Q&A for How to Get a Haircut for Curly Hair

Ask them to cut your hair while it's dry so you don't accidentally lose too much of the length.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

No, but it can cause curls to become permanently straighter and frizzier.

The issue isn't growth, but length retention. Lack of moisture and over-manipulation can cause your curls/coils/kinks to shrink up.

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.

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.

If you have problems maintaining your hair regularly, thinning is a great option.

Consider following the tips in Choose a Haircut That Flatters Your Facial Shape to help you decide.