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A NEW POSSIBILITY
Long ringlet curls
Long ringlets with a layered chest-length outline. The curls remain individually visible through the sides and ends, with an open forehead.
- Talk to your stylist about
- Discuss the resting length of dry curls, the shortest layers and the amount of curl definition you want.
- Living with the look
- Ask how to detangle and refresh the ringlets with your own curl pattern.
- A helpful reality check
- A preview cannot predict how your hair will fall, feel or grow. Use it to discuss length and shape, alongside your texture and routine.
What defines Long ringlet curls?
This long ringlet reference keeps individually defined curls through a chest-length silhouette. Graduated lengths distribute the fullness around the sides without a short curly fringe. Read the dry curl endpoints as well as the longest stretched strand when comparing the overall length.
What to look for from the front, side and back
At the front, check the opening around the forehead and the first curls beside the cheeks. In profile, compare the width behind the ear with the ends at the chest. The rear view shows how the ringlets overlap and whether the lower edge stays rounded.
What to confirm with your stylist
Show your stylist where the curls should rest when dry and how much length you want to preserve. Ask how layering might change side volume and which parts of the pictured definition depend on styling. Your natural pattern and shrinkage can differ from this fictional reference.
Compare Long ringlet curls with nearby styles
- Curly shag
Long ringlet curls retain a longer lower perimeter and open forehead. The curly shag brings shorter layers up toward the crown and includes a curly fringe.
Questions about Long ringlet curls
Does this preview mean I need a perm?
No. It illustrates a curl pattern, not a treatment recommendation. Ask a stylist about the difference between your current texture and the reference, and whether styling alone could help you explore the look.
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