Lili Reinhart is best known for playing Betty Cooper on Riverdale, a role that made her sleek, slicked-back ponytail iconic. But off screen, the actor’s natural hair tells a different story — one many fans may not know. Reinhart actually has naturally curly hair, and it’s just as stunning as her polished TV look.
The star has occasionally shared her natural curls on social media. In a 2021 Instagram selfie, she wore a pink bandana while her blonde curls flowed over one shoulder, showing off her voluminous, defined ringlets. Fans quickly praised her look in the comments, with one writing, “I love your hair.”
This wasn’t the first time Reinhart revealed her curls. In a 2019 Instagram Story, she showed off her textured hair again, styled lightly to look a bit smoother. “Literally no curling iron used. This is my natural curl, finessed to perfection by @brycescarlett,” she wrote, according to PopSugar.
More recently, in early 2025, Reinhart posted a selfie from a hospital room. Her hair was pulled into a messy bun, but her natural curls and soft texture were still clear. Even with minimal styling, she looked effortlessly beautiful.
However, constant styling has taken a toll on her hair. In an interview with Glamour, Reinhart said she uses heat daily on set, which leads to dryness and split ends. She noted that even careful use of hot tools can cause damage over time, so it’s important to give hair a break when possible.
To repair and maintain her curls, Reinhart focuses on deep conditioning and hydration. She told Allure that her favorite products include Shu Uemura’s Ultimate Reset Extreme Repair Hair Mask and Olaplex No. 3 Hair Perfector. “I definitely sleep in that one,” she said about the Olaplex treatment. “I’ll put it in my hair when I go to the beach because, for some reason, I feel like the sun will penetrate into my hair.”
Reinhart has also spoken about how much she enjoys showing her natural texture during photoshoots. “It’s nice to bring out the diffuser and let my natural hair texture come out rather than blowing it dry and straightening it out,” she told Glamour.
Whether styled straight or worn in curls, Reinhart always looks polished. But her love for her natural hair reminds fans that beauty doesn’t need to be altered — sometimes, letting curls shine is the most powerful look of all.
