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Serena Williams' Curls and Crimps

Our July ESSENCE cover girl Serena Williams is not only at the top of her game when it comes to tennis, but she's also a major style star among curly girls! We've taken notice of Serena's delicious 'dos and we must admit that she's been rocking some of the most fierce curls around town.
By Nicole Marie Melton · Updated October 28, 2020
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Signature Style

Serena Williams arrived at the Nickelodeon TeenNick HALO Awards wearing beautiful loose curls paired with a chic side-swept bang.

Serena Williams' Curls & Crimps
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Pop of Color

At the New Yorkers for Children Fall Gala, Serena turned heads with her crimped, rippling waves. Love the pop of pink!

Serena Williams' Curls & Crimps
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Rockin Ringlets

The tennis pro sported a tumble of tight ringlets at the Save a Child Black Ball.

Serena Williams' Curls & Crimps
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Red Carpet Ready

At the 25th Annual Footwear News Achievement Awards, Serena was red hot in her lush, superstar curls.

Serena Williams' Curls & Crimps
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Cascade of Curls

At a WTA Pre-Wimbledon party, she glowed in a cascade of curls with a touch of violet highlights.

Serena Williams' Curls & Crimps
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Full Force

At the Tower Heist premiere, Serena Williams rocked her big, bold curls in full force!

Serena Williams' Curls & Crimps
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Spiral Star

Serena Williams rocked glossy ringlets with auburn highlights at the ESPY Awards in L.A.

Serena Williams' Curls & Crimps
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Curly Queen

Serena Williams dazzled at the launch event for Google Music in her super springy curls.

Serena Williams' Curls & Crimps
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Soft Waves

At Pharrell’s ‘Qream’ liquor launch, all eyes were on her wild, wanton waves.

Serena Williams' Curls & Crimps
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Kinky Curly

At the launch of the OPI Glam Slam Nail Lacquers collection, Serena rocked a halo of tightly coiled curls.

Serena Williams' Curls & Crimps
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Very Voluminous

Williams attended the 13th annual BNP Paribas Taste of Tennis wearing a voluminous tumble of tight waves.

Serena Williams' Curls & Crimps
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Cover Girl Fabulous

Williams graces the July 2013 cover of ESSENCE.  Be sure to pick up the issue to see more of her fun, flirty and fabulous hairstyles!

Serena Williams' Curls & Crimps
Lorenzo Agius
TOPICS:  Serena Williams