This article was co-authored by Jacob Joseph and by wikiHow staff writer, Maryana Lucia Vestic, MFA, M.Phil.. Jacob Joseph is a professional Barber and the owner of The Barber Lounge barbershop based in Turlock, CA. Jacob’s mission is to provide entertaining, educational knowledge to men who want to master their beard and hair grooming abilities. Through his work, Jacob noticed that many men suffer from a variety of beard issues, so he started posting content online to educate men on how they can maintain their look at home. Jacob has built an online community of over 257K subscribers on YouTube, 285k followers on TikTok, and 195K followers on Instagram. He provides traditional barbering services to clients in Turlock, where he’s based, and is a brand ambassador for Gamma + & StylecraftUS. He is also the founder of Joseph Signature Line, a product line selling hair and beard care products, such as beard balms, gels, oils, and signature razors.
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Though there are endless men’s hairstyles, it’s often difficult to find out what works for curly hair, as it does for straight hair. If you want a new look but don’t know where to start, keep reading for 40 of the best hairstyles for men with curly hair, including short, medium-length, and long curly styles. Plus, we’ll help you know which curly hair haircuts for men may be right for you, and offer styling tips from professional barbers and hair stylists.
Top Curly Hair Styles for Men
Barber and barbershop owner Jacob Joseph recommends considering your curl type and pattern when choosing a curly hairstyle. Shorter styles may work best for tight curls, and longer styles tend to work well for looser curls. These are great style options to consider:
- Curly top fade: Has curls on top with faded sides and back.
- Curly undercut: Top curls with a sharp, disconnected undercut on sides and back.
- Curly quiff: Has longer hair on top styled upwards and back, with shorter sides.
- Curly fringe: Medium-length curls, a side-swept/layered fringe, and shorter sides.
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How to Choose the Right Curly Hairstyle
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Consider your face shape. If you want a hairstyle that works for most face shapes, go for a broccoli cut or one with medium messy curls. Square and rectangular faces pair well with many types of fades, while oval and round shapes fit styles like curly mohawk burst fade and thick curls with a mid fade.
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2Decide which cut fits your curl type. Joseph recommends considering your curl type and pattern when choosing a hairstyle. Shorter styles may work best for tight curls, and longer styles tend to work well for looser curls. He says this is because the longer your hair gets, the curlier it will become.[39] A short, cropped style generally works for nearly any type of curl. Here are the main curl types you might have:[40]
- Wavy: Loose, S-shaped curls
- Curly: Tighter, springier curls
- Coily/Kinky: Dense, tight coils with lots of volume
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Choose a haircut that fits your lifestyle and look. Getting a short curly crop is much lower maintenance than styling a curly pompadour, for example. If you have time for a higher-maintenance cut, go for it. If you decide you want a style that you have to do very little with before leaving the house in the morning, choose that kind instead.
- Ultimately, the look you’re going for (clean, messy, loose, or dramatic) all depends on what you like best. Speak to an experienced barber or hair stylist to help you decide before getting the cut!
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- ↑ Bianca Cox. Professional Hair Stylist. Expert Interview
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- ↑ https://premierbarberinstitute.com/what-is-a-fade-haircut/
- ↑ Jacob Joseph. Barber and Barbershop Owner. Expert Interview
- ↑ https://vagazine.com/blog/haircuts-for-men/curly-hairstyles-for-medium-hair-for-men/
- ↑ Bianca Cox. Professional Hair Stylist. Expert Interview
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- ↑ https://manofmany.com/style/hairstyles-grooming/curly-hairstyles-for-men
- ↑ Nick Arrojo. Master Hair Stylist. Expert Interview
- ↑ https://www.mensxp.com/grooming/hairstyle/79654-hairstyles-for-curly-hair-men.html
- ↑ https://www.menshairstylestoday.com/broccoli-haircut/
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- ↑ https://manofmany.com/style/hairstyles-grooming/curly-hairstyles-for-men
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- ↑ https://www.modernmanbarberstudio.com/which-hair-cut-is-best-for-curly-hair-a-complete-guide-for-men














































