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What is the best haircut for curly hair?

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Eleanor Gray

Updated on May 02, 2026

What is the best haircut for curly hair?

Here’s a lowdown on the best haircuts for curly hair.

  • Shoulder Cut. If you have thicker or denser curls, the shoulder cut will allow your locks to beautifully frame the face.
  • Layered Curls.
  • Bob Cut.
  • Long Curls With Fringes.
  • Medium Cut With Highlights.
  • Side Parted Short Curls.
  • Stacked Curls.
  • Basic Center Parted Curls.

How much does a curly haircut cost?

Most curly cuts range between $95-$165, depending on the location and prestige of the salon. While these prices might be unreasonable to someone who isn’t used to going to curly hair salons, the cuts are worth it. When you get a curly cut, it’s likely you won’t have to visit the salon again for at least six months.

What do I tell my hairdresser for curly hair?

Layers:

  1. Curly hair should be cut in layers to avoid the triangle-head.
  2. Your curls also shouldn’t have exactly the same length right around your face as they have at the back.
  3. So you should tell your hairdresser to not only cut layers from the top, but also from the front to the back.

Why are curly hair cuts so expensive?

Time. The time spent on a head of hair depends on many things such as density, length and curl pattern so again it is understandable that this should factor into pricing. Many naturals believe that having curly hair is just an excuse for stylists to charge more.

Is curly hair more expensive?

Today, Essence magazine published that story. In an article titled Is Your Natural Hair Costing You a Fortune, Demetria Lucas claims that taking care of naturally curly hair is just as, if not more, expensive than taking care of treated hair.

Should curly hair be layered?

Curly hair needs layers to move. Cutting vertical layers, and then going back in and cutting individual curls to break it up and give the hair some movement is best.

Should curly hair be layered or one length?

Layer Up. “Curly hair looks best when it’s shoulder length or longer, and with a few layers cut in to keep it from looking bottom-heavy or boxy,” says hairstylist Garren of the Garren New York salon. Ask for layers that start at your chin and angle down, all around your head.

Is curly hair coming back in style 2021?

Fan favorites like Rihanna, Zendaya, and more are all stepping into 2021 with curled locks. With a greater amount of attention being paid to proper hair care, and new and unexpected styling methods spreading on TikTok, it’s never been easier to achieve the perfect head of curls.

How do you do 2021 curls?

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