Curly hair requires different cutting techniques than straight hair due to its unique structure and behavior. Curly hair tends to shrink in length when dry and can vary significantly in texture and volume across individual strands. This necessitates specific cutting techniques, such as point cutting or dry cutting, to ensure that layers fall correctly and do not result in unwanted bulk or unevenness.
Additionally, curly hair often requires more careful consideration of the shape and natural curl pattern, so the stylist must cut in a way that enhances the curl and allows it to bounce and move freely. This contrasts with straight hair, which may be easier to cut uniform layers because it behaves more predictably in terms of length and volume.
Thick hair, fine hair, and wavy hair may require adjusted techniques as well, but they do not present the same distinct challenges as curly hair, making curly hair the most different in terms of the necessary cutting approach.