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Home • ESSENCE Black Women in Hollywood

Top 8 Hair Looks From the 2015 BWIH Red Carpet

Take a look at the best 'dos from this year's Black Women in Hollywood event.
By Deena Campbell · Updated October 27, 2020
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Uzo Aduba

Bantu knots may be Uzo’s signature hairstyle on the set of Orange is The New Black, but we’re feeling her long, wavy hair.

8 Hottest Hairstyles From the Red Carpet
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02
Danielle Brooks

A slight deviation from her normal red carpet straight hair, Danielle rocked a loose fishtail braid with a side part.

8 Hottest Hairstyles From the Red Carpet
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Ava DuVernay

Without question, Ms. DuVernay takes home our award for best hair of the night. We love that her locs are pulled into a partial updo that cascades down her right side.

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04
Carmen Ejogo

Not everyone can pull off a short wavy bob, but Carmen proved that this chic look can be done right.

8 Hottest Hairstyles From the Red Carpet
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05
Emayatzy E. Corinealdi

Cue the hair Gods, Emayatzy’s natural curls and bright smile were a match made in heaven.

8 Hottest Hairstyles From the Red Carpet
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06
Teyonah Parris

Teyonah may not have won a Black Women in Hollywood Award, but she stole our natural hair-loving hearts with this elegant updo.

8 Hottest Hairstyles From the Red Carpet
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Gugu Mbatha-Raw

Gugu kept her curly updo from looking fussy by pinning the middle, making the style perfect for an afternoon luncheon.

8 Hottest Hairstyles From the Red Carpet
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Holly Robinson Peete

Holly’s beautiful hair transformed into tousled updo, which complemented her drop earrings. 

8 Hottest Hairstyles From the Red Carpet
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