curly

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Williams embraced the nickname “Curly,” given to him by a fellow student in response to his curly red hair, and quickly created his own jazz band with classmates.

From Los Angeles Times • May 4, 2026

The home page features a model who bears a resemblance to Kelly—but with a curly mop of hair.

From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 7, 2026

Even after 60 years, Mair Morgan can still remember the face of the little girl with "beautiful black curly hair" whose body she had to identify.

From BBC • Feb. 22, 2026

I rarely straighten my mop of thick, curly hair, and when I do, it’s not always a great experience.

From Salon • Feb. 2, 2026

A curly ginger Valley and a brunette Thorn nodded and followed Seven to the desk of a shiny blue see-through clerk.

From "Witchlings" by Claribel A. Ortega