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17 Easy Curly Hairstyles That Look Absolutely Stunning
From shaggy curtain-bang lobs to copper balayage ringlets, curly hair is having a real moment right now. Here are 17 curly looks to screenshot and take straight to your stylist, with a styling tip for each one so you know exactly what to ask for.
In This Post
- Long Defined Curls
- Shoulder-Length Curls
- Curly Balayage Closeup
- Curly Shags with Curtain Bangs
- Curly Balayage, Off-Shoulder Sweater
- Blonde Curly Bob with Bangs
- Copper Curly Hair with Bangs
- Long Copper Curls
- Retro ’90s Curly Hair
- Long Curly Bangs, Floral Dress
- Curly Hair with a Silk Bandana
- Curly High Ponytail
Part One
Effortless Everyday Curls
No fuss, no heat styling required, just healthy, well-defined curls that look good whether you’re heading to work or brunch.
Idea 01
Long Defined Curls
This is what healthy, well-defined curls look like with zero extra styling, just a good curl cream and a middle part. The spiral pattern stays tight and bouncy from root to end, no frizz fighting for attention.
Idea 02
Shoulder-Length Curls
Cropped to shoulder length, this curl pattern gets to show off more bounce per curl than longer lengths, where weight tends to stretch curls out. It’s a great length if you want maximum volume without a ton of upkeep.
Idea 03
Curly Balayage Closeup
Shot up close, this balayage shows exactly how the color wraps around each individual curl, lighter on the outer curve, deeper in the coil. It’s the kind of detail that’s easy to miss in a full-length photo but is what actually sells the color to a stylist.
Part Two
Curly Shags & Curtain Bangs
The most-requested curly cut right now: heavy layers up top with soft, face-framing curtain bangs. This group shows the same shag-and-bangs combo from a few different angles and settings so you can see how it holds up everywhere from a salon chair to golden-hour sunlight.
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Idea 04
Curly Shag with Curtain Bangs, Selfie
Heavy curtain bangs split down the middle frame the face without ever needing a flat iron, the curl pattern does the work of blending them into the rest of the shag automatically.
Idea 05
More Angles: Curly Shag & Bangs
Same haircut, three different settings, front-on in a salon chair, side profile against exposed brick, and a full multi-angle breakdown. Seeing a cut from every side like this is the easiest way to judge whether the layering will actually work for your length and curl type before you commit.
Part Three
Curly Hair, Bold Color
Balayage, copper, and buttery blonde, this group covers what happens when curl pattern and color work together to add even more dimension.
Idea 06
Curly Balayage, Off-Shoulder Sweater
Soft, sun-kissed balayage catches every curl as it falls, brighter through the top layer and deeper underneath. Paired with an off-shoulder knit, the whole look reads relaxed rather than styled.
Idea 07
Blonde Curly Bob with Bangs
A curly bob keeps this golden blonde shade compact and full, with soft curly bangs that shrink up to sit right above the brow. It’s a bold, high-maintenance-looking cut that’s actually easier to manage day-to-day than long curls.
Idea 08
Copper Curly Hair with Bangs
Vivid copper on a full head of curls is a genuine statement color, especially with bangs adding even more texture up front. Paired with glasses, it’s proof that bold hair color and glasses frames can absolutely coexist.
Idea 09
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Long Copper Curls
Grown out long, this copper shows off just how much dimension a single color can hold across dozens of individual curls, lighter where the light hits, deeper in the shadows between coils.
Idea 10
Retro ’90s Curly Hair
Big, voluminous, and completely unapologetic, this golden blonde curl look pulls straight from ’90s supermodel hair. No sleek middle part here, just maximum volume and movement.
Part Four
Curly Bangs & Face-Framing Layers
Bangs on curly hair behave completely differently than on straight hair, this group shows a few ways to work with the shrinkage instead of against it.
Idea 11
Long Curly Bangs, Floral Dress
Full, voluminous curly bangs paired with long lengths give this look a lot of impact up top without sacrificing length. The bangs are cut wide enough to blend into the sides rather than reading as a hard, separate piece.
Idea 12
Curly Hair with a Silk Bandana
A silk paisley headband pushes these curls back off the face without flattening the volume, a simple accessory trick that instantly dresses up an otherwise low-effort curl day.
Idea 13
Curly High Ponytail
A sleek, high ponytail lets the curls take over from crown to end while keeping the front smooth and polished, a good going-out option when you want curls to be the statement, not the whole head.
Which Curly Look Are You Trying Next?
From a low-maintenance everyday curl to a full copper transformation, there’s a look here for every curl type and commitment level. Save your favorites, screenshot the styling tips, and bring them straight to your next salon visit. Don’t miss Wolf Cut Hairstyles for more shag inspiration, and check out this reader-loved curl cream on Amazon to keep your curls defined between salon visits.
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Frequently Asked Questions
Do curly bangs need to be cut differently than straight bangs?
Yes. Curly bangs should be cut dry rather than wet, and slightly longer than the intended finished length, since curl shrinkage can pull them up an inch or more once fully dry.
How often should curly hair be trimmed?
Most curly cuts, especially shags and bobs, hold their shape best with a trim every 8 to 10 weeks, since curl patterns tend to grow out into a triangle silhouette faster than straight cuts.
Can balayage be applied to curly hair the same way as straight hair?
Not quite. Balayage on curly hair is best painted while the hair is in its natural curl pattern rather than blown out straight, so the color follows the curve of each curl rather than landing in the wrong place once it dries curly.
How do I keep copper or red curls from fading quickly?
Wash with cool water, use a color-safe sulfate-free shampoo, and book a gloss refresh monthly, ends fade fastest since they see the most sun exposure and friction.
What’s the easiest curly style for second- or third-day hair?
A high ponytail or a silk headband both work well on refreshed curls, since they pull frizz-prone sections back while letting the rest of the curl pattern remain on display.