short · curly
Curly Bob
A curly bob places a bob-length perimeter around naturally curved texture, allowing definition and volume to shape the outline rather than a rigid edge.
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Curly and Coily Silhouettes to Preview
Compare curly bobs, curly shags, afros, high puffs, twists, and sculptural knots by volume placement, length, and definition.
Published 5 August 2026
How these styles differ
Curly and coily looks can build volume around the jaw, crown, sides, or top of the head. Layering, gathering, sectioning, and shrinkage all influence the visible silhouette.
How to compare them
Use the preview to compare broad shape and placement, then discuss shrinkage, density, definition, tension, and practical care with an experienced stylist.
6 looks in this guide
medium · curly
Curly Shag
A curly shag uses short crown layers and progressively longer curls to distribute volume, movement, and definition through a tapered outline.
medium · coily
Natural Afro
A natural afro builds a rounded silhouette from coily texture, with the overall shape and distribution of volume defining the look.
medium · coily
High Puff
A high puff gathers coily or curly texture upward into a rounded volume above the crown while keeping the sides directed close to the head.
medium · twisted
Two-Strand Twists
Two-strand twists wrap pairs of sections around each other, producing defined rope-like texture with more visible movement than close-to-scalp braiding.
close · coiled
Bantu Knots
Bantu knots wrap divided sections into compact coils across the scalp, making the parting pattern and placement central to the finished silhouette.