20 Must-Try Easy Hairstyles For Long Curly Hair

Side-Parted Shoulder Cut
Photo: @salsalhair

As much as we love freshly-shorn curly bobs and pixies, sometimes spirals need to run wild. Few things command a room better than a mane of 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 20 best hairstyles for long curly hair will give those ringlets room to shine.

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Long Layers

Golden Hour Blonde
@natalieannehair / Instagram

Curly hair always benefits from layers, especially when keeping hair long. It helps curls not be too weighed down.

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Long Shag

Long Shag
@salsalhair

Get shaggy with it. Bangs and layers aren’t holding back in this cut by stylist Sal Salcedo.

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Layered Center Part

Layered Curls

@jesseniaspallet

For mid-length cuts, add plenty of layers for an extra bouncy look.

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Side-Parted Shoulder Cut

Side-Parted Shoulder Cut
@salsalhair

Keep it simple. A deep side part works wonders on volume-packed curls.

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Bronde Medium Cut

Curly Brown Hair with Blonde Highlights
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Revive your dark brown ringlets with golden blonde, and wait for the compliments to roll in.

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Wispy Bangs

Wispy Bangs
@natalieannehair

Curls are the perfect excuse to add some bouncy, wispy bangs that effortlessly fall amongst your face-framing curls.

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Long Layered Shag

Ginger Spice
@natalieannehair / Instagram

This is a modern take on a shag cut for those who love long hair and embracing their natural curls.

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Textured Medium Cut

Textured Medium Cut
@chrisgreenehair

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

Deep Side Part
@jessmedhair

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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Thick Mid-Length Curls

Thick Curls

@leysahairandmakeup

For tighter curl patterns, there's no need to go ultra-short when you can invest in layers and shaggy bangs instead.

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Deep Side Part

Curly Highlights

@jaye_edwards/Instagram

Evoke Old Hollywood glam with a deep side part and voluminous natural curls on a long hairstyle.

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Face Framing Layers

Layered Mid-Length
@natalieannehair

Even if you do not have a super layered cut, ask for face-framing curls around the face to offer a flattering look.

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Full Bangs

Full Bangs
@ouidad

Brunette ringlets tinged with golden blonde? Yes, please. This collarbone-grazing length gets even better with full fringe.

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Bouncy Layers

Bouncy Layers
@bouncecurl

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

Face-Framing Waves
@jasonvieira_hair

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

Old Hollywood Curls
@natalieannhair

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

Heavy Face-Framing
@timm.morrison

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

Side-Swept Layers
@ouidad

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

Hazelnut
@carlysmith8699

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

Shaggy Layers
@timm.morrison

For more relaxed curl patterns, this retro cut by stylist Tim Morrison is sure to make waves.

Frequently Asked Questions

  • How do you keep long curly hair from frizzing?

    You can help 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.

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