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Curly, wavy, and textured hair
Cuts and care for wavy, curly, and coily hair, from curl type charts to finding a stylist who cuts curls well.
35 guides
The Curly Girl Method: A Simple Beginner's GuideA plain-English guide to the curly girl method: the basic steps, which products people avoid and why, a simple wash-day routine, and what to expect in the first weeks.
High Top Fade: Classic and Modern Styles, and How to AskThe high top fade is a tall, sculpted top on coily hair with short faded sides. See classic and modern versions, how to grow and maintain it, and what to ask your barber.
How to Plop Curly Hair With a T-Shirt or TowelHow to plop curly or wavy hair with a T-shirt or microfiber towel, how long to leave it, and how to avoid flat roots, frizz, and odd kinks.
Starter Locs: Methods, Stages, and What to ExpectA guide to starter locs: comb coils, two-strand twists, and interlocking, what the early stages look like, how to wash them, and how to protect your hairline.
Two-Strand Twists for Men: Styles, How-To, and CareTwo-strand twists for men: short and long styles, twists with a fade, how to do them at home, how long they last, and how to keep them from frizzing.
Black Hair Color Ideas for 2027Black hair color ideas for 2027, from soft black and blue-black to espresso and dark balayage, with who each suits, regrowth notes, and how to keep the shine.
Curly Bob Ideas for 2027Curly bob ideas for 2027, including rounded, layered, and fringed shapes for 2C to 4C textures, with how to avoid the triangle and account for shrinkage.
Curly Taper Haircut for Men: Types and How to AskA curly taper keeps curls on top and shortens the sides gradually. Here are the main types, who each suits, and how to ask your barber for one.
Korean Hairstyles for Men in 2027Korean hairstyles for men in 2027, including the two block, comma hair, curtains, and soft perm looks, with who each suits and what to ask your barber.
Wavy Hairstyles for Men in 2027Wavy hairstyles for men in 2027, from textured quiffs and flow to middle parts and mullets, with what each suits and how to style waves without frizz.
Short Curly Hairstyles for 2027Short curly hairstyles for 2027, from curly pixies and tapered cuts to short shags, with which shapes suit each curl pattern and how to wear them day to day.
Best Haircuts for Men With Straight Hair in 2027The best men's haircuts for straight hair in 2027, from textured crops and two blocks to slick backs and middle parts, with how to stop flat, limp styles.
Best Haircuts for Thick Hair in 2027The best haircuts for thick hair in 2027, including layered lobs, textured shags, and short cuts with undercuts, plus how to remove bulk without frizz.
Wavy Hairstyles for 2027Wavy hairstyles for 2027, from soft shags and wavy bobs to long layers and air-dried curtain bangs, with cuts that stop the triangle shape and how to style them.
Hair Porosity Test: What It Means and Why the Float Test FailsHow to test your hair porosity at home, why the popular glass of water test is unreliable, and how to care for low, medium, and high porosity hair.
Hair Type Chart: How to Find Your Curl PatternA hair type chart from 1A to 4C, with how to find your curl pattern at home, why thickness and density matter just as much, and which cuts suit each type.
2C Hair: Care, Best Cuts, and ProductsA guide to 2C hair, including how to tell if you have it, a simple routine that reduces frizz, products that work, and the best haircuts for strong waves.
360 Waves: How to Get Them, Step by StepHow to get 360 waves, including the haircut, brushing and durag routine, how long it takes, how to look after your edges, and common mistakes that break the pattern.
3B Hair: Care, Best Cuts, and ProductsA guide to 3B hair, including how to spot it, a wash-day routine for defined curls, how to deal with dryness and shrinkage, and the most flattering cuts.
4C Hair: Care, Best Styles, and What Helps It ThriveA guide to 4C hair, including how to identify it, a moisture-focused wash-day routine, protective styles, gentle detangling, and flattering cuts and shapes.
Broccoli Haircut: What It Is and How to Get ItThe broccoli haircut explained, including how the curly top and tight sides work, who suits it, how to get it with a perm or natural curls, and how to style it.
Curly Fringe Haircut for Men: Styles and How to AskCurly fringe haircuts for men, including the best fades to pair with them, how to allow for shrinkage, what to ask your barber, and easy styling for defined curls.
Curly Haircuts for Men in 2027Curly haircuts for men in 2027, from curly fringes and tapers to curly mullets and longer curls, with how to allow for shrinkage, styling steps, and how to ask.
Dry Cut vs. Wet Cut: Which Haircut Method Is Better?Dry cut vs. wet cut explained, including how each method works, why curly hair is often cut dry, which gives more precision, and what to ask your stylist.
How to Test Your Hair Density at HomeHow to find your hair density with simple at-home tests, how it differs from hair thickness, and which cuts and products suit low, medium, and high density hair.
How Often Should You Wash Your Hair?How often to wash your hair by hair type and scalp, based on dermatologist advice, including curly and coily hair, oily scalps, and whether hair can be trained.
How to Air-Dry Hair Without Frizz or FlatnessHow to air-dry your hair so it looks intentional, with steps for straight, wavy, and curly hair, the products that help, and how to keep volume at the roots.
How to Find a Curly Hair Stylist Who Gets ItHow to find a curly hair stylist, including where to search, what to look for in their photos, questions to ask before booking, and how to prepare for the cut.
How to Fix Frizzy Hair: What Actually HelpsHow to fix frizzy hair, with why it happens, what to change in your wash and drying routine, the products that help, and how your haircut can reduce frizz.
How to Use a Diffuser for Curly and Wavy HairHow to use a diffuser on curly and wavy hair, step by step, with which heat setting to choose, how to get volume at the roots, and how to avoid frizz.
Korean Perm for Men: Types, Cost, and What to ExpectKorean perms for men explained, including down perms, comma hair, and soft waves, how long they last, the damage risk, and what to ask before you book.
Hairstyles for Straight Hair in 2027The best hairstyles for straight hair in 2027, from blunt bobs and glass hair to long layers and fringes, with how to add movement and what to ask your stylist.- Curly Hairstyles for 2027Curly hairstyles for 2027, from curly shags and rounded bobs to tapered curly tops and defined long layers, with who each suits and how to ask.
Haircuts for Thick, Curly Hair (Men)Thick, curly hair behaves differently from straight hair at every length. It shrinks, it holds shape with little product, and a careless fade fights the pattern. Here's what to ask for.
Best Haircuts for Women Over 60 With Thin HairHair thins with age in fairly predictable ways. Here are cuts matched to face shape and texture (fine, wiry gray, dry, wavy, and curly) that work with that change instead of against it.
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