Short curly hair is a perfect base for endless styling possibilities once you find the right cut. Modern bobs, pixies, sages, and tapers can actually work for your curl pattern all while creating shapes that enhance your natural beauty. Look through these 50 hair ideas and draw inspiration for your next salon visit.
This style frames your face beautifully while challenging outdated rules about bangs on textured hair. Your curls create a flattering halo effect that draws attention to your eyes and facial structure. The cut works across all curl patterns and adds dimension around your face.
@romeufelipe
You’ll keep your neck clear while maintaining length where it matters most—around your face and crown. The side-parted curly bangs add movement and frame your features asymmetrically. This cut suits thick hair particularly well, giving you control without sacrificing body.
@salsalhair
Your facial features take center stage with this cropped cut. Adding highlights creates dimension that emphasizes your bone structure and makes your eyes pop. The minimal length means quick morning styling and maximum impact.
@giboazhair
Wearing your curls and waves at shoulder length is flattering on pretty much everyone. It frames the face and really draws attention to the eyes. This short, messy bob has lots of volume and is great option for a conservative short haircut.
@rodrigues_ricardo
This style allows your curls the freedom to do and be whatever they want to be. It’s fun and playful and because no two curl patterns are exactly alike, you’ll be able to put your own stamp on the carefree hairstyle.
@kadirdonmezofficiial
The tapered cut on tight coils is popular among women who prefer to wear their natural hair on the shorter side. With results like this, it’s easy to see why. The cut is both laid back and edgy. Maintenance is easy and colors like platinum blonde provide an additional outlet for creativity and personality.
@slickback_buttahtoast
If you’re on the lookout for short hairstyles that keep your curls off your neck and back but would still like longer bangs, this is the quintessential style for you. The different lengths of curls in the style create a hairstyle that appears different from every angle.
@lcs.hairdesign
This tapered cut on black shiny curls is definitely a statement. The curved hairline and the fading of the taper show that even with popular tapered cuts, there are many ways to make your haircut interesting and cool.
@barbeirodiegojordan
Fresh cuts breathe new life into your texture. The vibrant color amplifies the fullness and movement, creating a dramatic before-and-after effect that revitalizes your entire look.
@hollygirldoeshair
Fun. Youthful. Effortless. Elegant. Pixie cuts are always classic when it comes to short hair and are always worthy of consideration when deciding on what your next hairstyle should be. If you’re looking for an effortless, easy-to-maintain style for your short curly hair then look no further than this messy, tousled pixie cut.
@robertotorres.hair
Finding your perfect bangs can be a hair-altering experience. Short haircuts immediately increase fullness and volume, creating bouncy curls, shape and movement. You can customize your bangs to flatter your face shape and brows, making the cut perfect for you. Great for those with loose curls.
@andy_doesyourhair
Short haircuts go a long way towards reducing the fuss and time it can take to style your hair in the mornings. This low maintenance cut leaves curls soft and fluffy and will definitely help to simplify your morning routine for styling your locks.
@nakedeyebeauty
This messy cut is perfect for oval or round faces. It frames the face well and the layers allow the natural hair texture of your curls to thrive. Though short, cuts like these provide enough length for a short updo whenever so inclined.
@salsalhair
Bold color choices let your personality take center stage. Pink adds drama and playfulness to a standard cropped cut, transforming it into a statement that reflects who you are.
@tatumshanehair
A classic shoulder-length bob allows you to hold on to some length but will definitely save you plenty of time, product and money when it comes to styling and maintenance. A great option for thick hair.
@giboazhair
These black and red curls are a perfect example of how color can take a hairstyle from good to great. You’ll enjoy the placement of the red here to frame the face which is a great alternative to traditional highlights.
@bescene
These long loose waves add the overall easy breezy vibe to this style. It’s fluffy and soft with a wash and wear appeal that many crave. A great option for women who prefer wavy hairstyles that are shoulder length.
@jeanclaudeelmoughayar
This low maintenance cut is great for girls who like to have hair that’s all one length. It frames the face nicely, allowing for you longer layers around the face and the option to part the hair in the center or on whichever side you choose.
@giboazhair
The timeless black and gray combination creates a hairstyle that never goes out of style. The color placement in the bangs adds particular interest, breaking up the contrast in unexpected ways.
@alecastrohair
Natural hair with all its textures and complexities pairs with short curly hairstyles exceptionally well. This shape is beautiful and flattering and the mix of defined and undefined curls is something that really only natural locks pull off well.
@augustoallencar
You should embrace the natural density that comes with textured hair. The long bangs and inherent movement make this shoulder-length option particularly appealing if volume is your goal.
@salsalhair
Very short hairstyles such as this one are all about the face. It’s super minimalist, requiring very little maintenance while highlighting and showing off the structure of the face.
@hairpin_me_down85
Green is not a commonly used color when it comes to hair styling. But when you’re all for thinking outside the box and embracing what makes you and your hair look and feel great, the color experiments are worth trying.
@leahbillingsbyhair
Super short tapered cuts on short natural hair really allow the facial bone structure and other features to shine through.
@slickback_buttahtoast
This wash-and-go glam is low maintenance and gives off the tousled bedhead vibe. The look is soft and textured and helps give volume, depth and movement to the hair, making it a great fit for those with naturally wavy short hair.
@tatumshanehair
These well-defined ringlets frame your face with rich, deep color. The retro vibe comes through in both the curl definition and the jewel-tone red, creating a cohesive vintage-inspired aesthetic.
