Though we love the blown-out waves and sleek updos that grace the red carpets during award season, we have to admit: it's extremely refreshing to see celebrities flaunt their natural hair, too. More and more of our favourite leading ladies have been sporting their god-given curls and coils on red carpets, and we are so here for it. Whether in a chic Afro or styled pompadour, the women ahead are proof that natural hair is, indeed, award winning. Keep reading!
Yara Shahidi at the 2018 Critics' Choice Awards
Yara Shahidi [2] attended the Critics' Choice Awards with her curly locks slicked back into a sleek bun.
Susan Kelechi Watson at the 2018 Critics' Choice Awards
Susan Kelechi Watson's hair was sculpted into a high-bump, low ponytail that was totally chic.
Samira Wiley at the 2018 Critics' Choice Awards
Samira Wiley was stunning with her tapered curly haircut.
Jenifer Lewis at the 2018 Critics' Choice Awards
Jenifer Lewis graced the red carpet with her natural Afro and looked damn good doing it.
Susan Kelechi Watson at the 2018 Golden Globes
Susan Kelechi Watson's "bob fro" was styled by curl master himself Vernon Francois [3]. He used his bespoke line [4] of hair products to create two-strand twists on Susan. Once her twists were dry, Vernon separated each twist and finished with Dazzling Spritz Shine Spray [5] ($24).
Viola Davis at the 2018 Golden Globes
The How to Get Away With Murder frontwoman put her natural coils on display at the 2018 Golden Globes and looked absolutely incredible.
Issa Rae at the 2018 Golden Globes
Issa Rae pulled back her hair into a sleek twisted bun for the Golden Globes.
Samira Wiley at the 2018 Golden Globes
Samira Wiley styled her loose waves into a tousled updo.
Alvina Stewart at the 2018 Golden Globes
Alvina Stewart twisted her locs into an elegant side-part pompadour.