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2018’s Best Celeb Natural Hair Moments

These stars let their locks fly free.
2018’s Best Celeb Natural Hair Moments
By Samantha Callender · Updated October 23, 2020
Nothing makes us smile more than seeing our stars embrace their natural hair. While Hollywood still pushes the standard of beauty that may make some Black celebs feel the need to straighten, color and elongate their strands, seeing our stars revel in their mane’s natural glory is inspiring and empowering. And these days more and more of them are showing off their natural hair. Here are just a few of our fave looks from 2018. Beyoncé We love when Bey rocks her natural honey tresses and even more so when she adds some major body with waves and a high pony.
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A post shared by Beyoncé (@beyonce) on Apr 29, 2018 at 10:48am PDT

Danielle Brooks This short style on Brooks is super chic and cute, and it brings out the gorgeous features in her face.

Issa Rae Every time Rae serves up a look, it’s truly a lewk. We can’t get enough of this textured messy bun.
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Lupita N’yongo We love the versatility of N’yongo’s hair, and this golden twine throughout her strands really took us there.

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Mary J Blige, Diddy and Kobe Bryant really came to show up and show out the 2018 Vanity Fair Oscar Party.

Yaya Dacosta Dacosta always gives us realness, but the photo of her locks flying free gives us “carefree Black girl” vibes that we are here for.
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Antoinette Robertson These healthy, juicy coils are natural hair goals for all of us. We are feeling how Robertson rocks her strands on the red carpet.
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👸🏾•NAPPILY PERFECT•👸🏾 #nappilyeverafter premiere ————————————— LOVEEEEED THIS FILM❤️ ————————————— BEAT by @anthonypazos 🙌🏾 STYLE by @madisonguest Dress @epuzer Shoes @stuartweitzman Earrings @viannabrasilofficial Ring @cirari —————————————- #strongblacklead #nappilyeverafter #antoinetterobertson #dearwhitepeople #nubiangoddessvibes #blackgirlmagic

A post shared by ANTOINETTE ROBERTSON (@antoinette) on Sep 21, 2018 at 8:17am PDT

Cynthia Erivo This short, blond style from Cynthia makes us want to grab the nearest pair of clippers and do another Big Chop.

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Viola Davis Davis’s strikingly elegant and regal fro is fire. A short one can bring such strength to a look.
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“When I was young, I said I wanted to be rich and famous. I’m really embarrassed by that. I wanted to be a great actress of the stage, I wanted people to throw flowers at me. People have thrown flowers at me, I’ve got my awards, all of that, and still, bam, disillusionment. Especially when you’re working so hard and you’re away from your family – you’re exhausted. There’s no measuring significance and living a life of purpose. Significance is something way deeper. It’s about legacy.” ••• Dress by @DavidKomaLondon Earrings by @jamiewolfjewelry Styled by @elizabethstewart1 Hair by @jamikawilson Makeup by @autumnmoultriebeauty 📷@dylancoulter for @guardianweekend

A post shared by VIOLA DAVIS (@violadavis) on Oct 21, 2018 at 11:00am PDT

Lena Waithe When Waithe went from long, big locs to a short buzz cut, we could literally feel a shift in the atmosphere. We like the change and can’t wait to see what comes with it.

Photo: Shayan Asgharnia

Amirah Vann Vann’s sophisticated pompadour is fabulous.
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Who’s tweeting tonight??? #htgawm #tgit

A post shared by Amirah Vann (@amirahvannofficial) on Nov 8, 2018 at 1:56pm PST

Natasha Rothwell Rothwell’s bouncy and buoyant curls are fun and playful in this gorgeous pineapple.

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Jill Scott Scott’s voluminous, textured hair shines like a beautiful crown and lights up the red carpet.

Tia Mowry We love how Mowry has been documenting her hair journey, including how it’s graying. These blossoming curls are a major stunna as well.
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It’s gonna be a curly day ➿ #naturalhair #curlyhair #allmyhair

A post shared by TiaMowry (@tiamowry) on Nov 19, 2018 at 8:55am PST

Kyla Pratt This short cut is a super grown and sexy look that we can’t wait to re-create.
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Thank you @bet @djbeverlybond @blackgirlsrock @southerngirlnyc @cocacola Dress: @biancaandbridgett Shoes: @harperspr Stylist: @styled_by_bobbyg Make up: @dollhousepretty #BlackGirlsRock

A post shared by Kyla Pratt (@kylapratt) on Aug 27, 2018 at 2:10pm PDT

Skai Jackson Jackson’s blowout is gorgeous, and the texture and body make it fun and fierce.
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: lets make art :

A post shared by S K A I (@skaijackson) on Nov 19, 2018 at 9:29am PST

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