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Home · Critics Choice Awards

9 Hairstyles That Won The Critics' Choice Awards Red Carpet

Black girl magic invaded the 2016 Critics' Choice Awards and as expected, the red carpet was laden with plenty of beauty looks to gawk over. From Janelle Monae's space buns to Tracee Ellis Ross' beautiful braids and Kerry Washington's fab fishtail, we're taking notes on all of the hairstyles we want to replicate in 2017. In case you missed the annual show, here's a recap of the only looks worth a double take. 
By Nikki Brown · Updated October 26, 2020
01
Tracee Ellis Ross

The Blackish star plays up her colorful ensemble with an equally vibrant set of braids. 

9 Hairstyles That Won The Critics’ Choice Awards Red Carpet
Steve Granitz
02
Lisa Bonet

The Ray Donovan actress looks cool as a cucumber and drop dead gorgeous in her signature locs. 

9 Hairstyles That Won The Critics’ Choice Awards Red Carpet
Michael Kovac
03
Janelle Monae

The singer and actress had the most playful look of the night, complete with red lipstick and space buns. 

9 Hairstyles That Won The Critics’ Choice Awards Red Carpet
Frazer Harrison
04
Viola Davis

The Fences actress sticks to her signature bob and sultry makeup look on the red carpet. 

9 Hairstyles That Won The Critics’ Choice Awards Red Carpet
Steve Granitz
05
Nia Long

The Beaches actress took our breath away in the perfect nude lipstick and wispy waves. 

9 Hairstyles That Won The Critics’ Choice Awards Red Carpet
Kevin Mazur
06
Kerry Washington

The Scandal star returns to the red carpet spotlight in a head turning fishtail braid. 

9 Hairstyles That Won The Critics’ Choice Awards Red Carpet
Frazer Harrison
07
Naomie Harris

The Moonlight actress looks super sexy in smoldering makeup and slicked back tresses. 

9 Hairstyles That Won The Critics’ Choice Awards Red Carpet
Frazer Harrison
08
Susan Kelechi Watson

The This Is Us star hit the red carpet in braids that were beautifully styled into an updo. 

9 Hairstyles That Won The Critics’ Choice Awards Red Carpet
Michael Kovac
09
Eniko Hart

The newlywed upstaged her husband in a slicked back bun and equally stunning makeup. 

9 Hairstyles That Won The Critics’ Choice Awards Red Carpet
Frazer Harrison
TOPICS:  Celebrity Hairstyles
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