11 Hairstyles For Curly Hair That Are Trending on Pinterest This Week

11 Hairstyles For Curly Hair That Are Trending on Pinterest This Week

Pinterest is basically a mood board for hair inspo, and lately the curly girl corner of the app has been on fire. If you’ve got natural texture and you’re scrolling for your next cut or style, you’re in the right place. I pulled together the curly looks people are actually saving and screenshotting to bring to their stylist this week, and I’m breaking down exactly what makes each one work.

Whether your curls are loose and beachy or tight and springy, there’s something here for you. Let’s get into it.

Curly Hairstyle Of The Week

This week’s Pinterest darling is the layered curly shag, and honestly, it’s not hard to see why. It’s got movement, volume where you want it, and it doesn’t require you to fight your natural texture into submission every morning.

Curly hair types from wavy to coily can wear this one, since the layers are cut to work with your curl pattern instead of against it. It suits round, oval, and heart face shapes especially well because the face-framing pieces soften the jawline.

Stylists are loving it because it’s low fuss. A curl cream and a diffuser, and you’re out the door looking like you tried way harder than you did.

The High Curly Bun

This is the one that keeps popping up on my feed for good reason. It’s a big, piled-up bun sitting high on the crown, with a few curly tendrils left loose around the face.

Thick and medium hair textures do best here since you need enough volume to make the bun look full rather than flat. It’s a favorite for humid days when you want your curls up and out of the way without sacrificing style.

Face shape isn’t really a limiting factor with this one, though people with longer face shapes might want to keep a bit more hair down around the temples to balance things out.

Maintenance is basically zero once it’s up. A few bobby pins and a spritz of edge control, and you’re set for hours.

Curtain Bangs On Curly Hair

Curtain bangs have been having a moment for years now, but curly girls are finally getting their version of it, and it’s gorgeous. The bangs are cut longer and layered so they curl back and frame the face instead of shrinking up short.

This style suits oval and square face shapes beautifully since the soft fringe breaks up sharper angles. Fine to medium curly hair handles this best because thick hair can sometimes make the bangs feel bulky.

The trick is asking your stylist to cut them dry, curl by curl, so you actually see where they land once they spring up. Styling-wise, a curl-defining gel on damp bangs and a light diffuse is all it takes.

The Curly Bob

Short curly bobs are everywhere on Pinterest right now, and they’re giving major bouncy, playful energy. This cut typically hits between the chin and collarbone, with layers built in so the curls have room to bounce rather than clump into a triangle shape.

It works especially well on wavy to curly textures and tends to suit round and oval faces since the length hits at a flattering point along the jaw. Coily hair can absolutely wear this too, just expect more shrinkage, so talk length with your stylist ahead of time.

People love it because it feels fresh without being a huge commitment, and it photographs incredibly well thanks to all that natural texture doing the work.

Curly Pixie With Fringe

This is for the curly girls who want something bold. A curly pixie with a soft curled fringe on top has been trending hard, and it’s giving retro-cool energy without looking dated.

Fine and medium curly textures are ideal here since the shorter length needs curls with enough definition to hold shape, not so much density that it turns into a triangle. It tends to flatter oval, heart, and diamond face shapes particularly well.

Maintenance is a mixed bag. It’s low effort day to day, but you’ll want more frequent trims to keep the shape sharp as it grows out.

Half Up Curly Space Buns

Space buns aren’t just for straight hair anymore. The half up version, with two little buns near the crown and the rest of the curls left loose, has been trending for its playful, youthful vibe.

This works on nearly every curl type and length, though longer curls give you more to work with for a fuller bun shape. It’s a great option for round and oval faces since the height at the crown adds some visual length.

It’s an easy five-minute style for days when your curls are looking good but you want a little extra interest without doing a full updo.

The Wash And Go With Defined Ringlets

Sometimes the best hairstyle is just your curls, done right. The wash and go has been trending again because more people are learning how to actually define their ringlets instead of letting them dry into frizz.

This suits coily and tightly curled textures best, since those curl patterns tend to hold definition longest without heat. Thicker hair especially benefits because it has enough weight to keep the curls from shrinking up too much.

The key is a good leave-in conditioner followed by a curl cream or gel, applied to soaking wet hair, then diffused or air dried without touching it until it’s fully set.

Curly Hair With Face-Framing Highlights

Color is doing a lot of heavy lifting on Pinterest this week, and face-framing highlights on curly hair are the standout. Rather than all-over color, a few strategically placed lighter pieces around the face catch the light as your curls move.

This looks stunning on any curl type but shows up especially well on medium to dark brown bases, where the contrast reads clearly. It flatters basically every face shape since the placement is customized to your features.

Talk to your colorist about balayage rather than foils here, since a hand-painted technique blends more naturally with curl movement and doesn’t leave harsh lines as your curls dry into shape.

The Curly Wolf Cut

The wolf cut made its way to curly hair and it’s a genuinely great match. Heavy layering throughout, a slightly shaggy crown, and choppy ends give this cut a lived-in, textured look that curls are basically built for.

Medium to thick curly hair works best here since the layers need enough density to create that shaggy silhouette rather than looking sparse. It leans toward suiting oval, round, and square face shapes thanks to the volume at the crown.

This one does need more regular trims to maintain the shape, but the payoff is a style that looks intentionally undone even on a bad hair day.

Long Curly Layers With A Middle Part

Long curly hair with soft, face-framing layers and a clean middle part has been a steady favorite, and it’s climbing the trending list again this week. It’s simple, but there’s a reason classics stick around.

This suits medium to thick curly hair especially well, since the length and layering give the curls room to cascade instead of piling up at the ends. A middle part tends to flatter oval and long face shapes, balancing out the length nicely.

Styling is straightforward. A curl-enhancing mousse, a diffuser on low heat, and you’re left with soft, bouncy layers that look good whether you’re headed to work or out for the night.

Curly Pineapple Updo For Sleep And Style

This one’s a little different because it does double duty. The pineapple, where curls are gathered loosely at the very top of the head, has always been a nighttime protective style, but it’s trending as an actual daytime look too, styled a bit more polished with some face-framing pieces left out.

It’s ideal for coily and curly textures of any length since it’s specifically designed to preserve curl shape while keeping hair off the neck. Just about any face shape can wear it since the volume sits high and central.

It’s genuinely one of the easiest styles on this list, and it doubles as a way to protect your curls overnight so they look fresher the next morning too.

Curly hair has so much natural personality already, and these Pinterest trends this week are proof that working with your texture, not against it, is where the magic happens. Screenshot a few, bring them to your next salon appointment, and see which one your curls take to best.