The 10 Cutest Curly Hair Trends for 2022
This year is all about embracing your curls. Fan favorites like Rihanna, Zendaya, and more are all embracing 2022 with curled locks. With a greater amount of attention being paid to proper hair care, and new and unexpected styling methods spreading on TikTok, it's never been easier to achieve the perfect head of curls. Whether they are natural or self-made, the styling options are limitless. Here, L'OFFICIEL rounds up the top 10 curly hair trends, from viral styling tips to celebrity 'dos.
Y2K Crimped Curls
Model Gigi Hadid channels her inner 2000s kid with these crimped curls. Achieve this look with a crimper and your best Y2K outfit.
Curly Curtain Bangs
Vanessa Hudgens gave the classic curtain bang trend a twist when she debuted this look at Coachella.
Curly in Front, Party in the Back
Rihanna exudes power as she redefines the mullet with her natural curls. The '80s hair trend has also been brought back by Miley Cyrus, Barbie Ferreira, and more.
The Magic of the Denman Brush
Viral TikTok videos have reintroduced the Denman Brush as the must-have item for everyone who loves rocking their curls. The instructional videos recommend that you use the brush directly after leaving the shower, put in your desired product, section off your hair, and brush through with bristles facing up using a curling motion. Use this brush to recreate Bella Hadid's cover-ready curls.
Post-Braid Locks
The oldest trick in the book is back in style. Sleeping with your braid in is a zero-effort way of achieving perfectly textured wavy curls.
Your Bathrobe is the New Curling Iron
Another viral TikTok trend has everyone using their bathrobe belts to achieve heat-free waves. The curling method calls for placing your robe belt over your head and wrapping your sectioned off hair around it. After doing this, you are bound to wake up with bouncy beach waves.
Plopped Curls
A no-heat styling trick that's taken over TikTok, hair plopping helps curls retain moisture as they dry, giving bouncier and fuller results. Suitable for short crops like model Mica Argañaraz's curly shag cut or lengthier locks, the technique leaves hair healthier and happier.
Cute Curly Top Knot
Halsey gave the curly top knot a '90s makeover by straightening her bangs for a carefree look worthy of Pamela Anderson.
Clip Your Curls
Take inspiration from Storm Reid's character in Euphoria and clip back your curls. Hair accessories can elevate your look while adding a 2000s-esque twist.
Fresh Off the Beach Waves
All of your favorite influencers love beachy waves. To get the look, try the well-loved triple barrel hair curlers.