Sarah Hyland Is Stunning Rocking Her Natural Hair

While Sarah Hyland might be linked to the lengthy tresses of her long-time "Modern Family" character, Haley Dunphy, she's basically unrecognizable without hair extensions. That's because, in real life, this doe-eyed beauty has much shorter hair with a lot of natural texture. Fictional Haley already has good hair, but Hyland channels serious hair goals. She has the sort of springy curls that perms worldwide strive to emulate. In a world of blowouts, Hyland's youthful style is fresh, charming, and serves serious authenticity.

Hyland is gorgeous going makeup-free, so we shouldn't be surprised that her naturally textured hair is such a vibe. After all, embracing her natural beauty — and natural curls — has been part of Hyland's self-care journey. The star was born with kidney dysplasia and has undergone two kidney transplants, so she doesn't fool around when it comes to caring for and loving herself. On Instagram, she preaches self-acceptance, which includes leaning into playful curls.

While Sarah Hyland currently has enviable curls, her hair has changed significantly over the years, largely due to her health struggles. In a 2019 interview with Allure, she revealed that chronic illness and treatment took a toll on her locks. "I've had a lot of my hair fall out from being on medications and all that stuff, and now that I'm finally getting all this new growth, it's even curlier," Hyland said, adding that her hair has been short since 2013.

But with the 2020 conclusion of "Modern Family" and the end of the extensions Hyland wore for her role as Haley Dunphy, she's rocking her shorter, more textured hair on a regular basis. Whether clipped up on vacation or styled into a romantic bob for the red carpet, her voluminous tresses look flirty and fun. In a sea of over-styling, Hyland's effortless look stands out and perfectly suits her bubbly personality. We really can't get enough of those wild, coily curls, or Hyland's unstoppable authenticity.