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Woman: Curly Hair
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Definitions
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People Β· Identity
Common
Represents a woman with curly hair, depicting a female adult with natural curls or styled curly hair. Used to represent curly-haired women or discussions about curly hair.
Often used for self-representation, discussing hair care, or celebrating natural hair textures. Frequently used in beauty and hair care contexts.
Just got my curls defined at the salon! π©βπ¦±β¨
Instagram caption
As a π©β𦱠I can tell you that humidity is our worst enemy!
Twitter comment
New curly hair routine that actually works for my π©β𦱠daughters!
Facebook post
Part of the hair diversity update (2018) that expanded representation in the emoji set, acknowledging different hair textures and types across cultures.
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Identity Β· Representation
Common
Used as an avatar or self-identifier by women with curly hair. Often employed in digital spaces to visually represent the sender or subject of conversation.
Commonly used in profile descriptions, signatures, or when discussing personal experiences related to hair type or appearance.
π©β𦱠| 28 | Writer | Plant mom | NYC
Social media profile bio
I'm the π©β𦱠in our family photos, can't miss me!
WhatsApp message
Part of a broader movement toward more inclusive and diverse representation in digital communication.
Evolution Timeline
2018
Introduction of hair type emojis including Woman: Curly Hair as part of Unicode 11.0.
Growing demand for more diverse and inclusive representation in emoji sets.
2019
Gained popularity as part of the natural hair movement on social media platforms.
Increased visibility of curly hair representation in beauty and fashion industries.
2020
Usage spiked during pandemic lockdowns as people embraced natural hair textures.
Reduced access to salons led to more discussions about natural hair care.
Cultural Context
Represents the growing movement toward embracing natural hair textures, particularly significant in Black communities where natural hair has historical and political dimensions.
Part of Unicode's efforts to increase diversity in emoji representation, acknowledging different hair types across racial and ethnic groups.
Younger generations use this emoji to celebrate hair diversity and challenge traditional beauty standards that historically favored straight hair.
Usage patterns vary by region based on local hair care cultures, climate challenges, and the prevalence of curly hair in the population.
Regional Variations
United Kingdom
Used similarly to the US, but with more references to dealing with rainy weather and humidity affecting curly hair.
United States
Often used in conversations about natural hair movement and curl care routines, particularly in Black and multicultural communities.
Generational Usage
Gen_X: Less frequent usage, primarily in family contexts or discussions about changing beauty standards over time.
Gen_Z: Frequently used for self-representation and in hair care content on TikTok and Instagram. Often paired with product recommendations and styling tutorials.
Older: Limited usage, mostly in response to younger family members or in discussions about generational differences in hair care.
Millennials: Commonly used in discussions about natural hair journeys, product reviews, and work-appropriate curly styles across platforms.
Common Combinations
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Woman with curly hair getting a haircut or styling service.
Often used when discussing salon visits specifically for curly hair care or treatments.
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Celebrating beautiful curly hair or a successful styling day.
Used to highlight curly hair pride or a particularly good hair day.
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Curly hair products or hair care routine.
Commonly used in discussions about specific products for curly hair maintenance.
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Curly-haired woman dealing with rain or humidity affecting hair.
Expresses frustration with weather conditions that cause frizz or disrupt curl pattern.