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Hot Hair: Curly vs. Straight

Hot Hair: Curly vs. Straight
By Essence · Updated October 28, 2020
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Curly vs. Straight: Serena Williams

Serena Williams sizzled in big voluminous curls with a pop of pink but also looked super stunning in bone straight strands with bangs. Which do you like best?

Hot Hair: Curly vs. Straight
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Curly vs. Straight: Rihanna

Rihanna is a style chameleon we have grown to love, so it’s no surprise that she’d be seen in both a way-out-there curly mane and a more conservative shoulder-length straight style within a few weeks.

Hot Hair: Curly vs. Straight
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Curly vs. Straight: Gabrielle Union

Gabrielle Union, our February ESSENCE cover star, looks just as radiant in her loose waves as she does in sleek strands paired with a side part. Totally glowing!

Hot Hair: Curly vs. Straight
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Curly vs. Straight: Kerry Washington

Kerry Washington can do no wrong in our eyes, so we fell equally in love with her shiny, rippling waves and her sleek tresses with eyebrow-grazing bangs. Totally chic.

Hot Hair: Curly vs. Straight
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Curly vs. Straight: Kelly Rowland

Kelly Rowland has been a trendsetter since her Destiny’s Child days and when it comes to her hair, she’s not afraid to take risks. Whether in wild, fluffy spirals or sleek, straight strands, Kelly is totally gorgeous.

Hot Hair: Curly vs. Straight
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Curly vs. Straight: Marsha Ambrosius

Marsha Ambrosius has always been one of our favorite natural hair icons, so when we saw her trade in her signature spirals for silky straight strands, we were pleasantly surprised! Which look do you prefer?

Hot Hair: Curly vs. Straight
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Curly vs. Straight: Jennifer Hudson

These days, Jennifer Hudson is exploring a myriad of hot new looks to go along with her hot new figure. The stunning songstress looks spectacular in both loose spirals curls and shiny straight hair.

Hot Hair: Curly vs. Straight
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Curly vs. Straight: Jada PInkett Smith

No matter what hairstyle she chooses, Jada Pinkett Smith is always fierce and fabulous! Her head-turning kinky curls and super-straight easygoing ’do are both fitting for this superstar mom and wife.

Hot Hair: Curly vs. Straight
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Curly vs. Striaght: Beyonce

Glowing mommy-to-be Beyonce rocked stage-ready ringlets over the summer shortly after she ditched her bright blond straight style. Which look do you think is most flattering on Bey?

Hot Hair: Curly vs. Straight
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Curly vs. Straight: Alicia Keys

Remember when Alicia Keys was the queen of cornrows? Well, she’s not anymore. The star songstress now rocks a bevy of stunning styles including these touchable spirals and shoulder-length straight strands.

Hot Hair: Curly vs. Straight