Low-Maintenance Haircuts For Wavy Hair
1. Wavy Hair Wolf Cut
The wolf cut is a trendy yet low-maintenance hairstyle that works perfectly for wavy hair. It has messy, shaggy layers that add lots of volume and body. This cut is like a mix between a shaggy haircut and a mullet, with long curvy bangs framing the face.
If you have natural waves, the wolf cut will make your texture look extra glamorous and full of movement. The layers enhance your wavy pattern for an effortlessly tousled look.
2. Messy Pixie Haircut
For an edgy and low-fuss short style, try a tousled pixie cut if you have wavy hair. This cut is shorter in the back and longer in the front, with choppy, piece-y layers throughout. The layers give your natural waves more definition and texture.
Pixie cuts can range from feminine and bouncy to more punk and daring. Talk to your stylist about the vibe you want. The tousled pixie is best for waves that don't get too frizzy, as it doesn't require much styling.
3. Side-Parted Haircut with Layers
This simple, longer layered cut is a classic that works well for low-maintenance wavy hair. It features long layers starting around shoulder-length to give shape and movement to thick waves.
Just let your hair air dry with a middle part. Then sweep it over to a deep side part and use a texturizing spray or light hairspray to add some extra volume and piece-y texture to the waves.
4. Tapered Haircut to Waist-Length
Having long, thick wavy hair down to your waist can require some extra maintenance when washing and sleeping. However, the styling is pretty straightforward. Ask your hairstylist to cut the back shorter, gradually getting longer towards the front. The shortest layers should start around shoulder-length.
Apply a curl cream, blow dry just the roots for volume, then let the lengths air dry naturally throughout the day. To keep waves smooth overnight, sleep on a silk pillowcase to prevent tangles.
5. Loose Waves for Thin Hair
If you have finer, thinner wavy hair, a lob (long bob) is a great low-maintenance option, especially for heart-shaped faces. A lob is a shoulder-grazing medium length, longer than a typical bob.
This cut generally has blunt ends, but you can add in some light, face-framing bangs for extra style. As long as your hair doesn't get too poofy, you should be able to air dry a lob with ease.
6. Long Hair with Textured Ends and Curtain Bangs, Plus Color
This flowy, piece-y long cut looks beautiful on all hair types and textures thick or thin, curly or straight waves. Ask your stylist for long layers and trendy curtain bangs that frame the face. Getting some face-framing highlights or bold streaks of color can really make this style pop.
7. Side-Parted Bob with Waves
A textured bob is an ultra low-maintenance short style for waves. This feminine cut has shorter layered pieces to enhance and define your natural curl pattern, preventing the "pyramid" mushroom effect. To make it even easier, let your bob grow into a lob between trims, then get it reshaped when you want that sleek, curved bob line again.
8. Shaggy Shoulder-Length Hair with Messy Waves and Long Bangs
This shaggy, shoulder-length cut is perfect for an effortlessly tousled and textured vibe. It features short, choppy layers throughout that enhance thick or fine waves alike. The shaggy layers and long bangs create beautiful movement and dimension. It's a low-key trendy style you can wear everyday.
9. Wavy French Bob with Short Bangs
For a chic, short wavy look, try a chin-length French bob with tousled bangs. This cut is ideal for loose, beachy waves. Though it looks expertly styled, it has an undone, effortless feel. Use a curling or flat iron to amp up the soft, tousled wave pattern if needed.
10. Letting Your Short Wavy Hair Grow Out
If you have short wavy hair and you're letting it grow out, you might be rocking what's called a "grown-out pixie" hairstyle. This style is all about embracing the natural waves and texture of your hair as it grows longer from a short pixie cut.
It's a relaxed and effortless look that can be styled with minimal effort. Plus, it's a great way to transition between short and longer hair lengths while still looking stylish and chic.
11. Medium-Length Wavy Hair with Fullness and Side Fringe
If you love volume and body, this classic medium wavy layered cut is for you. The long face-framing layers create gorgeous movement and shape. A long side-swept bang adds an extra touch of flattering fringe. This timeless cut works for everyday and allows your big, bouncy waves to be the star.
