While we love Kangana Ranaut for her incredible acting chops, the actress’s curly mane truly has our heart. Never the one to shy away from flaunting her natural hair texture, Kangana’s hair game is a true inspiration for all you curly-haired girls out there.

As the actress gears up to ring in her 34th birthday today, we obviously had to take the day to celebrate the very many ways in which Kangana flaunts her curls. Here are five stunning hairstyles worn by the actress that every girl with curly hair needs to bookmark ASAP. From top knots to floral half up half down hairstyles, there’s something for everyone in here!

 

01. Textured low bun

01. Textured low bun

For her brother’s wedding reception, the actress tied her in a messy, undone bun with lots of texture and a few face-framing tendrils to soften her features. Kangana looked every bit like the ‘pahadi beauty’ she truly is. She completed this same hairstyle with a traditional Himachali cap for an exciting twist.

 

02. Big waves

02. Big waves

The best thing about having curly hair is the abundance of natural texture and volume to play around with when creating a hairstyle. Kangana paired this beautiful baby blue lehenga with voluminous mid-parted waves for a timeless appeal for yet another wedding. So chic, right?

 

03. Top knot

03. Top knot

Top knots are such a great way to conceal a bad hair day or wear for those grocery runs. But Kangana proves right here that if styled right, it can look super gorgeous and sophisticated even when paired with a saree. We love how the simple top knot enhances yet compliments her subtle makeup and that heavy outfit.

 

04. Floral half up half down

04. Floral half up half down

Loose waves, lots of texture and a lovely floral half up half down, this is the perfect spring/summer hairstyle for curly hair. Fresh flowers are an excellent sustainable hair accessory that looks especially lovely when paired with your traditional Indian attires.

 

05. Crown braids

05. Crown braids

If you are in the mood for a bit of a hairstyle experiment, this crown-braid half up half down should be right up your alley. Adding just about any type of braid to your hairstyle is a fun and stylish way to add more dimension to an otherwise flat and dull hairstyle.

Image courtesy: @kanganaranaut