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Thandie Newton's Best Natural Hairstyles

This 41-year-old curly girl is having a big year: A new blog, a new movie, and a new baby on the way. We thought it was a perfect time to review the many chic looks of Newton's natural mane.
By Crystal G. Martin and Sylvia Obe · Updated October 27, 2020
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Side View

Thandie’s curls are on full display at the 2013 British Film Awards.

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Center Part

Thandie styled her shoulder length curls with a simple center part for The Cinema for Peace Gala in January.

Thandie's Top Tress Moments
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Low Pony

At the Cannes Film Festival, the actress opted for a simple, chic pony.

Thandie's Top Tress Moments
04
Askew Do

At the 2012 premiere of Tyler Perry’s Good Deeds, Newton wears a fun update on a curly top knot.

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Braidy Bunch

Thandie’s loose side braid looks youthful and pretty tied with a big bow.

Thandie's Top Tress Moments
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Fit to Be Tied

A blow out translates into a chic updo with a messy pony.

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Chic Chignon

A low messy bun looked lovely at the 2007 BAFTA Awards.

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Cropped Ringlets

Thandie rocked a curly bob to the Vogue 90th Birthday Party in 2006.

Thandie's Top Tress Moments
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Short and Sweet

That same year, she wore a straightened version to the Run, Fat Boy, Run New York premiere.

Thandie's Top Tress Moments
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Heavenly Halo

Cotton candy curls looked edgy yet sweet at the Lavender Trust pary in London in 2007.

Thandie's Top Tress Moments
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High and Mighty

High, low, middle…Thandie keeps her straight chignon fresh by switching up the placement.

Thandie's Top Tress Moments
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Pretty Pigtails

Thandie looks cute and playful when she straigtens and braids her natural curls.

Thandie's Top Tress Moments
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Full and Flirty

The British star wore killer curls to the 2004 MTV Movie Awards in NYC.

Thandie's Top Tress Moments