As much as we love freshly-shorn curly bobs and pixies, sometimes spirals need to run wild. In the South, few things command a room better than a little Susie or Sissy with long curly hair. It can be tousled and tossed, flipped and twisted, just for added emphasis. As we get older, our hair tends to get shorter, but we’re making a case to keep those curls long and luscious. From fringe-heavy shags to bouncy layered cuts, these hairstyles for long curly hair will give those ringlets room to shine.
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Long Shag
Get shaggy with it. Bangs and layers aren’t holding back in this cut by stylist Sal Salcedo.
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Side-Parted Shoulder Cut
Keep it simple. A deep side part works wonders on volume-packed curls.
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Bronde Medium Cut
Revive your dark brown ringlets with golden blonde, and wait for the complements to roll in.
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Textured Medium Cut
This curly cut by stylist Chris Greene pairs side-swept bangs with sunny brunette strands, and we’re here for it.
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Deep Side Part
Let those ringlets run wild by accessorizing with just a few bobby pins. If you’ve got major volume, layering helps you avoid the dreaded triangle cut.
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Full Bangs
Brunette ringlets tinged with golden blonde? Yes, please! This collarbone-grazing length gets even better with full fringe.
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Bouncy Layers
We’ll take some of that bounce, anytime. Layers are the trick to getting volume that doesn’t feel heavy, and this cut masters it.
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Face-Framing Waves
If you toe the line between wavy and curly, frame the face with long layers for your most flattering look.
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Old Hollywood Curls
Keep your strands long, layered, and luscious, and you’ll only need simple styling. Get this Old Hollywood look by pinning back one side of curls.
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Heavy Face-Framing
Whether beachy waves or wild curls, framing the face is a sure bet. This cut hits all the right notes: temple, jawline, collarbone. Boom.
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Side-Swept Layers
Make a case for curly bangs with these chin-grazing ones. The side-swept layers are perfect for curl patterns with wider spirals.
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Hazelnut Spirals
These springy curls were brought to life with layers and fresh color. We’ll take an order of this warm brunette base with extra syrupy hazelnut highlights.
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Shaggy Layers
For more relaxed curl patterns, this retro cut by stylist Tim Morrison is sure to make waves. (Well, the good kind of waves.)
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Long Layers
Keep layers longer if you’re a friend of the ever-faithful messy bun or topknot. It’ll bounce back easily. Check out the products this mane uses here.
Frequently Asked Questions
- How do you keep long curly hair from frizzing?According to hair product specialist John Frieda, prevent long curly hair from frizzing by deep-conditioning it at least two to three times a week, minimize the use of heat hair styling products, trim breakage or split ends, use a moisturizing shampoo, and use a curl setting spray.
- How do you maintain healthy, long curly hair?According to the American Academy of Dermatology Association, there are six recommended tips for maintaining healthy curly hair: wash only when necessary, moisturize curls, maintain restorative scalp care, detangle hair, provide sun protection, and care for hair while you sleep.
