7 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
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If you have fine to medium hair with loose, uneven waves ...
Get a long wavy layered haircut.
Why the cut works: Taylor Swift's hairstyle is an easy transition for her naturally fluffy, wavy hair. "This cut's good for long, wavy hair that's not too tight or curly," says Mancuso. "This cut could be dangerous and a bit of a commitment for those with curlier hair." To get this look:
Step 1: Apply a mousse with conditioning ingredients through damp hair (Mancuso loves Nexxus Mousse Plus Volumizing Foam Styler, $10.99.) Mancuso recommends using a mousse instead of a curling spray, because sprays can be too heavy and will cause hair to look overly coiled.
Step 2: Blow dry hair at the roots, then use a diffuser to blow dry the ends.
Step 3: Add a defining cream to your curls. Mancuso says, "You want to define the curls, but you want to let some of the natural texture come through."
Step 4: Wrap sections of hair around a large 1-inch barrel curling iron. Mancuso likes De Fabulous Clipless Curling Rod, $150.
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You need more ideas for those of us with course, curly SHORT hair. I struggle every day!
by robin_balliette_poupard Saturday, May 19, 2012 at 07:43PM Report as inappropriate
I appreciate the tips. I love my wavy/ curly hair and am very happy that straightening was not included on the list.
by Sari Friday, May 18, 2012 at 11:03PM Report as inappropriate
Curly hair is tough to style but these are good tips
by TBjunkie Tuesday, April 17, 2012 at 12:14AM Report as inappropriate
If we curly haired gals had a hair stylist daily, maybe! Find Ouidad to be a great product and diffuse only 20%, air dry 80%.
by sherrill_yoder Friday, April 13, 2012 at 03:37PM Report as inappropriate
bangs and curly hair do not work, ever, on me at least
by msrayz10 Monday, March 26, 2012 at 12:53PM Report as inappropriate
Suit her ..she looks like baby doll..she's very pretty either ! Small face suit curly hair..based my experience !
by maryjane_baja Friday, March 23, 2012 at 11:10PM Report as inappropriate
I really don't like curly hair with bangs personally.
by powerwoman033 Monday, March 12, 2012 at 08:03AM Report as inappropriate
Umm....I think I'll pass on some of these suggestions.
by sweettpea29 Monday, February 20, 2012 at 02:55PM Report as inappropriate
Bangs? For curly hair? Are you serious?!? If my stylist happens to take off jus a quarter inch too much off my hair in any one spot, it looks WAAAYYYYY too short! I'll stick with my crazy, uneven, layers thank you. They look great on me!
by queeniemeanie Friday, February 10, 2012 at 12:18PM Report as inappropriate
