Hair Care
13 Best Haircuts for Curly HairPut down the flat iron. Follow these expert tips for getting a great curly haircut that will work for — not against — your waves |
Best Haircuts for Curly Hair: Layered Bob Why the cut works: If you have fine-to-medium hair with a mix of waves and curls, a layered bob accentuates your features exquisitely. Plus, if you're looking to build a little volume, this is one of the best curly haircuts for you. "There's a strong line with lots of layering, which is what's keeping the curls full and soft, but not looking like a pyramid which is unflattering," says Mancuso. "If it was one length, it would be too heavy at the bottom." So, layering is imperative with a bob. Here are Mancuso's tips on how to achieve this spirited style:
Step 1: Apply a mousse at the roots for some added volume, (try Joico JoiWhip Firm Hold Design Foam, $16.99) and scrunch some into the length of your strands to help accentuate texture and waves. Blow-dry hair using a diffuser.
Step 2: To accentuate curls, once your hair is dry, take 1-inch sections of hair and wrap around a 1-inch curling iron, alternating directions as you work your way around your head. If you curl too tight (we're talking Shirley Temple tight), lightly tug on the end of the section to create a looser curl. Continue to do this until you've curled your whole head.
Step 3: Once your whole head is successfully curled, lightly spritz some texture spray onto your strands, and separate curls using your fingers for that playful, messy look.
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Step 1: Apply a mousse at the roots for some added volume, (try Joico JoiWhip Firm Hold Design Foam, $16.99) and scrunch some into the length of your strands to help accentuate texture and waves. Blow-dry hair using a diffuser.
Step 2: To accentuate curls, once your hair is dry, take 1-inch sections of hair and wrap around a 1-inch curling iron, alternating directions as you work your way around your head. If you curl too tight (we're talking Shirley Temple tight), lightly tug on the end of the section to create a looser curl. Continue to do this until you've curled your whole head.
Step 3: Once your whole head is successfully curled, lightly spritz some texture spray onto your strands, and separate curls using your fingers for that playful, messy look.
Image via Imaxtree
SEE NEXT PAGE: Best Haircuts for Curly Hair: Voluminous Mane
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I have to find my diffuser..
by talecon Sunday, April 14, 2013 at 06:01PM Report as inappropriate
Love it... very helpful
by Candice11 Sunday, March 17, 2013 at 01:00AM Report as inappropriate
nice
by aishak55 Saturday, January 26, 2013 at 07:40PM Report as inappropriate
Most of these women don't even have curly hair...it's just wavy or has obviously been heat styled and isn't naturally curly. The cuts are good suggestions though.
by amber.flute Thursday, January 10, 2013 at 03:31PM Report as inappropriate
Great advice. My hair's a mix of curly and wavy, as well as medium and coarse textures. It can be complicated, but once I learned how to style it, it's become my best asset!
by luckygal79 Monday, December 31, 2012 at 01:24PM Report as inappropriate
Thanks for the tips. I have wavy hair and love it.
by toddfan Sunday, December 30, 2012 at 03:25PM Report as inappropriate
My daughter has a challenge with her curley hair.
by EricaC123 Thursday, December 27, 2012 at 01:41PM Report as inappropriate
The women in photos do not do their hair. Stylists have told me it is hard for most people to to blow dry hair to make it look great. Ones has curly hair and to do it straight takes her long time. Wonder what they look like on their days off. When their hair is not professionally styled.
by geewhiz44 Monday, December 24, 2012 at 08:23PM Report as inappropriate
Thanks for tips for us Curly Girls.
by Sari Wednesday, October 17, 2012 at 11:24AM Report as inappropriate
I love AnnaLynne McCord's hair. I have curly/wavy hair and my hair is in layers. It gives volume and it's more manageable
by yestfl Tuesday, October 16, 2012 at 09:27AM Report as inappropriate