Loose curls, mermaid-like waves and crafted coils are all the rage on the red carpet these days, as textured hair is increasingly taking center stage at some of the world’s most glamorous venues.
From the Oscars to the Emmys, many of today’s hottest stars are forgoing their flat irons on the biggest nights of the year to either create soft, flowing texture or enhance the texture they already have.
Here are some of our favorites from across the texture spectrum — from the up-and-comers and trendsetters of the recent past to the now-iconic stars whose hair we’ve grown to know and love.
Alicia Keys
The songstress is another celeb who likes to mix it up with her hairstyles, alternating between straight looks, smooth waves, corkscrew curls and big, bodacious puffs. You can be as versatile – just apply more or less Curly Hair Solutions’ Curl Keeper depending on the amount of frizz control and definition you need, and alternate other products, such as Extenzz to naturally relax tight coils, as needed for each style.
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