If you’ve got curly hair, you’ll know that pretty much the only thing harder to wrangle into submission is an ox on steroids. The upshot, though, is that you can create bolder, more richly textured looks than men with poker-straight locks.
The key to making the most of your curly hair is choosing a style that’s right for you and your routine – shoulder-length, curly hair might make you the envy of your balding mates, but it takes a lot longer than a quick spit-and-shine each morning, too.
Ask your barber or stylist for suggestions on what would work best for you, and before you do, get a better idea of what you’re looking for by browsing 37 of the best curly hairstyles below.
For more tips on caring for, and styling, thick, wavy or curly hair, check out our dedicated guide.
Short Sides With High Shine

Textured Waves

Medium Length Afro

Short Sides With Curly Top

Medium Length Waves

Messy Curls With Fringe

Textured Hair With Angular Fringe

Flat Top

Curly Quiff

Medium Length Messy Curly Hair

Undercut With Curly Hair

Afro

Medium Length Curly Hair With Centre Parting

Wavy Quiff With Short Sides

Long Curly Hair

Curly Hair With Fringe

Short & Tight Afro

Textured Hair With Curly Fringe

Wavy Afro

Cropped Curly Hair

Cropped Hair With Curly Fringe

Tight Afro With Clippered Sides

Long Curly Hair

Afro Hair With Relaxed Twists

Afro With Fringe

Short Hair With Extra Curly Fringe

Curly Flat Top Quiff

Short Flat Top

Short Textured Hair

Afro Hair With Twists

Medium Length Wavy Hair

Curly Hair With Crop Fringe

Curly Hair With Side Parting

Long Wavy Hair

’90s Curly Hair With Parting

Messy Fringe With Short Sides

Short Curly Hair


Cillian O'Connor is a freelance writer, editor and consultant, best known for his ability to sort the wheat from the chaff in the world’s of men's style, grooming, lifestyle and design.
Once named the No. 1 Blogger by Vogue, Cillian also contributes to The Sunday Times, The Business of Fashion and Metro.