“In 2000, I was sick of my perm so I chopped off my hair to an inch. As it grew out, I finally got to see my curls and I loved them!
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2003: Messy Chic
Tanika Ray rocked tousled, messy-on-purpose curls at Hollywood Reporter’s Women in Entertainment Power 100 Breakfast.
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2004: Happy to be Nappy
“It was so fun realizing my texture. I’ve had nappy moments here and there, but I totally embrace them.”
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2004: Backstage Beauty
Here, Tanika Ray gets her curls straightened backstage at the Matthew Earnest show during Spring 2005 fashion week.
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2005: Copper Queen
“Coloring relaxed hair is so destructive…you should choose one or the other. I’ve always preferred coloring to perming!”
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2005: Queen Bee
“I’ve learned that you have to bow down and honor the queen (your hair), or else she’ll act a fool. Listen to your hair! If it’s dry, amp up the moisture.”
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2006: Red Alert
At the 58th Annual Emmy Awards, Tanika sported her bright auburn curls set back from her forehead. Stunning!
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2007: Curly Cues
“You 100 percent have to be the nutty professor with your hair products! Try different combinations until you find the right cocktail that works for your texture.”
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2007: Shady Dame
At a ‘Rush Hour 3’ press event, Tanika swept her ringlets into a loose upsweep, anchoring them with her shades. Effortlessly fly.
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2008: Curl Cocktail
“I’m in Utah filming HGTV’d, and it’s hot and dry. So for moisture, I slather on Aveda Be Curly ($19, aveda.com) when it’s wet, and add MorrocanOil Styling Cream to the ends.”
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2008: Blonde Ambition
“Here’s the key to great curls: Brush your hair in the shower, add in your products, and then don’t touch it again till it’s totally dry. Then you fluff it up with your fingers!”
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2009: Sexy Strands
At an Our World Live event, Tanika rocked a sexy blowout with curls. So wantonly sexy!
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2009: High Times
“If you want your hair to stand up and have body, try a razor cut and Bumble and Bumble Styling Cream ($12.60, amazon.com). It gives your curls great rise!”
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2009: Glamorous Life
At the Vanity Fair Oscar Party, Tanika sported loosely tousled, soft curls defined by a curling iron. Impossibly glamorous.
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2011: Strand Star
At a Wine & Design party, Tanika Ray turned heads with this full style with long, fluffy layers.