Naomi Campbell's Fanned-Out Afro Is the Only Cannes Red Carpet Beauty Look I Care About
This hairstyle may outshine her chiseled cheekbones.
It’s Naomi Campbell’s world—we’re all just living in it. On May 20, the supermodel hit the red carpet at the Cannes Film Festival for the premiere of Fuori, a biographical drama. As usual, Campbell looked every bit the statuesque beauty she is, from her iconic cheekbones to her hair, styled in a glorious Afro.
It's unclear whether the look was achieved with extensions or if it was Campbell’s natural hair on display—a rare sight, if ever. Campbell often wears her hair pin-straight with a middle part, including at the 2024 Cannes red carpet.
Either way, it made me want to let my own hair down. With a deep side part adding a touch of asymmetry and her edges laid to perfection, Campbell's curls fanned out around her face like a halo. Fitting, since she looked nothing short of angelic. A milky-white manicure only added to the ethereal effect, perfectly complementing her Dolce Gabbana alta moda gown.
Campbell attended the May 20 premiere of Fuori in an Afro and Dolce Gabbana Alta Moda gown.
Hollywood icons like Campbell have been serving major Afro inspiration lately. At the 2025 Met Gala, Doechii wore her own version of the look, paired with a full Louis Vuitton suit. Kerry Washington has also been spotted with an Afro, after sharing a picture on her Instagram a few weeks back.
Styling an Afro doesn't take much, especially if you're more low-maintenance with your hair. Still, I like to stretch mine as long as possible, so below, I share the products I use to keep my typically dry, type 4 hair moisturized and tangle-free when I want my Afro to be on 10.
A wide-tooth comb is a non-negotiable when it comes to styling an Afro and detangling curls. I've been obsessed with this one from Cécred because its pointed end helps with parting.
This leave-in conditioner is always in my bathroom. I use it both on wash and styling days, and it makes detangling my hair a breeze.
I love using a hair perfume as it cocoons my curls in the most delicious scent. I'm particularly obsessed with the ones from Frederic Malle, specifically, Portrait of a Lady and Musc Ravageur.
