If you ever need an excuse to fall in love with your curls or coils, there is no better place to find your daily dose of confidence and inspiration than Black celebrities. From meticulously sculpted puffs to voluminous curly hairstyles, our favourite icons never stop proving the unmatched versatility of natural hair—even on the world's biggest red carpets. Need some inspo from your faves? We’ve rounded up some of the most stunning celebrity natural hairstyles to inspire your next look. Keep scrolling to find your new hairstyle.
1. Cardi B
If you’re a fan of straight hair but also want a lot of volume, Cardi B’s kinky straight wig in this look might just be your new favourite thing. This hairstyle is effortless and barely requires any major styling. Just grab a good kinky straight lace wig and perfect your install.
2. Nicki Minaj
No one switches up their hair quite like queen of the barbz, and although she’s always in a stunner in every hairstyle, this half-up, half-down ponytail has to be one of our faves. It is such an effortless and stylish look you can wear on any occasion. All you need is some gel to slick down your hair and our kinky straight ponytail extensions in any length. You can also add some clip-ins to the back for more volume.
3. Gabrielle Union
Gabrielle Union is one celebrity who looks amazing in just about any look or hairstyle she rocks, and the case is no different when it comes to this braided ponytail. It is so laid-back and casual, yet so chic that you can wear it on any occasion. Just grab our kinky curls ponytail extension for added length if you’re trying this look, and spruce it up with our hair clip accessories.
4. Taraji P Henson
Taraji never hesitates to rock her natural texture on the red carpet, and this sleek ponytail with kinky straight extensions is another amazing way she shows it off. If you love a good sleek ponytail but want something unique, this ponytail bob look was made for you.
5. Viola Davis
Want the ponytail with a little more curls and volume? Take some ideas from Viola Davis and try a ponytail with curly clip-in hair extensions added for extra volume.
6. Lupita N’yongo
Nobody rocks their natural hair more often than Lupita, which is why she is the queen of natural hair red carpet looks. Here she keeps things elegant and unique with an afro puff with side bangs. This hairstyle is super easy to pull off and can be easily created with our kinky coarse drawstring ponytail.
7. SZA
If you want a hairstyle that will make you look like a straight-up goddess with curls, this is the one. SZA may have elevated it to another level with the headpiece, but you can keep things simple. Use our Brazilian curly wefts to create this beautiful half-up, half-down look with bangs and accentuate it with cute accessories.
8. Ciara
Want to rock an Afro with some extra spice? Grab our kinky coarse tape-ins or clip-in extensions and try out this bob length fro. It looks incredible on Ciara, and we’re sure it’ll look just as amazing on you.
9. Naomi Campbell
If you want big curls that instantly command attention, take a cue from the Naomi Campbell and try rocking this curly fro. You’ll need a lot of added hair for this look, but 2-3 bundles of our kinky curls clip-ins should get the job done.
10. Lizzo
We can’t get over how amazing Lizzo looks in this classic side-parted look. Everything from the volume to the subtle frizz of the curls makes this hairstyle so perfect. Try it on your next date night with some of our Brazilian curly bundles for added volume, and you’ll never want to stop staring at yourself.
As long as you have confidence and some good hair extensions to help you along the way, there is almost nothing you can’t do with your natural hair. These icons have given us all the inspiration we need to switch things up, and we’re sure you’re already saving some ideas for your next salon trip. You already know what to do: screenshot your top looks, call your stylist, grab some of our kinky curly extensions in your desired textures, and get ready to be showered with compliments.