Hair Care

13 Best Haircuts for Curly Hair

Put down the flat iron. Follow these expert tips for getting a great curly haircut that will work for — not against — your waves

by Sharon J. Yi, Jessica Amaris

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Best Haircuts for Curly Hair: Sassy Pixie Why the cut works: Just because you've been blessed with a full head of curls doesn't mean you can't rock an edgy pixie cut (see also: Halle Berry). Coarse, wavy hair looks stunning in a pixie with long layers in the front — in fact, we'd name it as one of the best curly haircuts in town. "The cut creates texture without the fear of looking like a mess or too masculine," Dueñas says. "The bangs also give the illusion of length, despite the style's close crop, which helps to provide a feminine feel."

For this style, Mancuso recommends working with your natural curl and just use a blow dryer to smooth the front bangs:

Step 1: Apply a straightening cream to loosen the waves on damp hair.

Step 2: Using the force of the blow dryer, amp up the fluffy, natural texture of your hair.

Step 3: Blow dry your front layers with a flat paddle brush to smooth the bangs.

Step 4: Run your fingers through the back of your hair and lightly mist with a finishing spray.

Image via Dominique Charriau/Getty

SEE NEXT PAGE: Best Haircuts for Curly Hair: Wild Pixie

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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