Though curly hair is unmanageable and frizzy, it can be given a trendy haircut with a little know-how. With this article, explore different hairstyle ideas for curly hair.

Haircuts For Curly Hair

While straight hair can be turned and twisted as you like, curly hair is completely different. The structure is different, so are its needs. As such, curly hair demands a totally different approach. Apart from being unmanageable and frizzy, curly hair is simple unpredictable. You will find every single person with curly hair narrating his/her own story about various haircut disasters. Nonetheless, a little know-how and care can give your curls a chance to show off themselves. So, what are you waiting for? Given here are some different hairstyles that can be tried on curly hair, giving them a cute and luscious look. Scroll through them and choose the one that suits the length and volume of your hair.
 
Hairstyle Ideas For Curly Hair
 
For Women
 
Curly Bob
Curly hair has a lot of volume. Hence, a graduated bob cut would best match a person with curly hair. All you need is a little amount of hair gel and styling cream to maintain the locks of your bobbed cut. Add on a touch of womanly charm by securing your hair at the back using petite hair accessories, such as bobby pins and rhinestone clips.
 
Afro Puffs
The afro style is one of the most common and popular hairstyles for African Americans. Though tight curls are required for obtaining such a hip-hop hairdo, those with light curls can also give it a try. While the hairstyle became outdated some time back, it yet again emerged in fashion circuit, thanks to the musical artists donning the style with much confidence. You can pull back the hair into pigtails to get signature cute afro puffs or leave them wild and full.
 
Romantic Bob
One of the most classic haircut styles, a romantic bob is the best hairdo for evening parties. Simply get your hair cut into a blunt bob till your chin. As per your choice, you can have a side or middle parting. Apart from a soft romantic look, a romantic bob brings out your neck, while highlighting other facial features like eyes, nose and lips as well. Also, this is considered as one of the best haircuts to maintain easily.  
 
Half Up, Half Down
In case you are running out of time, then this hairdo is at your rescue. All you have to do is let your hair dry naturally and untangle them using your fingers. To set your curls, apply some anti-frizz serum to set them. With the help of some cute and trendy accessories, tie some hair from the top at the back. Allow the rest of the hair fall back smoothly. A perfect hairdo for all occasions!
 
For Men
 
Cornrows
A popular hairstyle sported by David Beckham, cornrows is a haircut that requires very little care and maintenance. To achieve this style, plait the hair into numerous French braid-like locks, very close to the scalp, allowing them to run behind your back. After the style is done, your head would look like straight lines though you can give them different geometrical shapes and curves as per your personal choice.
 
Shoulder-length Curls
This hairstyle can best be tried by guys having long shoulder-length curly hair, as it is pretty easy to maintain. Start off with shampooing and conditioning your hair. Next, disentangle your hair by running your fingers through them. Apply some anti-frizz serum to separate the curls and add shine. Voila! You are done with your curly hair.
 
Dreadlocks
Want to give your hair a matted look? If yes, then dreadlocks are the best style to experiment on your hair. Also known as locks or dreads, achieving this hairdo is pretty simple as the hair is left untouched and allowed to grow naturally without combing or conditioning it. The hair strands are interlocked using different methods, such as backcombing and hand rolling to get what you call a matted look.
 
Long Layers
For all those of you who have long curly hair, this is the best hairdo to sport around. Shampoo and condition your hair as usual. But before the hair dries out completely, apply dollops of hair serum to your hair. Now, all you have to do is keep crumpling your hair till it is completely dry. Let your long tresses fall back or you tie them using some stylish accessories and let everyone go gaga over your new hairstyle.

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