Curly Girls Agree These Low-Maintenance Haircuts Are So Easy To Manage

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Curly hair has a reputation for being difficult to manage. Perhaps that's because it's naturally more prone to dryness than straight hair, or because taking a hairbrush to spiral locks can quickly leave you looking like a frizzy puff. All that volume and body might be desirable, but learning how to manage it can be a steep curve. But don't let that discourage you, as it's never too late to learn to embrace your natural hair texture. Even if you've been flat ironing your hair for years, you can restore your natural curl pattern by curl training your hair.

Once you learn what works for your hair, it's possible to get the most of your natural twirls and curls. "It's taken me a while to get a routine down and find the right products, but now it's pretty easy to get a week of curls," explained one Reddit user. In fact, many social media users have discovered that their curly hair becomes easy to manage with the right cut. The best style will depend, in part, on your particular curl pattern and hair type, but there are plenty of tried-and-true haircuts to choose from that will allow your hair to shine. With the right style, it might even become the easiest hair of your life. "I honestly find my curls far less maintenance than my friends with straight hair," wrote one Reddit user. "They wash and blow dry every d*** day."

If you have curly hair, it can be tempting to default to wearing it really long and simply tying it up out of the way. But shorter styles can add lightness, and make your natural curls more defined. "I have a chin length bob with a lot of layers," wrote one Reddit user. "It dries really well, and it's easy to refresh one or two curl clumps as needed. But the layers are really forgiving for growing it out as well." Just scrunch with a light-hold product, like Kevin Murphy's Killer Curls Leave-In Anti-Frizz Cream, for extra texture.

Both the tousled French bob — and it's slightly more structured sister cut, the Italian bob — are great options if you have curls, especially if your hair tends to be a bit thinner. "I just had a bob cut about two weeks ago. It's been so fun and I've gotten a ton of compliments," wrote one Reddit user. "It's like a modern Frenchy bob with curtain bangs. So easy to style and wear." Look for a stylist who specializes in curls and adapt the style for your curl pattern — that way, you'll be able to wash and go.

While a super short crop might feel counterintuitive for curly hair, it can be an easy way to embrace texture. You won't need to worry about taming your locks or controlling unruly loops of hair. "I tend to keep the sides very short and the top long," wrote one Reddit user. "I can wash and dry it very quickly and it doesn't get squished when I sleep." Plus, a little lingering bedhead is actually an advantage for this tousled style. Bonus: a chic crop is among the hottest haircut trends for fall.

If you prefer to maintain a little length in your hair, especially if its important to be able to pull it back into a ponytail, then a mid-length style can be a good option. Just be sure to ask for layers so you avoid weighing your curls down. "I have a shoulder length lob type of thing with lots of layers and pretty short face framing pieces," wrote one Reddit user. "By far the easiest my hair has been to care for ... and it looks cute."

While extra long styles definitely mean you'll need to be diligent about hydrating and protecting your twirly locks, this is a pretty style that puts your curl pattern on full display. "I will never stop recommending long layers that end with a blunt edge," wrote one Reddit user. "It gives volume!" The layering will add some bounce and lightness to your curls, while the blunt cut will avoid any scraggly ends, especially if your hair is prone to thinning.

The shag cut is a perennial favorite for anyone with curly hair. "Wolf cut," advised one Reddit user. "I always air-dry, I am far too lazy for anything else." The heavy layering will keep your hair from taking on a triangle shape, and it will give your curls plenty of springy bounce. If you prefer something a little more feminine than the rock and roll wolf cut, ask for a butterfly cut, which is a voluminous style that features slightly longer, softer layers.