Embracing their natural hair, prominent athletes such as Simone Biles, Sha’Carri Richardson, Venus Williams, and others have commemorated significant milestones in their athletic careers.

Venus Williams has swapped her signature braids ... “A silk press makes natural hair very straight, shiny, silky, and soft,” hairstylist and colorist Chrissy Zemura tells Bazaar.

And Venus Williams put on a stylish display as she ... the sports star also debuted a new quirky hairstyle which saw her hair braided in tight swirls. Venus added a few inches to her height ...