what is the best style for thick, wavy hair?

Question

will having it short make it poofy? is short cuter? or is long better?

it's longish now, but i was thinking of cutting it shorter. so it would still be below the shoulders, but only by about 2 inches.

Answer 1

I have wavy hair its not really thick and sometimes I straighten it but I love long hair! Go for a style that makes you feel really comfortable.

Answer 2

I also have extremely thick hair that's naturally wavy, and I've gotta say, it's probably the toughest hair to deal with.

I've also had many styles throughout the years: Long, short in a bob, pixie short. To be honest, unless you have a pixie cut (boy short) it's going to take effort to maintain.

With that said, the shape of your face will also factor in. I have an oval face, so I'm lucky in that I can pretty much wear it how I want. But if you have a long face, it's suggested that you have a shorter cut to compliment your face. If you have a round face, long hair is recommended. However, I would consult with a stylist because these rules are just guidelines.

If you go short, I would highly recommend a cute bob with maybe a few small layers to take the weight off. Then flat iron it. This is what I mean (the faded image):

http://www.rwitherspoon.com/wallpapers/reese-witherspoon-wallpapers-1-1024.jpg

For long hair, get layers! That's how I wear my hair now, and I love it. It takes the weight off and makes my hair feel so much lighter. Think Jennifer Aniston in the last seaosn of Friends. I also have the soft side-sweeping bangs, and love those, too.

Also, I would highly recommend John Freida products. They really help tame the waves in my hair, and the "secret weapon" styling gloss is awesome.

Answer 3

Those of us with thick and wavy hair should consider ourselves lucky! I think that almost any style works. It's most important to have a skilled hair stylist and great products to work with. I happen to have thick, course, and wavy hair. I have had lots of hair styles but continue to go back to a stacked bob. It is short in the back, stacked up and comes down to longer sections in the front by my face. I have my hair stylist cut in a decent amount of layers in the top for the volume at the crown of my head and also texturize a lot to keep it from getting too "poofy."
The color and highlights also make a big difference! I flat iron everyday to keep it smooth and straight. I have been flat ironing for 2 years and do not have damaged hair at all. I also hi-lite every 8 weeks. It all in the products and the stylist!!!! Find a good stylist and use good products. It's well worth the money.

Answer 4

wavy is the best hair because it is easily straightened and versatile. If your hair is wavy and thick, shoulder length is the best - in my opinion. I have the same hair and I have taken 4 years to grow it out to my bra strap. It took a lot of work, but I get more compliments on my hair now than I have my entire life!!

Julia Roberts, Google her images. Her hair is curly and she had had various shades of color and lengths throughout the years. There should be a couple ideas in her portfolio (also, Jessica Simpson, Debra Messing and Goldie Hawn)

Answer 5

Long would probably work better. But depending on your face shape, you may consider taking it short. If you're looking to widen the shape of your face, get a shorter cut with face framing layers that will increase the width and give you the illusion of a fuller face. If you're looking to lengthen the face shape. I'd suggest long layers... that will give the illusion of a long face shape, if you have a circle or heart face shape. Hope this helps...

Answer 6

longer would be better =)

short looks boy-ish and it does turn poofy.

the only way you could pull off short thick wavy hair is if you have a really thin face

Answer 7

I think longer, especially for thick wavy hair!

Answer 8

That's my hair! I like it shoulder length and all layered, with bangs.