Curly hair emoji π§βπ¦±
The curly hair emoji π§β𦱠shows a person with tight, bouncy curls. Use it to celebrate natural hair, signal a new perm, or talk about curly hair care.
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What the curly hair emoji means
The curly hair emoji π§β𦱠is officially named βperson: curly hairβ. It shows a gender-neutral adult with a full head of tight, springy curls. The emoji is part of a set that includes bald, red hair and beard.
Because the base is a plain person, you can apply any of the five skin tone modifiers to change the skin colour. The curl pattern stays the same, but the overall look shifts with the tone you choose. This makes the emoji flexible for representing yourself or others.
The curls are drawn as individual spirals, giving the emoji a distinct bouncy look. The emoji is gender-neutral, so it can represent anyone with curly hair.
The face typically has a neutral expression, and the hair frames the head with defined ringlets. This helps the emoji work in a wide range of messages about curly hair.
How people use the curly hair emoji
People often post π§β𦱠when talking about their natural curls, a fresh perm, or a good hair day. It appears in captions about embracing natural texture and in messages about hair care routines.
In beauty and hair communities, π§β𦱠often accompanies posts about curl patterns, product recommendations, or before-and-after transformations. It can also mark a change in appearance, like a new hairstyle, or show support for the natural hair movement. You might also see it in captions about salon visits or at-home styling.
On social media, π§β𦱠often appears with hashtags like #curlyhair and #naturalhair. It can also be used in profile bios as a quick way to signal that someone has curly hair or simply loves the look.
Compare person: curly hair with similar emoji
| Emoji | Name | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| person: curly hairU+1F9D1 U+200D U+1F9B1 | Gender-neutral person with curly hair. | |
| man: curly hairU+1F468 U+200D U+1F9B1 | Male version with curly hair. | |
| person: blond hairU+1F471 | Blond hair rather than curly. | |
| man: red hairU+1F468 U+200D U+1F9B0 | Red hair, male. | |
| person: beardU+1F9D4 | Beard instead of a hair type. | |
| personU+1F9D1 | Neutral person without a specific hair type. |
Curly hair emoji vs other hair emojis
The π§β𦱠emoji sits alongside other hair-related person emojis. The male version π¨β𦱠uses the same curls but with a man base. Red hair and bald cover other hair types, and blond hair is another option.
The main difference is the hair texture: curly hair emojis have spiral curls, while red hair has straight or wavy strands, and bald has no hair at all. The beard emoji adds facial hair instead of changing the head hair. For a quick visual, see the comparison table on this page.
How to get the curly hair emoji
On desktop, you can copy the emoji from this page using the copy button.
- Tap the emoji keyboard icon on your phone.
- Type βcurly hairβ in the search field.
- Select π§β𦱠from the results.
- If you see multiple options, choose the one that matches the desired skin tone.
The emoji is a sequence of the person emoji, a zero width joiner, and the curly hair symbol. It displays as a single character on modern devices.
You can also copy the emoji by long-pressing it in a message and choosing Copy, then paste it where you need it.
Questions people ask
What does the curly hair emoji mean?
It represents a person with curly hair, often used to talk about natural curls, perms, or hair care. It can also signal pride in curly texture or be used to compliment someone's curls.
Is there a man curly hair emoji?
Yes, π¨β𦱠shows a man with curly hair. The male version uses the same curly hair component with a man base, while π§β𦱠is gender-neutral.
Can I change the skin tone of the curly hair emoji?
Yes, the emoji supports the same skin tone modifiers as other person emojis. Tap and hold the emoji on most keyboards to choose a tone.
How do I type the curly hair emoji?
Search your emoji keyboard for βcurly hairβ, or copy it from this page. On desktop, you can use the emoji picker or copy and paste.
What are other hair type emojis?
You can also find red hair, bald, and beard emojis, plus blond hair and others.
About this guide
Written and maintained by the Emoji Directory editorial team, without ads or sponsorship. Meanings describe how the emoji is commonly used in public posts and messages, not an official definition. Names, code points, versions, keywords and translations come from the Unicode Emoji 18.0 and CLDR data; shortcodes from the gemoji project. Last reviewed . Spotted a mistake or a new usage? Tell us, or read how the directory is made.
