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2011: The Cutest Celeb Curls of the Year

From stunning spirals to rippling waves, see our favorite textured tresses of the year.
Curly Queens of 2011
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By Nicole Marie Melton · Updated October 28, 2020
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This year, curls made a comeback in a serious way! Over the past 12 months, we saw a resurgence of textured tresses full of stunning spirals and rippling waves.

From Corinne Bailey Rae to Solange, click through our curly girl gallery to see some of the bounciest ‘dos of the year.