25 haircuts for wavy hair to screenshot before your next appointment

Not ready to try short layers? Start with these face-framing money piece layers first. It’s a super versatile cut and an easy way to experiment and see if a layered style works for you.

An edgy lob looks stunning on anyone with a naturally loose wave pattern. Ask your stylist to give you blunt ends that stop just below your collarbone and then use a texturising spray to create the rock'n'roll effect.

To achieve these va-va-voom waves, you'll want to ask your stylist to give you a haircut with lots of layers since it's harder for hair that's heavy and all one length to look big and bouncy like this. Bonus points for flipping your hair to one side for a 90s inspired deep side part.

Another way to test out a haircut for wavy hair before fully committing to it? Give hair extensions a whirl. This stylist used blonde, wavy strands to add major length and body to Hilary Duff's hair, which is naturally on the shorter side.

This haircut is all about maintaining a natural look, so you'll want to ask for minimal layers and just a tiny bit of a trim on your ends. At home, you'll want to use a curling iron or wand to really refine your waves.

The beachy waves of my dreams, TBH.

The only word I have for this wavy haircut is ~volume~, bb. These long layers start about a foot below the face and continue long past the waistline. To get this level of bounce and body at home, I recommend checking out this list of volumising products.

Face-framing curtain bangs with soft, whimsical layers? Yes please. What's different about this cut is that the hair is uniform in length, but layered where it frames the face – so relay this info to your hairstylist if this is the kinda of wavy haircut you'd like to try out.

Short bangs, long layers, and a soft cut equal gorgeous 70s vibes. I kind of thought this haircut for wavy hair was Farrah Fawcett for a hot second, TBH.

If you’re on the hunt for a cute way to style your new wavy haircut, take these undone waves for a spin. This look is great for a big night out or a relaxing night in.

This look is really giving Hollywood glam waves and I love every bit of it. Whether your hair is wavy or if you have a curly hair type, you'll want to ask your stylist for cascading layers that are built for voluminous hairstyles.

If getting French girl style bangs is on your bucket list, follow Jessica Chastain's lead and try this loose and layered haircut for wavy hair.

A collarbone-length bob is the perfect hairstyle for curly hair, wavy hair, or straight hair with a little bit of bend and this picture proves it. You'll get definition and movement all at the same time.

A bob is always a win, but switching things up with a wavy shoulder-length haircut with short layers will take things to a whole other level. And FWIW, this is one of the more low-key wavy hairstyles on the list – because the layers are a little shorter your hair will grow out more uniform and you can extend the time between appointments.

NGL, I'm obsessed with how cool and chic this pixie cut looks on Julia Garner's wavy hair. The best thing about this haircut is that it'll grow out pretty uniform, meaning you can take your time seeing your hairstylist.

Is it just me, or is this not the most perfect summer haircut for wavy hair? It's super low-key and looks great on all hair textures, from super thick strands to ultra-fine hair, too.

Those voluminous, big and bouncy waves you keep seeing all over your IG feed are here to stay. The coolest thing about wavy style is that it really accentuates colour-treated hair – that gorgeous S-shape really shows off any highlights or lowlights.

What better inspo for your next haircut than the Queen of messy, undone waves? Gisele's perfectly imperfect waves are a result of choppy layers and strategically placed balayage highlights.

I'm really loving how modern and cool this short haircut for wavy hair looks. This choppy cut hairstyle is less uniform than a bob, which makes it all the more fun.