Hands down, these are the best curly hairstyles to bookmark now
Long or short, curly or coiled, these are some of our fave curly looks from celebs rn
In a curls-related rut? Good news: there are so many curly hairstyles to choose from. Sometimes it’s just a case of having a refresh and having a leaf through some visual inspiration – which is where our handy quick guide comes in.
Whether your natural hair is tightly coiled or has a looser wave to it – or even if you’ll be adding the curls in with one of the best curling wands handpicked by our team – curly hair is super versatile and looks great in so many different styles. Once you’ve got through the trial and error period of finding the best curly hair products for your unique head of hair, you’re spoilt for choice in terms of looks.
And really, who better to look to than the celebs for ideas for your next lewk? Here we’ve covered off a bunch of gorge curly hairstyles to suit everything from tight coils to loose and beach waves to give you some serious inspo.
Janelle Monáe
A strong case for bigger being better, we love this voluminous, brushed-out updo on Janelle.
Rihanna
Simple? Yes, but a centre-parting and curly hair is always a winning duo, as Rihanna proves here.
Shakira
A beachy waves icon, we love this extra long undone curly hairstyle on Shakira.
Natasha Lyonne
A curly fringe and shag haircut? Immaculate vibes from Natasha Lyonne’s signature ‘do.
Lupita Nyong’o
Lupita Nyong’o looks great with any length hair but we adore this short, natural style on her.
Jennifer Hudson
Seeking a protective style for your coily hair? Here, Jennifer Hudson wears her lengthy goddess braids in a half up topknot and we love.
Kerry Washington
We’re obsessed with this gorgeous coily look on Kerry Washington – volume goals.
Ciara
Curls look great when piled high into a bun, especially when we can see the texture, as Ciara demonstrates on the red carpet.
Chappell Roan
One of the poster girls of the red hair trend, Chappell Roan’s voluminous curls are serious hair inspo.
Chloe Bailey
How good does the addition of extra long curls to Chloe Bailey’s partially braided style here.
Zendaya
Giving us boho vibes with the half up element, Zendaya’s extra-long cascading loose curls are everything.
Gabrielle Union
The major side flip of Gabrielle Union’s corkscrew curls is SO good here. Complete with a cute added touch of hair clips too - *chef's kiss*
Vick Hope
Curly hair looks gorgeous swept up into updo, as Vick Hope showcases here, complete with a few loose tendrils.
Tyla
We are nothing short of obsessed with the mega volume of Tyla’s curly hairstyle here and her golden hue is making us crave a lil beachlounger somewhere.
Sarah Jessica Parker
Known for her blonde wavy curls, here Sarah Jessica Parker showcases her alter ego Carrie Bradshaw’s signature look.
Halle Bailey
An ultra high ponytail is always a good idea, and these curly braids look exceptional on Halle Bailey as a protective style alt to wearing your curls out.
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