The coil collective can finally sit back and clap. Textured hair in all its diverse forms, whether long and wavy, big and curly or a teeny-weeny Afro, is here to stay. Natural hair in all its crowning glory is now widely celebrated on and off the runways. Case in point: Victoria’s Secret recently made waves when it sent out its Angels down the runway in their natural, woke-up-like-this manes. Plus, there are more and more textured-tress lovelies endorsing the gospel of natural via tips, tricks and looks online. We’ve rounded up the best of the bunch for you to browse. Follow these natural hair gurus and unleash your curl envy. You’ll never want to pick up a flatiron again.
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Britney Watkins
Instagram: @bwatuwant
YouTube: YouTube/Bwatuwant
Snapchat: Bwatusnap
Why worship at the altar of straight when you have this mesmerizing mountain of glorious curls? God bless the tress indeed!
Image: @bwatuwant
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Whitney White (aka Naptural85)
Instagram: @naptural85
YouTube: YouTube/Naptural85
Snapchat: HeyWhitty
The coiffure master keeps her almost 777,000 YouTube followers enthralled with her fresh takes on fashionable and fun curly and coily hairstyles.
Image: @naptural85
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Alba Ramos (better known as SunKissAlba)
Instagram: @sunkissalba
YouTube: YouTube/SunKissAlba
With over 42 million views, natural haircare fans flock to this Latina goddess’ YouTube channel for her easy-to-follow tutorials on how to expertly maintain and flawlessly style your textured locks.
Image: @sunkissalba
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Taren Guy
Instagram: @tarenguy
YouTube: YouTube/Taren Guy
From her wondrous blond halo of curls to her raven-colored jumbo twists to her current free-forming locs, follow Taren Guy on her inspirational, spiritual hair journey.
Image: @tarenguy
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Chime Edwards
Instagram: @chimeedwards
YouTube: YouTube/Chime (HairCrush)
Not only are this Atlantan’s lovely twist outs on point, but her updos and braid styles boast a pretty strong game, too.
Image: @chimeedwards
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Avielle Amor
Instagram: @avielleamor
YouTube: YouTube/Avielle Amor
Avielle Amor’s sultry short coils will have you rocking your ‘do tight and right.
Image: @avielleamor
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Sunita V
Instagram: @sunitav_
YouTube: YouTube/Sunita V
Snapchat: sunitasnaps
The bigger the better is the motto of this New York-based curl queen.
Image: @sunitav_
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Bianca Alexa
Instagram: @simplybiancaalexa
YouTube: YouTube/Simply Bianca Alexa
Snapchat: bummblebee7
This model’s simple wash-and-go styles are perfect for the lazy chica who wants soft and defined coils.
Image: @simplybiancaalexa