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Hot Hair: Curls Stage a Comeback this Fall

This fall, curls are back in a big way! Whether you rock 1970s-style spirals like Beyonce or "Flashdance"-era ringlets a'la Mariah, it's all about texture--the bigger, the better. Click through our curly girl gallery to see some of the bounciest 'dos in Hollywood.
By Essence · Updated October 29, 2020
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Curl Master

This fall, curls are back in a big way! Whether you rock 1970s-style spirals like Beyonce or “Flashdance”-era ringlets a’la Mariah, it’s all about texture—the bigger, the better. Click through our curly girl gallery to see some of the bounciest ’dos in Hollywood.

Hot Hair: Curls Stage a Comeback this Fall
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Making Waves

Platinum and honey-blonde highlights add dimension to Wendy Williams’ long, loose spirals.

Hot Hair: Curls Stage a Comeback this Fall
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Soft Spirals

Actress and former 3LW member, Naturi Naughton hits the red carpet in rippling waves.

Hot Hair: Curls Stage a Comeback this Fall
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Curled Perfection

Kerry Washington adds volume to her shoulder length style with tons of rumpled, full curls.

Hot Hair: Curls Stage a Comeback this Fall
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Au Naturale

Mariah Carey goes back to her roots with an updated version of her natural curls.

Hot Hair: Curls Stage a Comeback this Fall
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Do It Big

Style chameleon Solange shows that size matters with these big, bodacious sausage curls.

Hot Hair: Curls Stage a Comeback this Fall
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Understated Updo

Noemie Lenoir sweeps her natural curls up and away at a red-carpet event.

Hot Hair: Curls Stage a Comeback this Fall
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Curly Ever After

Melanie Fiona doesn’t have to sing the blues about her gorgeous, finger-styled spirals.

Hot Hair: Curls Stage a Comeback this Fall