These days, more people are starting to embrace their natural hair texture in all its wavy, curly, coily, or kinky glory. And it doesn't look like that is changing anytime soon. While it's important to keep your strands healthy in order for them to look their best, the right haircut is also key. It can be hard out here for a curly girl, as there are many variables to consider: Will it match the shape of your face? Will it complement your curl pattern? Bangs or no bangs? Before you decide, check out these celebrity haircuts and draw a little inspiration for your next snip.

 

Long, Kinky-Curly Layers

 

Kerry Washington has always been a natural beauty and so has her hair. Case in point: these curls, honey. They cascade past her shoulders and the shorter layers around her face add a beautiful softness to the look. We needed answers for her secret weapon to keeping this hair full and lush, so we went to Takisha Sturdivant-Drew, who has been Washington's hairstylist for over a decade. “When it came to the hairstyle, I felt like she needed volume and texture,” she said of the actress's kinky curls. “The layers opened up her face and added movement to her hair."

 

Fringe and 'Fro

 

The bangs soften and frame the face while drawing attention to the eyes. In order to slay this look like Yara Shahidi, take notes from hairstylist César DeLeon Ramirez, who has worked with the Grown-ish star. “I really can’t emphasize enough the importance of getting a regular trim every six to eight weeks. Especially if you have a very specific cut with a very specific shape that you want to maintain and keep fresh.”

 

Long Beach Waves

 

Nobody does beach waves like Blake Lively. Nobody. Hers look hydrated and add balance to her face by narrowing and softening around her chin. Play up those tousled strands and enjoy the freedom to shake things up by retaining moisture, specifically when the weather changes. “Summer, with the harsh sun and heat, tends to dry out your hair,” says Ramirez. “So as you transition out of the season, it’s important to do some deep moisturizing to get hair hydrated and healthy.”

 

Art Deco Waves

 

Take this flapper-inspired look for a spin and modernize it with feathery, voluminous curls. Maintain this Old Hollywood style by having ends cut bluntly. If you have a high forehead, fan out curls for definition and a touch of creative flair, as you see here on Janelle Monáe. “Reduce volume at the crown and increase volume around the chin. This will create more balance and will soften the sharpness of the chin area,” Ramirez suggests.

 

Soft & Scrunchy With a Bang

 

Get that wash and go appeal like Laura Dern's wavy, shoulder-length hair. Scrunching is the major key to a perfect air-dried look, making sure the product leaves a lustrous finish. Dern’s piecey, side-swept hair proves a little bang goes a long way. This should be your go-to if you have fine hair, but are looking for a boost.