There are lots of curly haircutting techniques and curl specialist salons that have been created in recent years, all with different names, and salons all over the world can become trained and qualified in these specific types of curly cut. But, it can be hard to understand the differences between them all.
While the difference between some of them is sometimes in the hair cutting technique/system rather than the end result, you may want to favour one curly haircut technique over the other depending on your curl type or hair density. Here are 4 of the most popular ones and their different features:
Deva Cuts
Deva Cuts were developed by Lorraine Massey, who coined the Curly Girl Method. Her cuts involve a dry curl-by-curl cut, with no combing, focusing on face-framing pieces.
From their website: “This revolutionary cutting technique was designed for all natural textures and curl patterns. Hair is sculpted curl-by-curl, while dry, in its natural state.”
Good for you if: you want more shape to your curls, especially around the face
May not work if: you want to retain length, or you have very thick hair with very small curls
Rëzo Cuts
Rëzo Cuts were invented by Nubia Rëzo, and involves a dry cut that gives you volume while retaining your length. It was also designed so that you can wear your hair straight with this cut too.
From their website: “The Rezo Cut, a cutting method Suarez developed to optimize hair’s body, balance and shape, has quickly taken the Instagram world by storm […] [Nubia] emphasizes the importance of cutting curls while they’re dry and creating an even length of curls around your clients’ head.”
Good for you if: you want to retain your length or occasionally straighten your hair
May not work if: you need to lose some length
Cadō Cut
The Cadō Cut was invented by Reema Jaber, and consists of a 4-part system so that the cut can be tweaked according to your hair type or shape. The end result is a series of cascading layers.
From their website: “The cadō signature cut is designed to create beautiful cascading layers “the cadō layers”, volume and a balanced shape.”
Good for you if: you have lots of hair or want some big round volume
May not work if: You have very thin or low-density hair
Ouidad Cut
The Ouidad Cut is a wet cut invented by stylist Ouidad Wise, who coined a “carve and slice” technique, an angled cutting technique that removes the bulk from the sides and enhances definition.
From their website: “The cut also enhances the natural curl pattern of your hair and creates well-defined ringlets that fit gently into each other like puzzle pieces.”
Good for you if: adding side volume is not your priority
May not work if: your curls spring up a lot once dry
Whether you are considering one of these curly cuts or going to someone more local, the most important thing is that your stylist has a chat with you beforehand so you can discuss your curl type, the issues you’re having, and the kind of look you’re going for. Be sure to bring inspiration photos that are similar to your hair type to help get your point across!
If you have more questions about curly cuts, including what you should ask your stylist for and where to find a curly hair stylist, check out my blog post Everything you need to know about curly haircuts!
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