‘Love Seeing Us In Natural Textures’: Fans Gush Over Keri Hilson’s Blown-Out Curls

It’s no secret that wearing straight hair in the summertime can be a hassle. With the scorching temperatures and humidity, it seems that silky hair either sweats out or frizzes up. Stars like Keri Hilson went for natural looks this summer, wearing the ultimate blowout with bouncy curls that are perfect for the heat.

The “Pretty Girl Rock” artist proudly showed off her fierce feathered hair in a Tuesday, July 7 Instagram post. Keri’s mocha-colored curls were blown out in all the right ways and rested just below her shoulders. Sitting in a car, the singer-songwriter struck her pose by smizing at the camera. Her makeup choice for this particular day was gold eyeshadow with a black winged eyeliner and soft pink lipstick. To add a sun-kissed glow to her radiant appearance, the 37-year-old actress rocked the best bronzer for her skin complexion.

Keri Hilson showing off her bouncy curls (Photo): @kerihilson/Instagram

Keri reflected on her blessings in her caption, expressing that she believes God prepared her for certain opportunities. “I can trace back years to the instances where God was preparing me for an opportunity/blessing…and see how He’s been guiding me all along,” she wrote.

“Clearly, too. He’d even be so detailed as to move the characters around me to be perfect for my moment, and me for theirs. These are the realizations that shift us from uncertainty to “knowing,” hesitant to confident. Because you’ve now been affirmed. It is confirmed. You can move forward KNOWING it’s the right thing,” she added. “I believe it’s like this with every life-lifting opportunity we are presented from God, if we pay enough attention. And…it’s awesome in the true sense of the word.🖤.”

Keri Hilson modeling her feathered hair (Photo: @kerihilson/Instagram)

While Keri’s spiritual message resonated with many, others were obsessed with her tresses. Someone wrote: “Love seeing us in natural textures😍.” Another person agreed and commented: “That hair and face 😩😩❤️❤️.” Somebody else assumed Keri was rocking hair extensions writing, “Babygirl got that expensive Brazilian!!!! Heeeeey😍.”

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Keri Hilson wearing her natural hair in a photo shoot (Photo: @dewaynerogers/Instagram)

The Georgia native proved she has a head full of hair when she went weave-free in a 2017 photo shoot. Despite what some may think, Keri has always embraced her authentic appearance. She explained in a March 21 Instagram post that her natural blemish-free skin stems from drinking water and sweating.

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