If you have naturally wavy hair, you have one of the most versatile hair types out there! It's as easy to straighten and smooth your locks as it is to play up your curls with curl-enhancing products. You could even take a cue from Ree's new hairstyle and curl your hair with velcro rollers and a curling iron. But if you're just looking to embrace your natural waves, start with these great wavy haircuts and hairstyles for women.
There's plenty of celebrity inspiration that you'll want to take with you to your next salon appointment or even just look to when you're styling your hair at home. No matter what hair type or texture you have, you'll find a look that's perfect for you. There are ideas for women with curly hair, straight hair, thick hair, or thin hair. Plus, wavy cuts for every hair length, from short haircuts to long.
You may have found your texture has changed as you've aged, so make sure to keep that in mind as you decide on the best option with your stylist. Read through this collection of the best wavy haircuts and hairstyles and you'll find the perfect 'do for you. Then, be sure to take good care of your hair with the best heat protectants, leave-in conditioners, and DIY hair masks.
Subtle waves are taking the spotlight—just take it from Julianne Moore! They're the go-to hairstyle for adding a touch of movement and texture, striking the ideal balance between polished and carefree.
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Voluminous Waves
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Turn heads like Halle Berry when you embrace the effortless allure of voluminous tousled waves, a hairstyle that perfectly combines casual chic with bold, refined volume.
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Waves with Curtain Bangs
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Curtain bangs with cascading waves make for the perfect pairing! Like Sandra Oh's hairstyle, it's soft, romantic, and effortlessly trendy. This one frames the face beautifully, with the bangs adding a touch of elegance.
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Tucked Back Waves
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Tucked-back waves offer a sleek and sophisticated twist on classic wavy hairstyles. By gently tucking a few strands behind the ears like Ciara, the style creates a polished and face-framing look that highlights your features while maintaining a soft, flowy texture.
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Structured Waves
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Structured waves are the epitome of refined elegance, offering a polished and put-together look that never goes out of style. Carefully defined and flawlessly shaped, Charlize Theron's waves stand out for their smooth texture and uniformity.
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Tousled Waves
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With their perfectly imperfect texture, these waves embrace natural movement and epitomize effortless beauty. Plus, they're super versatile. Copy Sarah Jessica Parker with a glamorous edge or aim for a beachier vibe.
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Feathered Wavy Bob
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Inspired by the iconic Jane Fonda, this sophisticated hairstyle combines soft waves with feathered layers to create volume, movement, and a flattering shape that frames the face and adds plenty of dimension.
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Graduated Wavy Bob
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Thanks to layers that gradually get longer toward the front, Kiera Knightley's cut creates volume and movement, while the soft waves add texture and a touch of effortless charm. Flattering for all face shapes, it's both prim and playful.
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Medium-Length Waves with Bangs
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The gentle waves add volume and movement, while the bangs provide a flattering highlight to your features, creating a chic and balanced hairstyle. Great for any occasion, this look exudes a relaxed yet refined vibe, whether your bangs are full and bold like Kaia Gerber's or simply soft and wispy.
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Swooped Waves
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With a deep side part and cascading waves effortlessly swept to one side, this hairstyle on Kristen Stewart creates a strikingly elegant silhouette. You can choose to have them softly tousled for a romantic vibe or sleek and defined for a polished finish.
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Wavy Lob
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A lob is just as stylish and timeless as a bob but with a little more length. Maya Rudolph's is perfectly styled here.
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Wavy Bob
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You can never go wrong with a timeless bob haircut, and this one with its center part and face-framing waves is so chic. Much like her character from Emily in Paris, Lily Collins would fit right in in...well, Paris!
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Wavy Shoulder-Length Haircut
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Add just a little more length and you've got the perfect medium-length haircut, just like Meg Ryan's here. We'll have what she's having!
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Wavy Ombré Haircut
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Emma Stone's lightened lengths add even more interest to her wavy lob. The heavy bangs blended into her front layers are the cherry on top!
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Bob with Subtle Waves
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Margot Robbie's bob is proof that a little wave can go a long way. The deep part and subtle waves are such a stylish combination.
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Long Wavy Haircut with Bangs
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Long waves and a thick fringe just look so good on Zooey Deschanel, and they will on you, too! No matter how heavy your bangs are, you can always style them with a peek-a-boo middle to break up the look.
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Wet-Look Waves
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Once you have your perfect wavy haircut, it's time to try the wet-look trend. This works on hair of any length, but we especially love it on longer hair, like Sandra Bullock's. To get her style, smooth out your hair before adding a cream and serum blend, followed by a gel and oil blend, and then clip your hair to set it in place.
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Glam Waves on Long Hair
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We couldn't let this gallery go by without mentioning glam waves! In fact, we love them so much, we mentioned them three times, on every hair length. Chrissy Teigen's long haircut with a deep side part and old Hollywood waves tumbling down is just perfection!
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Glam Waves on Medium-Length Hair
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For glam waves with more everyday appeal, look to Eva Longoria's style here. She's still got the deep part but the waves are less dramatic for a look that can be dressed up or down.
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Glam Waves on Short Hair
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Viola Davis' glamorous wavy bob has plenty of retro appeal while still looking fresh and modern. We told you these waves look good at every length!
Tierney McAfee is a freelance writer and Country Living and The Pioneer Woman contributor who covers entertainment, holiday & entertaining, food & drinks, design ideas, DIY, and more.