So, it’s back-to-school season and as a teen guy with curly hair, you are looking for your next hairstyle. Perhaps you want something cool, maybe a little complicated in design and school-compliant. While we’re seeing more progression with textured hairstyles in school since The CROWN Act has been getting passed, you may still need some curly inspiration. Whether you have long tresses like Jason Moma or lucious locs like Patrick Dempsey, there are several curly hairstyles to fit your individual texture. The versatility of curly hairstyles for teenage guys can be easily combined with a fade, buzz cut, or color.
Check out these 15 curly hairstyles for teenage guys that can help liven up your next haircut.
1. BURST FADE
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This is a popular hairstyle that involves a gradual blending of the hair from long to short around the temple and ears. The result is a distinct curvy shape by the sides of the head.
2. MOHAWK
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For the mohawk hairstyle, you will need to cut the hair shorter at the sides while leaving curly hair in the middle. You can decide to shave the sides completely bald, crop them short, or have them in a fade, it is all about preference and of course, dependent on your school’s rules. You can even get creative and ask your barber to add a design to the sides if you’re not going completely bald.
3. ROD SET
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A rod set involves the use of perm rods or any other type of hair rollers to create defined curls with a bounce in them. This can be done on your short, medium, or long tresses.
4. CURLY AFRO
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The curly Afro is one way to show off your hair’s volume. Simply massage some leave-in conditioner in them, detangle the hair with a detangling brush, and use a pick comb or your fingers to fluff the curls to create a rounded shape. Quick and easy does the trick.
5. SIDE PART
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This is a simple hairstyle that can be done immediately after brushing your hair. To create a neat part, run the tail of your rattail comb at one side of the hair, starting from the front hairline and stopping shortly before you get to the middle of the hair. You can also use your fingers to create an invisible part. Whichever one you do, it all works.
6. LOW CUT
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If your school has a strict dress code, you can keep things kept neat and short by cutting your hair close to the scalp. You can follow this up with an undercut or a fade.
7. TAPER FADE
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The taper fade involves gradually transitioning from shorter hair at the back to longer hair in front. You may also decide to add a temple fade or a full fade at the sides. For medium to long hair, the curls will topple over in front adding style and class to the look.
8. BANGS
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This involves purposefully leaving curly hair in front, stopping just right on the eyebrows. Bangs help to frame the face and they are a good way to hide prominent foreheads, if that’s what you want.
9. MIDDLE PART
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Like the side part, the middle part can be created with your fingers or the tail of your rattail comb for better definition. It is an easy but cute style to do especially when you are in a hurry or you’re not feeling inspired to create something more complicated.
10. MID BUN WITH BRAIDED BANGS
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This fishtail bun is achieved by brushing the hair to the back and tying it in a bun. The hairstyle also features two single braids at the side adorned with gold cuffs and a fade.
11. PINEAPPLE CURLS
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This hairstyle involves brushing the hair high up and securing it in that position with hair pins to form a pineapple-like shape. Also, instead of pins to keep the hair up, you can opt to have a fade or an undercut. You can also choose to have the curls colored.
12. THE MULLET
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The mullet is created by cutting the hair in front and the sides shorter while the hair at the back is left longer. The result is bouncy curls softly piled on your head.
13. OMBRE CURLS
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This features coloring your tresses with two shades of color, one lighter and the other darker. While it keeps things simple, it is sure to attract compliments. You can even include any fade of your choice be it a high, middle, or low fade.
14. ROUND CUT
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This is yet another simple yet classy style. It involves trimming the hair at the front, back, and sides to give a well-rounded look.
15. HIGH TOP
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This high-top hairstyle features a fade cut so high almost to the middle of the hair while the curls are neatly piled in the middle.
If you’re looking for the perfect products to help style your curls, read the Top Curly Hair Products for Men.
