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  • Question
    How do I ask for a curly haircut?
    Martin Nepton
    Professional Hair Stylist
    Martin Nepton is a Professional Hair Stylist and Colorist at Bang Bang LA in Los Angeles, California. With over 11 years of experience, Martin specializes in helping clients express their Queer identity through hair. Martin offers personalized haircuts and color and style services with non-gender prices based on hair length. Martin holds a BA from the University of Québec at Montréal and is a Licensed Hair Stylist in California.
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    Expert Answer
    Ask them to cut your hair while it's dry so you don't accidentally lose too much of the length.
  • Question
    What is the Deva Cut for curly hair?
    Laura Martin
    Licensed Cosmetologist
    Laura Martin is a Licensed Cosmetologist based in Milledgeville, Georgia. She has been working as a hair stylist since 2007, and began a career as a cosmetology teacher in 2013. She worked as a teacher at Arrojo Cosmetology School, teaching cosmetology practices, hairstyling, and hair color application. She also brought her cosmetology expertise to her work as a staff writer for fashion blog Style Noted, writing pieces related to hair and fashion. She received an MFA in Creative Writing from Georgia College & State University, where she was also an English Teaching Fellow. Additionally, she received a BA in Creative Writing and Literature from New York University.
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    Deva Cut is a technique where each curl is cut individually without combing through or sectioning the hair. This helps to maintain the natural curl pattern and tailor the shape to it.
  • Question
    Can you cut curly hair wet?
    Laura Martin
    Licensed Cosmetologist
    Laura Martin is a Licensed Cosmetologist based in Milledgeville, Georgia. She has been working as a hair stylist since 2007, and began a career as a cosmetology teacher in 2013. She worked as a teacher at Arrojo Cosmetology School, teaching cosmetology practices, hairstyling, and hair color application. She also brought her cosmetology expertise to her work as a staff writer for fashion blog Style Noted, writing pieces related to hair and fashion. She received an MFA in Creative Writing from Georgia College & State University, where she was also an English Teaching Fellow. Additionally, she received a BA in Creative Writing and Literature from New York University.
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    Yes, but you need to be careful not to use too much tension. I actually prefer to cut curly hair wet because I've found that it dries differently on different days and cutting wet is the best way to assure a precise shape.
  • Question
    What hairstyles can I do with curly hair?
    Laura Martin
    Licensed Cosmetologist
    Laura Martin is a Licensed Cosmetologist based in Milledgeville, Georgia. She has been working as a hair stylist since 2007, and began a career as a cosmetology teacher in 2013. She worked as a teacher at Arrojo Cosmetology School, teaching cosmetology practices, hairstyling, and hair color application. She also brought her cosmetology expertise to her work as a staff writer for fashion blog Style Noted, writing pieces related to hair and fashion. She received an MFA in Creative Writing from Georgia College & State University, where she was also an English Teaching Fellow. Additionally, she received a BA in Creative Writing and Literature from New York University.
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    Lots of hairstyles work for curly hair from pixie cuts to long layers. However mid-length cuts and geometric shapes are usually not a good match for curls.
  • Question
    Are layers good for curly hair?
    Laura Martin
    Licensed Cosmetologist
    Laura Martin is a Licensed Cosmetologist based in Milledgeville, Georgia. She has been working as a hair stylist since 2007, and began a career as a cosmetology teacher in 2013. She worked as a teacher at Arrojo Cosmetology School, teaching cosmetology practices, hairstyling, and hair color application. She also brought her cosmetology expertise to her work as a staff writer for fashion blog Style Noted, writing pieces related to hair and fashion. She received an MFA in Creative Writing from Georgia College & State University, where she was also an English Teaching Fellow. Additionally, she received a BA in Creative Writing and Literature from New York University.
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    Layers help balance the volume of curly hair so that it coils more evenly. However, not all layers are suitable for curls. Curly hair should be cut in blended, rounded layers cut at a high elevation for the best result.
  • Question
    My hair became curly at age 75. Now, for some reason it doesn't curl anymore. Is it the cut?
    Ashley Adams
    Professional Hair Stylist
    Ashley Adams is a Licensed Cosmetologist and Hair Stylist in Illinois. She completed her Cosmetology education at John Amico School of Hair Design in 2016.
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    Expert Answer
    It doesn’t sound like your monthly haircuts are the reason why your hair isn’t curly anymore. If your hair isn’t naturally curly and you were getting perms, it may be time for a touch up in order to bring your curls back. If your hair is naturally curly and you’ve been excessively putting chemicals on them or using a lot of heat on your hair, that could damage your curls.
  • Question
    Would it be a good idea to cut my hair really short?
    Ashley Adams
    Professional Hair Stylist
    Ashley Adams is a Licensed Cosmetologist and Hair Stylist in Illinois. She completed her Cosmetology education at John Amico School of Hair Design in 2016.
    Professional Hair Stylist
    Expert Answer
    Take your facial shape and hair texture into consideration to decide if a very short haircut is best for you. Also, take your daily lifestyle into consideration and ask yourself a few questions: will you be able to maintain the new haircut financially? Is it appropriate for work? etc.
  • Question
    Will a heater increase hair loss?
    Community Answer
    No, but it can cause curls to become permanently straighter and frizzier.
  • Question
    What can cause curly hair to stop growing?
    Community Answer
    The issue isn't growth, but length retention. Lack of moisture and over-manipulation can cause your curls/coils/kinks to shrink up.
  • Question
    What if I can't find someone who cuts curly hair well in my area?
    Community Answer
    If it's feasible, broaden the search area. Otherwise, continue interviewing stylists until you find someone who has a interest in researching best practices for cutting curly hair.
  • Question
    How do I know if a hair cut on someone else with curly hair will look good on me?
    Community Answer
    You can't know for sure. Try Googling the haircut and your curl type and see if you can get a sense for it through discussion forums and the like.
  • Question
    Is thinning a good idea?
    Community Answer
    If you have problems maintaining your hair regularly, thinning is a great option.
  • Question
    How do I find out what type of haircut I should get?
    Community Answer
    Consider following the tips in Choose a Haircut That Flatters Your Facial Shape to help you decide.
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