If you have long curly hair and are looking for the right way to style and cut them, you have come to the right place. The general myth attached with curly hair is that it is difficult to manage. They tend to be dry and dull. All these problems are easy to overcome all you need to do is shampoo, only once or twice a week and condition your hair daily. This is the mantra to have the perfect most bouncy curls every guy with long curly hair craves.
Men with long curly hair have endless styling possibilities, the challenge lies in choosing the perfect hairstyle or the perfect haircut that suits you, and your face type and personality.
Here, you will find a guide to grow as well as style your curly hair in different and funky ways, as well as some simple styles that everyone can try.
How to grow long curly hair for men?
It may seem impossible to grow curly hair in length since, as the length increases the curls also become more defined and the hair tends to coil up. This is a good thing, since more curly the hair looks better the effect of the style.
To aid growth of your curly hair you should try the following:
Oil them regularly: the first step to grow any type of hair is to nourish them. The perfect nourishment can be provided by oiling hair regularly, with coconut oil or almond oil, since both these types of oil contain hair growth agents.
Shampoo them: the key to shampooing your curly hair is to not overdo it. If you shampoo your hair too regularly they can end up being dry or dull. Hence to maintain the softness and the bounce of the curls remember to only wash your hair once or twice in a week.
Condition them: conditioning and nourishment is the key to grow long hair, oiling is conditioning before washing and using a conditioner nourishes your hair after a wash. Both are equally important. You should try and condition your hair, everyday for desired results.
Trim them: yes, you read correct trimming the hair helps them grow properly. This way you can cut off the unhealthy parts of the hair, so that the attention of the natural oils produced by the scalp is only on healthy hair, which will increase the growth rate of your hair altogether.
10 ways to style your curly hair
1. Messy man bun: this hairdo is casual and easy. In this the hair are tied into a bun, but the hair on the bottom part of the head are left open. There can be strands of hair running free and the messy man bun is ready.
You will need:
- A comb
- A rubber-band
- Hair mousse
Steps to follow:
- First apply mousse to semi-wet hair and let them dry.
- Now, take the hair on the crown of the head and tie them into a bun.
- Let the hair on the bottom of the head be left loose.
- There can be strands of hair, running loose and the messy bun look is ready.
2. Braided curly hair: if you wish to control your curly hair and are tired of keeping them open all the time, you can try braiding them. A braid goes a long way in taming hair and when you open the braid you will realise the curls have become softer.
Things you will need:
- A comb
- A rubber-band
- A mousse/wax
Steps to follow:
- For this first you will need to apply mousse/ wax to your hair, so that they can be tamed.
- After this you can first, tie your hair into a pony, now, braid that pony.
- Your braided curly hair is ready and they are easy to carry.
3. The bushy pony look: this look is also easily achievable and looks great on men with long curly hair. In this there is a bushy curly pony on the top of your head and it looks great and classy.
Things you will need:
- A comb
- A strong hold rubber-band
- A Mousse/ wax
Steps to follow:
- Apply mousse/wax to semi wet hair, and let them dry.
- Now, tie the hair on the top of the head in a pony and let the curls fall on the sides of the head.
- This look is possible for men, with medium long curly hair.
4. Man bun with an undercut: this is one of the coolest hairstyles of 2019. This comprises of an undercut coupled with a bun on the top of the head. This style is easy to achieve once the undercut is achieved.
You will need:
- A comb
- A rubber-band
- A trimmer
- A razor
Steps to follow:
- To master this look, you will first need to get an undercut on the lower part of your hair.
- To achieve the undercut, use the trimmer to trim the hair, to the desired length.
- Now, the hair on the top will be tied up into a bun, using a strong hold rubber band.
- Your man bun with an undercut is ready.
5. Long curly hair with side part: this look is simple and the go to look, if you are in a hurry! All you need to do is let your hair open and part them to one side. To help them stay in position you could apply mousse/ wax.
6. Messy curls and a fringe: the messy look is one of the top trends in 2019 and is a flattering and a cool style. The fringe can be kept long and on one side to get the desired effect.
For this style you will need:
- A pair of scissors
- A comb
- A trimmer
- A razor
Steps to follow:
- To achieve this look, you will need to cut the hair a little short on one side, so that a fringe can be made.
- The length of the fringe can be according to what you like.
- Now, using a trimmer, trim the hair at the back of the head and create an undercut of sorts.
- Let the fringe lie on one side and your look is ready.
7. Long curly hair with undercut: in this the general length of the hair is maintained and the hair can be put on either side of the parting. The hair on the back and the sides are completely shaved off or shaved off in a taper.
For this style you will need:
- A pair of scissors
- A razor
- A trimmer
- A comb
- A rubber-band
Steps to follow:
- To perfect this look, you will need to first need to tie all the hair on the top of the head in a pony. This is the hair which will remain after the undercut.
- Now, you will need to shorten the hair, on the sides and the back using a pair of scissors.
- After this using a trimmer the hair should be trimmed a little less than a zero shave.
- In the end by using a razor, the sides should be defined.
- Your haircut is ready, and at home, with ease.
8. Curly hair with a man bun: in this all you need to do is tie up your curly hair into a bun, either at the back of your head or on the top. This is completely up to choice and preference of the person wearing it.
For this style you will need:
- A comb
- A strong hold rubber band
- A hair mousse or a wax
Steps to follow:
- For this, first you will need to comb your hair and apply some mousse or wax, which-ever is better suited to you.
- Now once the hair is dry tie it into a bun on the top of the head or at the back whatever you prefer and you are good to go.
- Curly hair can be difficult to manage sometimes and a man bun can help you solve this complication.
9. The Jon Snow look: this look has become extremely famous due to the popular series “The Game of Thrones”. Kit Harrington playing the role of Jon Snow is seen on the show wearing this hairstyle. It is simple and involves just a proper haircut of the desired length.
You will need:
- A comb
- A pair of scissors
- Hair mousse
- Hair wax
Steps to follow:
- To master this style you will need to get a haircut, wherein your hair are the length of your shoulder.
- Now just comb the hair back from the middle of the head, and apply mousse to set the hair into place.
- Your Jon Snow look is ready!
10. The long haired ponytail: this look is absolutely intense and looks great on men with long curly hair. It is easy to achieve and is not very time consuming.
For this style you will need:
- A comb
- A rubber band
- A hair mousse/ wax
Steps to follow:
- First apply mousse or wax to semi-wet hair so that the curls do not look unruly and they look bouncy and beautiful.
- After this using a comb, tie your hair into a ponytail at the back of your head, and your look is ready.