Curly Hair Try On
Looking for hairstyles for curly hair? These are the presets our style guides describe as working with curls and coils, from a natural afro and box braids to a taper fade. Upload a selfie to preview them on your own face. Each generation gives you 2 variations, and new accounts get 1 free generation.
Upload Photo & Try Curly StylesCurly Hairstyles for Women
Natural texture suits the choppy layers of a wolf cut, and box braids can be done on most textures. A curly bob or curtain bangs work too, cut with shrinkage in mind.
Curly Hairstyles for Men
A taper fade keeps the sides tidy while curls stay on top, a French crop gains texture from curls, and longer curly hair can be tied into a man bun.
Choosing a Cut for Curly Hair
Curly hair behaves differently from straight hair: it shrinks as it dries, it holds volume at the sides, and layers change how the curls clump. A cut that looks one way when stretched can sit shorter and fuller once it dries.
Many stylists cut curly hair dry or curl by curl so they can see where each curl falls. If you are booking a cut, ask whether your stylist works with your curl type, and bring the preview to show the overall shape you want.
For the lengths and styles that suit each texture, see the long hair try on, the short hair try on and the full list of hairstyles.
Curly Hair Try On FAQs
Will the preview keep my curl pattern?
The AI redraws your hair in the preset style, so the texture in the result comes from the style you pick rather than from your own curls. Use the preview to judge the shape and length, then ask your stylist how the cut will sit with your curl pattern.
Which styles work best with tight curls or coils?
The natural afro and box braids are built around coily and textured hair. A taper fade keeps the sides neat while the top keeps its texture, which is why it is often paired with curls.
Why does curly hair look shorter after a cut?
Curls shrink as they dry, so curly hair usually sits shorter than its stretched length. Ask your stylist to allow for that, especially for fringes and bobs.
Can I preview a style for straight hair if my hair is curly?
Yes. Any preset can be previewed on any photo. Keep in mind that keeping curly hair straight usually needs heat styling, so ask your stylist what daily styling the cut would need.