CELEBRITY HAIR: KERRY WASHINGTON
Kerry Washington is one of the most underrated African-American actresses in the Entertainment industry. She is the star or co-star of very big movies like Saved the Last Dance, Ray with Jamie Foxx, and now she is the star of the TV show Scandal. Besides for her talent, and her near perfect facial features, she is one of my favorite women simply because of her gorgeous hair.
With so
many different looks that she can pull off, I love the natural texture the
best.
Ms. Washington seems to be
within the type three range since her curls are loosely hanging and you can see
the definition within them. If she were to comb out the curls she most likely
would get a bushy fro but not the kind you would normally see due to her hair
texture.
There have always been
speculation as to whether she was natural, permed, or had a curl. But Kerry
Washington cleared up the rumors by insisting her hair is fully natural. She
claims to have her hair straightened to achieve certain looks, such as straight
hair or big curls.
It does seem as if her hair
texture changed from when she was a child. The pictures below suggest she had
hair within the type four range during her childhood. But of the pictures from
her adolescent years, you can clearly see the curl pattern that she is so proud
of.
During a make-up session on the
set of Django, a movie with Jamie Foxx where Washington portrays a wife. She had to get into the role
of a “natural woman” who would be seen as someone next door, like a typical
wife would be seen. ''I remember sitting up in my makeup chair, looking into
the mirror, and thinking, 'There she is!''' she says. ''The last time I wore my
natural hair in a film was probably Save the Last Dance.''- Kerry Washington
Maintaining the natural curl pattern after
using so much heat to straighten it out for almost every filming, Washingtion
must deep condition often, despite her busy schedule. Her locks are simply
gorgeous and appear well cared for.
To achieve curls like Kerry’s on relaxed hair,
try flat twisting damp hair and air drying overnight. Slowly take out hair in
the order that you twisted it. Then fluff to your liking.