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Best Of 2021: Best Celeb Hair Moments

Buzz cuts, bedazzled baby hair and Prada bangs, 2021 was the year of unexpected looks.
Best Of 2021: Best Celeb Hair Moments
By ESSENCE Editors · Updated December 23, 2021
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You know what they say, don’t touch a Black woman’s hair. However, that doesn’t mean that we can’t talk about it. 2021 brought us plenty of opportunity to admire some of our favorite celebrities and their ever-changing hairstyles. From drastic cuts, out-of-the-box bangs, sleek silk presses and even toddlers rocking ornate styles, the versatility of Black women and our hair was showcased more than ever in the past 300+ days.

ESSENCE has rounded up some of our favorite best celeb hair moments that had us screenshotting our timelines and sending inspo to our hairstylists. Check it out.

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