing they are. It is not worth it to destroy your mental peace over it. So, breathe a little.
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