#curls — Instagram Hashtag Analysis

With 41.3M total posts and 3.5K new posts daily, #curls is a very high-competition hashtag (score: 100/100). Average posts get 836 likes and 46 comments.

Popular Hashtags for #curls

Hashtag	Posts	Daily	Avg Likes	Competition	Reach
#curlyhair	41.3M	3.5K	836	100	41
#hair	261.2M	22.9K	776	100	48
#hairstylist	61.5M	16.6K	1.2K	100	43
#naturalhair	38.0M	2.5K	1.3K	100	64
#hairstyle	111.5M	13.3K	815	100	35

Related Hashtags to #curls

Hashtag	Posts	Daily	Avg Likes	Competition	Reach
#hairstyles	68.6M	10.4K	2.5K	100	50
#hairgoals	31.1M	13.1K	1.4K	100	65
#explorepage	638.9M	651.0K	824	100	39
#curly	14.5M	508	2.6K	100	76
#beauty	577.7M	74.1K	508	100	39

Similar Hashtags to #curls

Hashtag	Posts	Daily	Avg Likes	Competition	Reach
#naturalcurls	1.9M	106	1.2K	100	56
#curlscurlscurls	900.1K	20	2.7K	38	66
#perfectcurls	2.9M	34	1.1K	51	63
#curlsforthegirls	1.4M	89	3.0K	92	50
#curlsfordays	1.2M	65	1.8K	74	76

Hashtag Cloud

#explore #longhair #curlyhairstyles #haircut #curlygirl #healthyhair #braids #haircare #makeup #love #blonde #balayage #naturalhairstyles #blackgirlmagic #haircolor #fashion #hairtransformation #fyp #viral #highlights #blondehair #protectivestyles #hairdresser #waves #hairinspo #natural #instagood #model #reels #style #wavyhair #beautiful #curlyhairdontcare #melanin #silkpress #trending #wigs #curlscurlscurls #straighthair #photography #hairsalon #instagram #curlygirlmethod #behindthechair #salon #naturalhaircommunity #wiginstall #curl #makeupartist #cachos #hairtutorial #teamnatural #hairextensions #hairideas #sewin #blackhair #naturalcurls #brunette #knotlessbraids #stylist #color #redhair #hairgrowth #hairlove #locs #blowout #curlyhairroutine #atlantahairstylist #hairdo #hairoftheday #wedding #hairfashion #instahair #boxbraids #naturalhairjourney #selfie #shorthair #fitness #naturalhaircare #curlycommunity #weddinghair #wig #redken #hairstyling #atlhairstylist #smile #cute #curlynaturalhair #ootd #beforeandafter

How to Use #curls on Instagram

Mix with niche hashtags — #curls has very high competition. Combine it with smaller, more specific hashtags to improve your visibility.
Use 5-15 hashtags per post — Include #curls alongside related tags for the best reach. Don't just use one hashtag.
Combine with related hashtags — Try pairing #curls with #hairstyles, #hairgoals, #explorepage for a well-rounded hashtag set.
Check for banned hashtags — Always verify your hashtags are safe before posting. Use the IQHashtags Banned Hashtag Checker.

Frequently Asked Questions

How popular is #curls on Instagram?

#curls has 41.3M total posts on Instagram with approximately 3.5K new posts added daily. The average post using #curls receives 836 likes and 46 comments.

Is #curls a good hashtag to use?

#curls has a competition score of 100/100 (very high) and a reach score of 41/100. This is a competitive hashtag — best used alongside smaller, niche-specific tags.

What hashtags go well with #curls?

The best hashtags to use with #curls include: #hairstyles, #hairgoals, #explorepage, #curly, #beauty. Using a mix of related hashtags helps you reach a wider audience while staying relevant to your content.

Editorial transparency: This article was drafted with AI assistance using IQ Hashtags' internal platform data and research, then reviewed and edited for accuracy by Ewa Suwińska, Editorial Lead at IQ Hashtags. Last reviewed: 2026-06-04. Learn about our editorial process →

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