1Solange Knowles
Getty Images"Solange really likes the hair to be free and natural," says her hairstylist Vernon Francois. "A lot of women are inspired by the freedom that she creates with her hairstyles allowing her hair to be un-uniform, which I love."
2Solange Knowles
Getty Images"Some days we want it long, wavy and messy," he adds.
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3Solange Knowles
Getty Images"Other days we want it voluminously teased. It’s very liberating to see her embrace her hair’s movement and texture.”
4 Kiersey Clemons
Getty ImagesNatural curls with a fully flipped-over, '80s style part.
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5Alicia Keys
Getty ImagesTiny sections in front are twisted and wrapped, giving natural coils a bit of structure.
6Denée Benton
Getty Images"I find this hairstyle beautiful and spectacular because it’s a side bun but at the same time, we embraced her hair’s texture creating more of a chunky bun," says Francois, who created the look.
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7Leslie Jones
Getty ImagesShort, natural strands are spiked up and gelled in place; sides are tightly shorn.
8Lupita N'yongo
Getty Images"Lupita’s hairstyle is the embodiment of true texture. I loved drawing her hair off to the side of her face but allowing her natural texture to fall quite effortlessly creating a natural and authentic feel while keeping it red-carpet glam," says Francois.
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9Sydelle Noel
Getty Images"I wanted to have fun with this look and emphasize her beauty so we decided to give her hair a little structure and height. My main goal was to make her Afro hair sexy and extra-textured, allowing the look to bring her hairstyle to a whole new level," says Francois.
10Yara Shahidi
Getty ImagesTight coils are parted in the center; if you look closely, you'll notice bangs and tapered layers throughout.
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11Nafessa Williams
Getty ImagesNatural curls, long and defined, FTW.
12Tracee Ellis Roos
Getty ImagesRoss's curls are slightly fluffed out, giving them a more diffuse texture.
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13Issa Rae
Getty ImagesA few tracks of braids on the sides of the star's head lend visual interest to short and simple strands.
14Viola Davis
Getty ImagesA short and sweet twist-out.
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15Shai Jackson
Getty ImagesFor spring 2018 fashion week, Jackson accented natural curls with an asymmetrical patch of braids.
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