Featuring Nubia Suarez, Creator of the RËZO Cut; Reema Jaber, Founder of the CADŌ Cut

Dry cutting has become the gold standard in curl artistry. It reveals a client’s true curl pattern, movement, and silhouette—allowing stylists to sculpt with precision rather than correction. As curly clients increasingly request refined, dimensional shapes, dry cutting demands tools designed specifically for textured hair.

Here are three curly cuts trending right now—and the technical execution behind each look.

1. Shape-Balanced Round Cut

The shape-balanced round cut creates a harmonized, circular silhouette that flatters nearly every curl family. It’s ideal for clients who want intentional lift, balanced movement, and a shape that feels both soft and structured.

Technical execution:
When cutting dry, round shapes expose every detail. Using THE CURVE by ARC™ Scissors, stylists can carve curl by curl without pushing hair out of its natural fall. The precision-tipped blade allows for intentional perimeter shaping, while the added weight at the tip stabilizes the hand—critical when refining symmetry in a fully visible, dry silhouette. The reinforced spine maintains consistent tension, ensuring each curl sits exactly where it belongs within the rounded shape.

Nubia Suarez, creator of the RËZO Cut, shares:
“THE CURVE was created for me, a curly hair cutter. Its precision-tipped blade allows me to carve each curl with intention, and the heavy tip acts like a stabilizer. It gives me the control I need to protect curl integrity while shaping.”

Photo Credit: Instagram via @nubiarezo

Photo Credit: Instagram via @nubiarezo

Photo Credit: Instagram via @nubiarezo

2. Soft, Airy Layers

Soft, airy layers are designed to create lift and movement without bulk. The result is a shape that feels light, fluid, and contoured—never collapsed or overworked.

Technical execution:
Dry layering requires micro-adjustments and clean slicing to remove weight subtly without disrupting curl groupings. THE CURVE by ARC™ Scissors offers a smooth, frictionless glide through dry curls, allowing the blades to slice cleanly without dragging or shredding the hair. Its sharpness preserves curl integrity, while the precision control makes it easier to contour around the face and blend layers seamlessly—keeping the finish soft, not frayed.

Reema Jaber, founder of the CADŌ Cut, explains:
“When I’m dry cutting curls, I need a scissor that moves effortlessly through the hair. THE CURVE gives me clean, controlled cuts without disturbing the curl pattern, which is essential for creating airy layers that still hold their shape.”

Photo Credit: Instagram via @hairbyreema

Photo Credit: Instagram via @nubiarezo

3. Volume-Structured Crown Cut

The volume-structured crown cut focuses on building height at the crown while preserving length and curl integrity through the perimeter. It’s ideal for clients who want lift without sacrificing shape.

Technical execution:
This technique relies on strategic interior dry cutting to create hidden structure beneath the surface. THE CURVE by ARC™ Scissors provides the consistency needed for interior cutting through dense curl zones. Its reinforced spine stabilizes each cut, while the precision tip allows targeted sculpting at the crown. The clean, controlled cut maintains curl identity and prevents frizz in high-visibility areas, resulting in structured volume that looks intentional and balanced.

Reema adds:
“For crown work, stability is everything. THE CURVE allows me to build volume at the root without creating frizz or disrupting the curl formation. That level of control changes the outcome of the haircut.”

Photo Credit: Instagram via @hairbyreema

Photo Credit: Instagram via @hairbyreema

Photo Credit: Instagram via @hairbyreema

The Tool Behind Modern Curl Cutting

Modern curl artistry demands tools that move the way textured hair does—coiling, springing, and settling naturally. THE CURVE by ARC™ Scissors was engineered exclusively for dry cutting curls, supporting precision shaping without compromising curl integrity.

Handmade in Japan and backed by a lifetime guarantee, THE CURVE is designed to perform at the highest level for the entirety of a stylist’s career.

When technique and tool work together seamlessly, the result is confident sculpting, refined silhouettes, and curls that fall exactly as intended.