Puffy hair gets a bad reputation it doesn’t deserve. The volume that makes it puffy is the same thing that makes it dramatic and beautiful once you stop trying to flatten it and start styling with it in mind instead.
Here are twelve styles that make puffiness look like a choice, not a problem you’re managing.
The Big, Bold Puff
Sometimes the answer is to lean all the way in. A high, full puff secured with a wide headband reads confident and completely intentional.
Puff With Cornrow Sides
Cornrow the sides back into the puff for a style that controls the perimeter while still letting the crown stay full and voluminous.
Half Puff, Half Down
Pull just the crown up into a small puff and let the rest fall naturally for a softer take on the style that still controls the top volume.
Double Puffs
Two smaller puffs instead of one large one distribute the volume evenly and give a playful, youthful energy to the style.
Puff With a Scarf Wrap
Wrap a patterned scarf around the base of your puff for a look that adds color and personality while helping to secure the volume in place.
Structured Afro Shape
Use a pick to shape your natural puff into a rounded, defined afro silhouette that reads polished rather than accidental.
Complete the Routine: More Frizzy Hair Ideas
Pair this with our hairstyles for thick frizzy hair post for more volume-forward styling ideas. Are you team big puff or team controlled sides?
