We love it when celebrities show off the natural texture of their hair. We are used to seeing at events and on red carpets hairdos that are highly produced, with extensions and freshly dyed colors that go far beyond the hairstyle. That’s why we like it when we see hair that looks more real, not always perfect, but that can be inspiration.
This is the case of Nicole Kidman’s latest public appearance. The actress reminded us of her natural curly hair, a pronounced texture that she rarely wears and that couldn’t suit her better. And she did it with a haircut that is ideal for making the curls look nicer and give them much more volume.
Kidman was photographed at the Sydney airport with a comfortable and simple travel look. And yes, although she had chosen a straightforward outfit with jeans and a Chanel navy blue jacket and white sneakers, what drew attention to her image was, in fact, her hair.
Shaggy haircut
Keeping her characteristic blonde, the actress surprised with a long, curly mane in a shaggy cut that confirms this is the favorite haircut of curly girls. Along with an open fringe and layers that add movement and volume, Kidman looked so stylish and youthful.
The shaggy cut, says Ana Martínez, hair stylist and Education Manager at Franck Provost, «is ideal if you are looking for movement, modernity, and naturalness. It works especially well on curly or wavy hair, as it enhances its texture and dynamism».
Nicole Kidman at the Sydney airport with curly hair.
The expert explains that it is a cut that looks good on square and round faces and that we can shape the silhouette with soft layers and a gradient at the center of the hair to create movement. The effect ‘frames the face and softens lines,’ adds on the shaggy chosen by Kidman.
Long hair is back in fashion
And this is the confirmation that long hair is back at the center of the beauty discourse. Not as a nostalgic gesture, but as a declaration of identity, authenticity and freedom. Yes, in 2026, long and natural manes are consolidating as one of the major hair trends of the moment, and the latest to prove it has been Nicole Kidman.
El corte de pelo de Nicole Kidman es un shaggy.
«Long, natural manes are coming back, but not from rigidity or extreme perfection. They come alive, with movement, with texture, and with bangs. It is hair that speaks of who you are and of everything you have lived», explains Sonia de Teresa, stylist at Luis&Tachi.
And the best thing about this trend is that it is adaptable to any hair type. ‘There is not a single natural mane. There will be longer bangs, shorter bangs, open or layered. The key is to personalize the length and the bangs according to the oval face, density, and lifestyle. Anyone can wear it,’ adds Sonia.
