curly hair

Curly hair emoji representing natural, textured, or afro-textured hair.

basic_info

Unicode

U+1F9B1

Version

Emoji 11

Platform Meanings

Apple

On Apple devices, this emoji depicts a single curl of dark brown, tightly coiled hair, often associated with natural Black hairstyles.

Google

Google's version shows a stylized, medium-brown curly lock with a soft, rounded appearance, emphasizing texture and volume.

Twitter

Twitter displays it as a bold, dark curl with defined coils, highlighting the uniqueness and beauty of curly hair.

Unicode Official

Represents a strand of tightly curled or coiled hair; used to denote natural hair texture, particularly in discussions about identity, beauty, or hair care.

Introduction

The 🦱 emoji symbolizes curly or coiled hair, often used to celebrate natural hair textures, especially within Black and Afro-descendant communities. It conveys pride in one’s natural appearance, self-expression, and cultural identity. Commonly used in conversations about hair care routines, embracing natural beauty, or discussing representation in media and society. It may also appear in messages supporting diversity, inclusivity, or personal confidence. The emoji was introduced as part of Unicode 11.0 in 2018 and is frequently paired with other hair or person emojis to customize appearance in digital communication.

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What is Emoji?

Emoji are pictographic symbols originating from Japan that have become a universal digital language. They can be used across various platforms and applications to express emotions, objects, activities, and concepts. The Unicode standard defines thousands of emoji and continues to expand.

Last Updated: 2026-06-04✓ Expert Verified