Nicole Kidman has reconnected with her natural curls after years of sporting straight, styled hair. The 58-year-old actress was seen on Wednesday in Sydney, showcasing her distinctive ’90s-era curly look while stepping out of a black car dressed head-to-toe in Chanel.
Her hair revealed a brunette underlayer while the top maintained its familiar blonde tones, layered softly with a fringe, creating a hybrid of natural curls and styled volume.
Kidman’s Long-Standing Relationship with Hair Color and Style
Throughout her career, Kidman has experimented with a range of colors including shades of red, orange, and blonde, though she frequently returns to her iconic strawberry ginger hue. Though blow dryers and flat irons have been part of her recent styling routine, her early rise to fame was marked by embracing her natural curly texture.
Collaboration with Renowned Hair Artists Shapes Iconic Looks
Kidman has worked with many top celebrity hair stylists, particularly Adir Abergel, who was named WWD Hairstylist of the Year. Abergel crafted several of Kidman’s most talked-about hairstyles, such as the blond bangs she wore at Matthieu Blazy’s debut Chanel presentation and the sleek, slicked-back bob showcased at the 2025 Met Gala.
Reflecting on his work with Kidman and other high-profile clients, Abergel said,
“When I’m working with these people, it’s not just about them. I’m working with some of the most amazing makeup artists to some of the best people in the world. I’m surrounded by people at the top of their field doing such beautiful, impactful, pop cultural, referential work. And so it’s about building these beautiful, deep relationships and being able to kind of go ahead and be a storyteller with hair,”
Adir Abergel, WWD Hairstylist of the Year.
The Growing Trend of Celebrities Returning to Their Curls
Kidman is not alone in choosing natural texture over straightened looks. Younger stars such as Odessa A’zion and Connor Storrie have also embraced curls, both onscreen and off, contributing to a broader movement that celebrates natural hair texture among Hollywood’s newest generation.
Evolution of Nicole Kidman’s Hairstyle Over Time
From her natural curls to polished slicked-back bobs, Nicole Kidman’s hair has become a signature part of her image, reflecting changes in both her career and personal expression. Her recent choice to return to curls signals a nod to her early years and may influence upcoming trends in celebrity hairstyling.
