20 Chic Low-Maintenance Haircuts for Thick Hair

Coily Layered Bob

Looking for a more dimensional look? A coily, layered bob like Jennifer Hudson’s, above, will make quite the impact without taking too much time to style. Again, you’ll want to use a curl-defining cream, like the Adwoa Beauty BaomintTM Moisturizing Curl Defining Cream ($32), to tame frizz and highlight natural texture.

Butterfly Cut

A popular haircut in 2023—the butterfly cut—works well with thick hair as well. Schmidt says butterfly cuts are great for thick hair because they have short layers on top of the head and longer layers at the bottom. “The shorter layers add volume without weighing down the hair.”

Y2K Face-Framing Pieces

Do you remember the early 2000s when everyone had to separate their face-framing hair from their rest of their hair? That look is back, and Yellowstone’s Kelsey Asbille demonstrates just how stunning it can look here in 2023. Bring a few pictures of her shiny, thick-haired hair to your stylist, and stock up on shine-enhancing products like Verb Glossy Shine Heat Protectant Spray ($20) to mimic her look.