6 Prom Perfect Styles for Natural Hair
by Lyndsay Green, Teen Vogue
You can thank your favorite au naturel celebs for this one.
Attention, all curly girls! With the natural hair trend on the up-and-up, you might want to relinquish the notion that formal events require hot tools and sleek updos. BET’s annual “Black Girls Rock” presentation provided tons of inspiration from celebs and influencers who opted to embrace their coarse and curly hair textures for the big event (First Lady Michelle Obama was in the house, people—it doesn’t get any bigger than that!).
From Willow Smith’s starter locs to what we’re calling a “frouffant” on Janelle Monae, here are three ways to pair your prom dress with that glorious natural mane you’ve worked so meticulously to maintain. But it doesn’t end there! Page through the slideshow above for hairspiration from other celebs who have dared to pair their coils with couture gowns too.
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1. Danielle Brooks
The Orange Is the New Black star proves that a head-full of free-flowing curls lends a sense of ease to a structural jumpsuit.
2. Janelle Monáe
Loyal to her bouffant, Janelle updates her signature style by supersizing it and allowing it to overflow with springy curls.
3. Willow Smith
Willow’s close-cropped, frosted mini dreads put her stunning facial features on full display.
4. Jordin Sparks
Jordin shows that wash-and-go curls can be just as elegant as voluminous waves (yet take a fraction of the time and effort to style!).
5. Solange
Leave it to Solange to make frizzy strands a good thing. By paddle-brushing through defined curls, the singer’s full, bouncy bob is a relaxed version of an old Hollywood glamour vibe.
6. Nathalie Emmanuel
The Furious 7 star’s style is further proof that a loose updo can offer just a much polish as perfectly placed pin curls.
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