Learn the best way to achieve your most flattering haircut for curly hair.

Unfortunately, curls don’t work that way.

Here are her best tips for how to cut curly hair and making sure you get the right haircut.

Layered Curls

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“Your hairline is just distinctive to you.

And that actually is kinda like your foundation,” Mills says.

Mills cuts the ends of each curl rather than across the hair’s ends.

Short Curly Haircut

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This eliminates having to stretch the hair and follows the hairline.

Precision haircuts where pieces are cut the same length dont work forcurly hairbecause every curl is different.

Curls appear different when dry than when wet.

Wispy Bangs

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Add Layers

Layers can reduce bulk and heaviness of curly hair and add bounce and volume.

If curly hair is straightened, those layers may not be as even or flattering.

Avoid texturing cuts that canresult in frizz.

Baby Bangs

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Look to these hairstyle ideas for inspiration to play up your curly ‘do.

Next time you’re going in for a chop, ensure to follow Mills’ tips.

This also helps avoid a triangular finished look.