21 Curly Hairstyles That Embrace Natural Texture
Crimps, coils, waves, and everything in between—curly hair is incredibly versatile, and therefore fun to chop and change. Whether you have 4C hair and want to try out a perfectly round, bouncy ’70s Afro, or are intrigued by gappy side fringes or brow-grazing curly curtain bangs, there’s a wealth of references to choose from: take Chappell Roan’s long ruby main to Tyla’s pixie crop or Beyoncé’s tumbling blonde tresses. One of the best things about curly hair is that it has the grit to hold a style in place, with next to no touch-ups required.
Below, 21 of the best curly hairstyles to try that will make the most of natural texture.
Kevin Winter/Getty Images1/21Tumbling, blonde textured waves
Beyoncé wore her hair down, with shoulder-grazing curls while accepting a Grammy. Perfect for curly hair, start by brushing out your tresses, then add definition by applying a curling mousse to the top and front pieces, leaving the rest free and fluffy.
Kevin Mazur/Getty Images2/21A classic bouncy Afro
Viola Davis wore this classic, textured hairstyle at the 82nd Annual Golden Globe Awards. Comb out your natural hair and stretch it with a blow dryer for maximum effect—add some styling cream to keep the look in place.
George Pimentel/Getty Images3/21High bun with face-framing wisps
Tracee Ellis Ross tied her hair up for the Vanity Fair Oscar party, showing off her natural hair texture. Baby hairs come in all textures, shapes, and sizes, so make like Ellis Ross and leave yours out and free for this hairstyle.
Kayla Oaddams4/21Super-short Afro
Rihanna showed off her honey-blonde textured hair at her Fenty Hair Launch Party in LA. A brilliant way to elevate a chic mini-fro is to dress it up with a bold new color.
Pascal Le Segretain/Getty Images5/21Natural side-swept curls
Simone Ashley brought her natural curls to an event in Paris. To emulate her style, create an ever-so-slightly off-center parting and then swoop one side of your hair over. Carefree and chic.
