Riverdale's Vanessa Morgan Is the Ultimate Source of Wavy and Curly Hair Inspiration
On The CW's Riverdale, Vanessa Morgan plays Toni Topaz, the town's Pretty Poisons leader, with rose-gold highlights swirled through her long, voluminous waves. Though her costar Camila Mendes confirmed that the characters maintain a consistent look throughout the seasons (she told POPSUGAR it's what gives the show its comic-book vibe), Topaz is the exception. Her hair is often changing in color and style, making her the town's resident hair idol.
In real life, Morgan typically wears her hair long and has been seen with curly, wavy, and straight styles in various different hair colors. We've chronicled her best hair transformations ahead.
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Vanessa Morgan's Pushed-Back Waves in 2012
Morgan attended a 2012 event with extralong wavy hair that was pushed back with a headband.
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Vanessa Morgan's Sleek Ombré Hair in 2015
Morgan styled her bright blond hair straight for an MTV Video Music Awards afterparty in 2015.
Vanessa Morgan's Long Braids in 2016
"Hair so long!" Morgan exclaimed as she debuted her extralong braids on Instagram.
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Vanessa Morgan's Blond Highlights in 2017
Morgan had blond highlights through her deep brown hair in 2017.
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Vanessa Morgan's Rose Gold Hair in 2017
Morgan walked across the 2017 MTV Video Music Awards blue carpet with rose gold waves.
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Vanessa Morgan's Side Part in 2017
Morgan attended a Los Angeles gala with a deep side part and pink wavy hair.
Vanessa Morgan's Loose Braids in 2017
Morgan appeared on an episode of Rivedale with loosened braided pigtails.
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Vanessa Morgan's Pushed-Back Pink Curls in 2017
Morgan's curly hair was pushed back for a 2017 event.
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Vanessa Morgan's Blond Wavy Hair in 2018
Morgan went back to having blond highlights in 2018 for a CW Network event.
Vanessa Morgan's Pink Space Buns in 2018
Morgan wore her hair in high space buns for a 2018 episode of Riverdale.
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Vanessa Morgan's Blond Curly Hair in 2018
Morgan had her extralong curled blond hair for the 2018 Teen Choice Awards.
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Vanessa Morgan's "Money Piece" Highlights in 2018
Morgan had what UK-based hair colorist Jack Howard called "money piece" highlights (strategically placed highlights that frame the face).
Vanessa Morgan's Pink Highlights and Bandana in 2018
Morgan was festival ready with her bright pink highlights pushed back by a bandana.
Vanessa Morgan's Sleek Hair and Black Headband in 2018
Morgan matched her headband to her top in an Instagram photo she posted in 2018.
Vanessa Morgan's Pink Braided Crown in 2019
Morgan had a braided crown while spending time with costar Madelaine Petsch and an adorable puppy in 2019.
Vanessa Morgan's Beaded Hair in 2019
Morgan attended the 2019 Revolve Festival with beads threaded throughout her hair.
Vanessa Morgan's Deep Brown Hair in 2019
Morgan ditched her signature highlights for a deep brown hair look during New York Fashion Week.
Vanessa Morgan's Voluminous Curls in 2019
Morgan starred in Kygo and Whitney Houston's "Higher Love" music video with voluminous curls.