When styling boys with curly hair, it’s important to choose a cut that highlights their natural curls and suits their face shape. Whether it’s a bold short or long style, the goal is to make the curls shine without too much maintenance.
Finding the right cut can boost their personality and keep their look fresh, trendy, and age-appropriate.
1. Understanding Curly Hair
Different Types of Curls
- Type 2 curls: S-shaped waves that give a soft, natural look.
- Type 3A-3B curls: Looser spirals or corkscrews, adding bounce and shape.
- Type 3C curls: Tight, springy corkscrews for a fuller, more vibrant feel.
- Type 4 curls: Coily, with tight and dense coils that look thick and bold naturally.
Why Curly Hair is Awesome
With its unique texture, dimension, and playful bounce, curly hair naturally helps you stand out, showing off your confidence, individuality, and natural charm. It catches the light and draws attention in any crowd—a trait worth fully embracing.
Hair Care Tips
- Use sulphate-free shampoo to protect natural oils.
- Condition regularly for hydration.
- Apply leave-in conditioner to define curls.
- Dry with a microfiber towel or t-shirt to reduce frizz.
- Sleep on a silk pillowcase to prevent breakage.
- Deep condition weekly to nourish hair.
- Trim regularly to avoid split ends.
- Avoid heat styling to maintain curl pattern.
Styling Tips and Tricks
Product Recommendations
To maintain curly hair, use high-quality curl-enhancing products that provide moisture and hold without making the hair feel stiff. A good cream works wonders by enhancing curls while keeping them soft and well-defined.
Maintenance Routine
Keeping hair in top condition means scheduling trims to avoid split ends and breakage, and using a deep conditioner to stay hydrated and frizz-free. This simple routine ensures your hair stays at its best.
Blow Drying vs. Air Drying
Letting hair dry naturally is gentler and helps avoid damaging them. However, using blow tools with a diffuser on low heat can help in shaping, adding volume, and speeding up the process. Be sure to use the right attachment to protect the curl pattern.
2. Short Curly Hairstyles
Textured Crop
For tight curls, the textured crop is a low-maintenance style that keeps hair short all around, with added length on top for extra texture. It’s easy to manage.
Frohawk with a Temple Fade
This style keeps the hair free on top while the sides are short, preventing it from falling into the face. It offers freedom for your child’s natural look, providing a clean, manageable style without sacrificing flair.
Buzz Cut with Texture
An ultra-short cut keeps hair in check, making it a great option for professional environments. It’s easy to maintain and works well for athletes like Colin Kaepernick, offering a clean, fuss-free appearance.
Curly Fade
Blends a neat fade with natural curls on top, offering a polished yet relaxed look. It keeps the sides clean while embracing the texture of curls, creating a stylish and laid-back vibe.
Textured Crop
Perfect for tight curls, this look keeps hair short with added length on top for texture, making it easy to manage and stylish with little effort.
Short Curly Fringe
This style features short sides and back, with longer curls on top, creating a fun, youthful look. The longer curls form a playful fringe, offering both charm and manageability.
Buzzfade or High Fade and Undercut
A great choice for boys, this style offers versatility for all ages. It works well with both curly hair and looser waves, keeping the hair neat with a gradual cut on the sides, allowing the top to stand out.
Curly Crew Cut
A sharp cut works great for kids, keeping the sides and back tidy while leaving enough length on top to show off the natural waves. It suits active kids and busy lifestyles, offering a classic, easy style that’s well adapted for thick hair.
Wavy Caesar
A clean cut with even length around the head works great for boys with tight or loose hair. A blunt fringe adds structure, and the style keeps it fresh and modern. It’s a fantastic way to style short or longer hair all-over without losing shape, inspired by the classic Caesar.
Side-parted Curls
Styling my nephew’s coily hair with a short, trimmed cut and shorter sides made a big difference—adding a distinct parting boosted volume at the top, keeping it neat, uniform, and on-trend without losing its fun texture.
Neat Afro
Maintained afro offers a sophisticated look when kept at a moderate size. Shaping it carefully ensures the style looks professional and tidy, with natural volume without becoming unruly.
Classic Side Part for Curly Hair
The side part gives a clean, structured feel that fits well in professional settings. It helps in maintaining a polished look without taking away the natural style.
3. Medium-Length Curly Hairstyles
Curly Quiff
Inspired by Kit Harington, I shaped my hair by lifting the top and pushing the longer strands back, adding volume and control. This look works for both casual days and dressy events, just like many stars wear it.
Curly Shag
Soft layers boost texture and movement, giving a modern, retro-inspired cut that echoes 70s rock stars a fresh revival with natural flair.
Curly Pompadour
I styled my brother’s curly hair with shorter sides and added volume to the top for a bold, dramatic look. Inspired by Bruno Mars, this style enhances natural curls and is great for boys wanting an easy-to-manage, fresh style.
