Curly Hairstyles
Curly hair holds the most volume and definition of any texture, but it needs the right moisture and styling routine to avoid frizz. Whether curls are natural or heat-styled, definition comes from product and technique more than the curl pattern itself.
How do I get defined curls without frizz?
Apply curl cream or gel to soaking-wet hair, scrunch upward rather than twisting, and let curls air-dry or diffuse on a low heat setting. Touching curls while they dry is the most common cause of frizz — let them set fully before running fingers through.
Apply product to dripping-wet hair for the most definition — curls lose clumping as hair dries.
Diffuse on low heat with the dryer pointed up, not down, to avoid disrupting the curl pattern.
Sleep on a silk or satin pillowcase to reduce frizz and preserve curl definition overnight.
Curly Shag with Bangs
Bouncy curls layered into a shag silhouette add lift at the crown and volume through the sides, while wispy curly bangs break up the width of a round face and draw the eye vertically.
Curly Bob with Bangs
Bouncy curls at bob length add width at the cheek and jaw, softening a rectangle face's longer vertical lines, while the bangs shorten the forehead and break up the face's overall length.
Build the full look
Pair your curly hairstyle with outfits and occasion guides that let the texture stay the focal point.