Taylor Swift's Best Curly Hair Moments
When Taylor Swift debuted on the music scene with her eponymous first album, she rocked natural blond curls. Since then, we've seen her spiral locks grace the covers of "Fearless" and "Speak Now," putting a spotlight on curly hair. However, in 2010, Swift traded in her curls for pin-straight hair, and since then, she's been seen experimenting with every style from Debbie Harry-like platinum blond tresses to sleek bobs. "From birth, I had the curliest hair and now it is STRAIGHT. It's the straight hair I wished for every day in junior high," the "Shake It Off" singer told Elle in 2019, "But just as I was coming to terms with loving my curls, they've left me. Please pray for their safe return."
Now, it seems Swift's curls have, indeed, come back. She's been seen out and about with natural-looking waves, including on her bangs, which she sported during a Kansas City Chiefs football game on January 28, 2024. Her trademark ringlets may have been a nod to her "Reputation" era, but in general, we must admit that we adore seeing Swift rocking her gorgeous curls again, as well as looking back on all of our favorite moments when her curly hair has shone so brilliantly.
Taylor Swift's early hair days were super dreamy
In the earlier days of her career, Taylor Swift leaned more toward a natural look for both her hair and makeup. For instance, she rocked a romantic, '50s-inspired faux bob with a deep side part during her "Speak Now" era, and it's what helped us all fall further in love with the "Mine" singer. More specifically, instead of the tight spirals she previously donned, the bigger curls tucked underneath her neck gave her a faux bob that showed off her elegant side.
Taylor Swift's side-swept bangs gave her curly hair rocker-chic vibes
At the 2022 American Music Awards, Taylor Swift wowed fans with her cascading curls that resembled vintage-looking finger waves. Her bangs were swept up to the side and melded seamlessly into her hair. Unlike traditional finger waves, however, Swift's curls were a bit uneven, giving her the perfectly unperfect messy look that screamed "edgy."
Taylor Swift's large waves complemented her soft Golden Globes makeup
Fans are ever-wondering which album Taylor Swift is going to re-release next, and the "Bad Blood" singer may have given a hint that "Reputation" was next by sporting soft waves similar to the album's cover at the Golden Globes in early January 2024. Her large waves framed her face and paired perfectly with her natural-looking makeup. And, of course, her signature bangs were front and center, with just a hint of curl on the bottom. Classy and timeless, just as Swift always is.
Taylor Swift's natural curls came out during the Eras Tour
Taylor Swift proved that her natural curls were still around when she performed in the rain during the Latin American leg of her Eras Tour. Although her tresses were damp during this Brazil-hosted show, they still looked styled and red-carpet-ready. To achieve similar results yourself, use hair products that contain glycerin, which helps lock in moisture.
Taylor Swift loves a faux bob
Taylor Swift recreated her faux curly bob from over a decade ago for the "Eras Tour" movie premiere. This time, however, she opted to have them in loose waves covering her forehead instead of side-swept bangs. The messy tendrils framing her face soften the slightly messy look. Fake bobs are perfect for an elegant updo if you have long locks, and Swift's curly version is a modern take on this classic look.
Taylor Swift's half-updo played with varying lengths
Fans always want to see what hairstyle Taylor Swift will rock on the red carpet, and her 2023 VMAs updo didn't disappoint. While the back of her hair was swept up, the front and sides remained long and curly, giving her the appearance of having a faux mullet, which is the edgy haircut to try. It was a little bit country and a little bit rock and roll, which could also describe the megastar.