Curly hair has a mind of its own — the right cut works with the curl pattern instead of fighting it. Layers remove weight so curls spring up instead of falling flat, and shapes that avoid a wide triangle at the bottom keep curls looking deliberate. Here are the cuts that flatter curls best, each one you can preview on your own photo.
Cut for the curl, not the length when wet. Layers and a rounded — not triangular — shape let curls expand evenly and stop the bottom-heavy look.
Blunt, one-length cuts tend to sit flat on top and pile up at the ends on curls. Texture, face-framing and a little length variation give curls room to move.
Layers give curls shape and cut bulk for spring.
Built for texture — every layer lets a curl bounce.
A curly bob with soft bangs frames the face.
Short, low-effort, and all about the curl pattern.
Long layers keep length without a triangle shape.
Choppy layers add volume and definition to curls.
Even layers distribute weight for bouncier curls.
Soft, lived-in layers for effortless curls.
Face-framing layers show off curl around the face.
A pixie-mullet hybrid that suits textured curls.
Defined, stretched curls set from two-strand twists.
Brightened face-framing pieces add curl dimension.