{"id":87114,"date":"2024-02-16T17:31:48","date_gmt":"2024-02-16T17:31:48","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/graziamagazine.com\/us\/?post_type=articles&p=87114"},"modified":"2024-02-20T14:33:59","modified_gmt":"2024-02-20T14:33:59","slug":"serene-russell-biracial-curly-hair-tips-embrace-curls","status":"publish","type":"articles","link":"https:\/\/graziamagazine.com\/us\/articles\/serene-russell-biracial-curly-hair-tips-embrace-curls\/","title":{"rendered":"GRAZIA Exclusive: From Reality Starlet to Curl Champion, Serene Russell’s Guide to Embracing Biracial Curls"},"content":{"rendered":"
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Serene Russell<\/a>, the woman who stole hearts on The Bachelor<\/em> and Bachelor in Paradise<\/em>, isn’t just captivating for her personality \u2014 her crown of stunning natural curls<\/a> is another one of the many reasons she is always turning heads. But as she reveals in her candid interview with GRAZIA USA<\/em>, her journey to curl acceptance wasn’t always fairytale-worthy.<\/p>\n

“I think earlier in my [modeling] career for sure there was more pressure to ‘control’ my hair,” Russell confesses. “I do remember feeling at times that it didn\u2019t look ‘polished’ enough because of the beauty standard at the time.”<\/p>\n

But her story isn’t about succumbing to that pressure. Instead, it’s a testament to the power of radical self-acceptance, a path she’s walked with courage and grace, inspiring countless others to do the same.<\/p>\n

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So, how did Russell navigate those beauty norms and overcome the urge to conform with her hair? “I think as time passed the only way to grow past this was radical acceptance of who I am,”\u00a0she declares.<\/p>\n

While she still occasionally styles her hair straight for convenience, the pressure to conform is a distant memory. “I don\u2019t feel pressure to not wear my hair curly anymore,” she emphasizes.<\/p>\n

A Curly Hair Care Odyssey:<\/strong><\/h2>\n

The Bachelor<\/em> alum’s journey to self-love extends to her ever-evolving haircare routine. One key discovery? Applying products in the shower while her hair is soaking wet.<\/p>\n

“If you watch any curly hair videos, the person doing their hair typically has water, dripping down their face and clothing while applying product,” she shares. “I didn\u2019t know how much water my hair truly needed until I tried applying the product in the shower.”<\/p>\n

Opting for lightweight products has also been a game-changer, allowing her curls to thrive without feeling weighed down.<\/p>\n

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