Curly Pompadour with Tapered Sides
This hairstyle combines volume on top with sleek sides, offering a stylish and modern look that’s both trendy and suitable for various settings.
Shoulder-Length Curls
Hair creates a laid-back vibe with minimal maintenance, offering a cool, relaxed look inspired by celebrities like Jason Momoa. It’s perfect for an easy, effortless look.
Messy Curly Fringe
This style adds a bold, rebellious look with a textured finish. Perfect for those looking to push style boundaries, it brings a laid-back yet confident vibe.
Tousled Waves
For a relaxed look, sea salt spray creates a windswept style that enhances the uniqueness of your hair with a carefree and beachy vibe.
4. Long Curly Hairstyles
Long Loose Curls
With a chin-length cut, loose ringlets, short bangs, and face-framing tendrils, a relaxed yet stylish look is created, enhancing natural texture.
Long Curls with Centre Part
The centre part creates balance, framing the face and allowing the hair to flow freely. This look gives a bohemian vibe while adding symmetry and making the style effortlessly chic.
Long Layered Curls
Layers help manage and improve curl definition in longer hair, creating a flowing effect. This, seen on actors like Heath Ledger, adds a romantic touch while keeping curls well-defined.
Long Curly Ponytail
A practical and stylish way to manage is by tying it back, keeping it out of the face. This style is perfect for active days and casual outings.
Man Bun with Curls
It offers a stylish, casual look that’s also put-together. By gathering your curls into a bun and letting a few strands frame your face, you achieve a confident, charming style that works for any occasion.
Dreadlocks
It offers a way to manage curly and coily hair, with the option of various lengths like shoulder-length. It suits those wanting an individual style.
Rainbow Frohawk
For a bold, fun look, this hairstyle is perfect for confident kids. It’s ideal for festivals, summer, or parties, adding an ultra-cool touch with a burst of colors. It’s a great way for boys to express themselves and stand out in any crowd.
Full Natural Afro
The natural coils shine and help young children feel proud of their hair. The cut should keep the length consistent to allow the hair to expand and create a gorgeous look.
Afro with Line-up and Temple Fade
For boys, adding a sharp line-up with a distinct fade gives the look a clean finish while keeping the style fresh. A sharp line-up with distinct angles brings out the eyes and shapes the hair. Though it requires maintenance, this style blends a modern, clean look with ease.
5. Faded, Tapered & Undercut Styles
Curly Undercut
A modern look with shorter sides and back paired with a curly top creates a striking contrast, putting them in the spotlight while keeping the overall neat and fresh.
Fade Haircut
Offers a clean look by gradually fading the hair on the sides and back, while keeping the top intact. It creates a sleek contrast, maintaining a neat finish.
Tapered Cut
Short sides blend into longer curls on top, providing a subtle transition that works well for both formal and casual occasions, offering flexibility and balance.
Curls with Hard Part
Adding a part to curly hair creates a line that separates the top from the sides, giving your look a bold and modern touch to your curls.
6. Choosing the Right Style for Your Curls
How to Choose the Right Curly Hairstyle
Face Shape Considerations
- Oval face: Most styles work well.
- Round face: Add height on top, avoid wide styles.
- Square face: Volume on sides softens angles.
- Heart face: Fuller sides balance wider forehead.
- Diamond face: Volume at temples highlights cheekbones.
- Rectangular face: Fuller sides add width, avoid excess height.
Lifestyle and Maintenance
- Low-maintenance styles like short cuts or buzz cuts require less effort.
- Medium-length styles with texture need moderate effort.
- Long styles, like undercuts or fades, demand more attention and styling products.
- Match your morning routine with your willingness to spend time on hair.
Personal Style
- Edgy styles: Undercuts, fades.
- Relaxed styles: Longer lengths, natural texture, tousled looks.
- Professional styles: Shorter styles, controlled curls, slicked-back.
- Side parts, well-defined curls.
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People Also Ask:
Which hairstyle is best for curly hair men?
The best hairstyle for curly hair depends on curl type and personal preference. Styles like curly fades, textured crops, and medium-length cuts help manage curls while showcasing their natural texture.
Does curly hair look good on men?
Curly hair offers style and character, with versatile options for different cuts. Proper care and curly hair products help maintain defined, stylish natural curls.
Which face shape is best for curly hair men?
Curly hair flatters oval and diamond-shaped faces, but with the right cut, it suits any face shape, enhancing natural texture and features.
What length is best for curly hair men?
The ideal length for curly hair is a medium length of 2-4 inches, providing a balance of manageability and style versatility, while accommodating different curl types and personal preferences.
What are the best curly hairstyles for men with short hair?
Textured crops, curly fades, short afros, and buzz cuts with texture are great for short curly hair, offering a stylish and manageable way to showcase natural texture and curls.