Ever since the world at large learned who Meghan Markle is, the Duchess of Sussex has been a renowned style icon, leaving fans to wonder what her next look may be. Markle looks just as comfortable rocking a casual denim look as she does donning a fascinator for any high-society events. Of course, there may be fewer of those events she needs to dress up for now, ever since she and Prince Harry officially stepped down from their roles as senior royals.

But while Meghan isn't afraid to go casual, black tie, or something in between for her many public outings, her hair has usually remained the same. So far the fashion world has yet to see Markle opt for anything other than her signature, sleek-looking locks, which she often wears in beachy waves, or in an elegant updo.

However, there's one hairstyle in Markle's arsenal that she's yet to invoke. Back in 2017, Kamie Crawford, co-host of MTV's Catfish and former Miss Teen USA posted to Twitter that Meghan Markle's hair is naturally curly. Alongside a pic of Markle as a teen, Crawford wrote,

"We got curls in the royal palace y'all!!! Starting a petition to get Meghan to wear a fresh wash & go around the palace."

A number of Twitter users agreed with Crawford, saying they love the curls and calling them beautiful. While it's solely Markle's choice as to how she should wear her hair, some have noted how powerful it would be to see Markle, who is biracial, wear her hair naturally.

It can be rare to see Black natural hair depicted in the media — both because there isn't enough diversity onscreen and because Black actors and actresses are often not accommodated with competent hairstylists, according to the Hollywood Reporter. In fact, Black actresses have become accustomed to styling their own hair. Actress Natasha Rothwell told the outlet in February 2020,

"It's a real disservice to actors of color who are effectively doing someone else's job and not getting paid for it."

It's easy to imagine that royal hairstylists might not know or have a lot of experience with how to handle Black hair. Now that Markle has stepped down from her royal duties, we have already seen her start to take more control of her own look.

In July 2020, when Markle appeared on video during the Girl Up Leadership Summit with waist-long locks, some wondered if Markle had gotten extensions. However, Markle's former hairstylist, George Northwood, insisted this wasn't the case. Northwood told the Telegraph,

"She's making a statement with hair that long — it represents strength and a sense that she's really got everything sorted. This straighter, longer hairstyle marks a new chapter in her life without such strict protocols."

So, now that Markle has had the opportunity to embrace the hairstyle of her choosing, perhaps wearing her hair naturally isn't too far off in the horizon. In the meantime, if you're curious as to how Markle gets her hair so straight, Theonie Kakoulli, a stylist at the Nicky Clarke salon in London, has your answer. She told People magazine in 2018,

"Meghan came to see me at least twice for keratin treatments. It's great for people with naturally curly hair like Meghan, it takes the frizz out and makes it more manageable — she said it made a real difference."

Markle isn't the only celebrity who's a fan of keratin treatments. Sarah Jessica Parker and Jane Krakowski are reportedly both fans of the popular de-frizzing technique. Of course, treatments like keratin can only go so far – upkeep of your hair is just as important, and Markle is no slouch in that department. Kakoulli told People,

"She has really beautiful hair. Her hair was in such lovely condition, and you could tell that she really looks after it and that she was proud of it — it's really stunning."

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