7 Hairstyles To Try Inspired By Celebs Known For Their Curly Hair

There was a time when many famous celebs with curls would go to great lengths to straighten their locks. From relaxers to getting Brazilian blowouts, stars did anything to get that sleek 'do. These days, many folks in the entertainment world have embraced their spirals, and even rock them on the red carpet. Sure, there are still some celebs who rarely let their curly natural hair out to play, but we love when Hollywood faces flaunt what they were born with.

The fun thing about curly hair is that there are myriad ways to style it. And, unlike pin-straight tresses, the texture of the ringlets makes it easy to hold up throughout the night. That means less fussing over flyaways or finagling wayward bobby pins. So, if you're a girl with curls who needs some inspo for your next outing or haircut, look to these stars for a fun take on coily 'dos.

Back when everyone was going for that pin-straight Y2K hair, Sarah Jessica Parker made curls cool during her "Sex and the City" days. Her character, Carrie Bradshaw, often wore hers loose and wild, and Parker still rocks her natural spirals. While at the "And Just Like That..." Season 3 photocall, she refined them a bit with long, flirty mermaid waves and a deep side part slicked back at the top. The sleek crown showed off her money piece perfectly, while the metallic pin on one side was just the right amount of hair bling for the event.

"Bridgerton" star Simone Ashley's everyday hair is absolutely stunning, but she definitely takes it up a notch on the red carpet. At the 2025 Cannes Film Festival, the native Brit really went for the volume with her striking raven locks teased at the crown and sides. A messy side part gave her curls just the right amount of carefree attitude while still looking gorgeous and romantic. The windswept style showed off her dangling leaf earrings, with the silver shade contrasting nicely with Ashley's dark hair.

For those who have curls and love short hair, look no further than Sandra Oh for inspiration. While she wore hers long in the past, she's been rocking a bob lately, with the ends hitting just below her chin. Oh didn't always know how to work her curly hair, and she told Net-a-Porter in 2019, "When I grew up, it was just basically a puffy mass. Even into my early 20s, I still could not figure out my hair." She added, "But I love my hair. Thank you, Mom and Dad." Great genes certainly were on her side.

Zendaya's red-carpet looks are always a hit, which is why it wasn't surprising when she showed up at the "Spider-Man: Brand New Day" premiere in July 2026 looking utterly dreamy. Her fluffy curls cascaded down her back and had a cloud-like texture that was oh-so gorgeous. Zendaya's hairstylist Coree Moreno told British Vogue that he used a hairpiece that he braided and let sit under a dryer. After brushing it out, the actor was left with an intentionally tousled 'do that looked right out of a Renaissance painting.

Keri Russell caused quite a stir when she cut off her signature hair in 1999 at the height of her "Felicity" days, but we think a curly pixie is the way to go for those who want to go short. Looking back, she didn't deserve all the uproar, because the way her cropped 'do enhanced her features is undeniable. The pixie brought out the dark blond shade with golden highlights, as well as Russell's blue eyes and amazing bone structure. Her dramatic chop may have been controversial, but it definitely aged well.

During her early acting days, Nicole Kidman became known for her wild strawberry coils, and she's had many different hairstyles since then. Although she rarely wears her hair natural these days, Kidman still embraces her curls, such as the slightly undone waves she showed off at the "Practical Magic 2" premiere in August 2026. Her long curtain bangs framed her face in a peek-a-boo style, and her waves were just messy enough to give her a bewitching aura. This would be a perfect date-night look for straight or curly-haired folks.

There's no hairstyle Chase Infiniti can't nail, as she has the most gorgeous texture. We've seen her in everything from tiny braids to a pouffed-out 'do, proving she's a chameleon when it comes to her locks. While at the Tribeca Festival in June 2026, she stunned in a loose updo with her curls adding height to her crown and a few tendrils falling at the sides of her face. It was a simple yet elegant style that anyone with curly hair can pull off within a matter of minutes.