@beautiful_by_natalie
This attention-grabbing haircut is bold and beautiful. You’ll love the volume, size of the curls and vibrant color. The cute hairstyle is a real head turner and you will definitely need to be prepared to be the center of attention while wearing it.
@hair_salon_by_hadis
Put your stunning ringlets and tight curls on display with a short haircut featuring super-defined ringlets full of volume and movement. The style is all gorgeous bouncy, springy curls. It looks absolutely amazing and is very feminine. This natural hairstyle also has enough length for a short updo on special occasions.
@nubiarezo
Another easy-to-manage style that doesn’t require curls to be super defined. This stunning afro hairstyle is chic and fresh. The color is gorgeous, a sun-kissed combination that complements darker skin tones but would also be great on other skin tones as well.
@rodrigues_ricardo
This messy asymmetric cut is fluffy and focuses all the volume on one side of the face with the help of an undercut. Definitely a contender for the most low-maintenance hairstyle.
@jeanclaudeelmoughayar
This short bob combines an undercut with asymmetric curls that frame the face. The angular nature of the curls helps to provide structure amid the messiness of the loose curls. The short curly hairstyle is uncomplicated and easy to take care of.
@shaye.hair
This would be a pretty standard bob cut were it not for the shaved temple. The shaved temples are a great way of making the style edgier to match your personality so consider the style next time you’re looking to channel your inner diva.
@alecastrohair
This trouble-free style features messy waves in a chin-length cut with bangs. Strands are light and wispy and not weighed down by excessive amounts of product. The style is one that is easily achieved as a wash-and-go style, requiring minimal product and time spent.
@augustoallencar
Keeping the sides and back short while maintaining some length and texture on the top of the head allows you to showcase your curls and texture while keeping a hairstyle that is relatively easy to maintain. The messiness of this hairstyle also means that you don’t need to worry about making sure every curl is perfectly defined for day-to-day styling.
@hairabee
A full head of tight ringlets delivers fun, voluminous results. The beauty lies in the simplicity—ringlets look stunning whether you define them carefully or let them be naturally messy.
@fernanducruz
The shaggy cut is, like many hairstyles super easy to maintain on a daily basis. The cute curly pixie cut carefree, fun and youthful. It totally shows off the face so that your facial features take center stage. If you are looking for a cropped cut for your hair that can withstand humidity then this is a must-try.
@blkcat_curls
Concentrated center curls with low sides create this modern faux hawk interpretation. The longer front section gives you styling flexibility—sweep bangs sideways, or pin them back pompadour-style for different occasions.
@exotismos
Even if you prefer to keep your curls on the longer side of short (i.e. around shoulder length), it is still worth it to give your hair a shape and style. A good haircut will help you create volume so that your curls appear lush and full of movement.
@curls.by.lailee
Keeping your sides really short and concentrating your length and curls on the top is common when creating short curly hairstyles. The result in this case is a short black pixie that is easy to maintain and will remain stylish and flattering even as it grows out.
@curly_sivz
This tapered pixie features soft-looking curls and bangs. The curls in the bangs are lively and playful and the overall shape of the cut is flattering for all face shapes. The cut is reasonably low-maintenance and is sure to work for a variety of curl types.
@curlpop
The vibrant hue and long blunt bangs make this a statement hairstyle for the edgy and bold. If you want to avoid hair getting into your eyes, then these long bangs aren’t for you, but making them shorter to suit your tastes is always an option.
@hair_salon_by_hadis
This popular tapered cut on tight natural curls showcases your mane at its finest. The black, shiny strands combined with height, density, and volume create stunning results. This works particularly well for tighter curl patterns that achieve height without losing structure.
@stepthebarber
This explosion of personality embraces the chaotic beauty of natural texture. The laid-back charm comes through in every untamed curl, creating a look that’s full of character and authenticity.
@nicky_henno
No two curly bobs look identical, which makes this style special. The relaxed, vacation-ready vibe combined with low-maintenance appeal creates a look that feels perpetually effortless. Thick hair thrives with this cut.
@salsalhair
This chunky, messy bob with bangs is a unique take on a popular style. Thanks to the naturally wild curls, the style looks different from day to day as each curl does its own thing, which is a fact of life when you have natural hair.
@paris_mcelroy
Baby blonde creates a soft, feminine aesthetic. The messy curls throughout appear fluffy and delicate, creating an approachable, gentle overall impression.
@beautiful_by_natalie
Why limit yourself to one highlight color? The red and blue combination arranged around your face creates playful dimension. The loose, relaxed curls make maintenance easier while the color does the heavy lifting visually.
@mo_raven
These messy ringlets and fringe make such a fun, flirty, feminine haircut. It’s an ageless style that works with different face shapes and curl types.
@michellethompsonhair
Messy styles work great on short curly hair because curls, by their very nature, want to be a little imperfect. Every girl knows that day 3 hair is far superior to day 1 hair so go ahead and let your natural locks be a little messy.
@torrie.hart.hair
Round layers that fall around the face are a flattering short cut to consider for your short natural curls. This type of cut is great regardless of your face shape or your curl type. Just remember to keep your curls hydrated and shiny and you’ll be looking pretty morning, noon and night.
@jayne_edosalon
The styling options for short curly hair are nearly endless. You can shape it into a textured bob or throw in some layers for extra movement. No matter which you choose, your unique curls and personality are sure to make the look your own.
