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zendaya
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If you’re looking to show off your XXL (extra extra long) curls, Zendaya’s latest red carpet appearance will give you some inspiration.
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Simone Ashley
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Simone Ashley is never shy about showing off her natural texture on the red carpet. If you want to know how to wear soft curls and waves, please check here first.
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Lupita Nyong’o
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This graphic cut from Lupita Nyong’o is a short curly hairstyle that’s perfect for tight, textured afro hair. Needless to say, it becomes a very convincing reason for parting ways.
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julia roberts
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Since Pretty Woman, Julia Roberts has provided plenty of references for curly-haired girls. Her latest styling is a glossy long style with plenty of voluminous waves.
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Gugu Mbatha-Raw
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This sophisticated bob presents a convincing example of short curly haircuts for 2024. Chin-grazing graphic cuts, tight curls, and a glossy red carpet finish? What more could you ask for?
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juno temple
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Juno Temple’s fluffy curls are at their best when worn completely natural. This half-up hairstyle makes the most of her coveted volume and requires no heating tools. Win, win, win.
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Nathalie Emmanuel
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Who said pixie cuts can’t be curled? Not to mention, this playful crop will also help you color your curls in 2024. Cowgirl copper color? It’s not out yet.
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viola davis
Marc Piasecki
This complimentary brushed-out finish is proof that the natural Afro style reigns supreme on the red carpet. Viola Davis can never do anything wrong.
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Ariana de Bose
mike marsland
Loose tendrils are a great way to breathe life into an even updo. Look at this soft and romantic vine.
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Julia Garner
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Julia Garner is a prime example of playing with her short curly hairstyle. This asymmetrical styling has so much personality, and we’re obsessed with her warm, buttery blonde color.
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Tyra
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This delicate single-knot updo proves that attractive curly hairstyles don’t have to be complicated. Relaxed and elegant, this is something I will recreate over and over again.
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Alsema Thomas
monica schipper
Adding embellishments to your afro is one of the most stylish ways to bring golden glamor to your natural haircut.
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Vanessa Hudgens
taylor hill
This pinned back set of Botticelli waves is the epitome of goddess hair. It has a soft texture and volume, perfect for those with soft bends and flowing ringlets.
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blake lively
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Perm Team just acquired a brand new A-list member in Blake Lively. The actress, who traded in her usually super-sleek hair for a mane of curls, looks like she came straight out of an ’80s yearbook.
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whitney peak
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This pineapple ponytail is a great way to curl and coil your hair during the day. Add extra points to the curly fringe (if your hair is long enough, you can pretend it).
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nicola kidman
don arnold
A big departure from Nicola Kidman’s classic sophisticated blow-dry, this effortless curly updo is perfect for wavy hair types.
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natasha lyonne
Rodin Eckenroth
This soft wavy texture may be one of Natasha Lyonne’s more delicate red carpet hairstyles, but can we talk about curly microfringes? Perfect.
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alexandra shipp
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Half-up hairstyles look great on any hair type and length, but are especially great with full, defined curls.
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Iman Hammam
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When it comes to curls, sometimes there’s more to it. This free-flowing, bouncy “do” has not only been accepted by the Metropolitan Museum of Art, but it’s also perfect for parties.
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tracee ellis ross
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This stunning bouncy bob shows that even loose curls can add volume. You won’t soon forget this red carpet look with its center piece and face frame piece.
Katie Withington (she) is a beauty assistant at ELLE UK and Harper’s Bazaar. From discovering London Fashion Week backstage makeup trends and exploring the hottest skincare ingredients to unzipping Julia Garner and Emily Ratajkowski’s beauty bags, we work with the ELLE UK beauty team to cover beauty in both print and digital. It covers everything about. Before joining ELLE UK in 2022, Katie studied Fashion Journalism (BA) at London College of Fashion and has previously written for Red, Good Housekeeping and Prima.
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