Cutting curly hair short is a great idea to achieve a fresh, light and personality-rich look; you just need to find the right cut
Considering cutting your curly hair short? Now is the perfect time. If you’re hesitating over the prospect of saying goodbye to hard-earned length, know that cutting your hair can actually draw out your curl pattern, restoring elasticity and movement that may well have been lost after months (or years) of styling.
Browse eight of the coolest short curly haircuts to bookmark ahead of your next salon appointment:
The blunt curly bob
The clean cut on curly hair is a style choice that can result in very interesting looks. It is not the easiest to manage, as it requires frequent touch-ups and careful daily styling, but it gives the hair a precise and well-thought-out look. And undoubtedly a lot of personality and bold confidence always.
The curly tomboy crop
The short curly scaled haircut is the epitome of practicality. With this cut, you can maximally enhance the curl in every movement and section of hair. The whole is harmonious and delicate, creating volume, but not in an exaggerated way for effortless every day styling.
The long pixie
If you’re not ready to commit to the most drastic version of the pixie cut, consider keeping a little length instead. Leave your curls to fall slightly past the eyes at the front, and slightly lower on the neck.
The classic curly pixie
The ideal short haircut for curly hair is the pixie cut. Short, delicate and unconventionally feminine, it can enhance the texture of curls with very minimal lengths. And super easy daily maintenance.
The wolf cut
The wolf cut or the shaggy cut in a curly version is probably the most successful evolution of these types of cuts, which involve longer hair on the back of the head up to the neck, lengths that frame the face sideways and the presence of bangs that can be full or light creating dramatic texture and shape.
The voluminous shoulder crop
Full curls in all their glory. By choosing short curly haircuts that reach the jaw or medium ones that graze the shoulders, it is possible to focus on the maximum volume of the curl, which will not be flattened in any area of the head for striking natural fullness.
The mini ’fro
Afro hair looks particularly chic with a short or medium cut, from tight and defined curls to looser and wispier strands. To keep the retro circular shape intact, reach for an afro comb and styling pomade (which also adds shine).
The grown-up crop
For women over 50 and 60 with curly hair, a short haircut i can be super elegant as well as practical. Hair tends to become thinner over the years, so a light, layered cut can help to emphasise volume.
