CaptionThe versatility of natural black hair styles can’t be overstated—which is why we get so excited when stars rock these looks on the red carpet. “We’ve always known natural hair was beautiful, but celebrities are finally showcasing it,” says Jihan Thompson, the cofounder of Swivel Beauty, a database that lets black women find and book appointments with stylists based on their hair type. Keep scrolling for Thompson’s tips on how to achieve some of the most stellar natural red carpet looks.Getty ImagesJust look at how lush Viola Davis’s curls are here! She has type 4C hair—which means it’s densely packed, tightly coiled and very delicate—so moisturizing is key. Davis’s hairstylist, Jamika Wilson, told Refinery29 that Davis applies a combination of As I Am Doublebutter Cream and Curling Jelly Definer at night, and then uses Shea Moisture Red Palm & Cocoa Butter Curl Stretch Pudding to stretch her curls in the morning.