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Issa Rae's Hair Timeline: 11 Stunning Looks From The Multi-Talent Over The Years

Issa Rae’s Hair Timeline: 11 Stunning Looks From The Multi-Talent Over The Years
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By Samantha Callender · Updated October 24, 2020

While she may be the creator, writer and star behind the hit HBO sitcom Insecure, Issa Rae has a presence that screams confidence and radiance. Aside from a magnetic personality and winning smile, Issa has a glow that attracts anyone who looks at her.

With spring and the second season of Insecure on the horizon, we’re taking a trip down memory lane and looking at some of Issa’s best skin-tastic moments on the red carpet.

Take a look through and get some inspiration for getting a glowing and radiant look just in time for spring.

01
Confident and Glowing
Though this was the premiere for her show Insecure, Issa looked anything but with her radiant skin.
Issa Rae’s Hair Timeline: 11 Stunning Looks From The Multi-Talent Over The Years
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02
Golden Goddess
Issa glowed on the Red Carpet of the Golden Globes with warm nudes and dewy skin.
Issa Rae’s Hair Timeline: 11 Stunning Looks From The Multi-Talent Over The Years
Michael Kovac/Getty Images
03
Bold and Brown
Taking smokey chocolate to the next level, Issa’s warm tones had her glowing like a warm summer day.
Issa Rae’s Hair Timeline: 11 Stunning Looks From The Multi-Talent Over The Years
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04
Youthful Radiance
Issa looked young and radiant on the Red Carpet of the 44th Annual NAACP Image Awards.
Issa Rae’s Hair Timeline: 11 Stunning Looks From The Multi-Talent Over The Years
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05
80’s Vixen
Issa served up an old-school look with fresh radiant skin on the carpet at the 2017 BET Awards.
Issa Rae’s Hair Timeline: 11 Stunning Looks From The Multi-Talent Over The Years
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06
Fresh and Free
Issa served up rosy cheeks, a big smile, and an even bigger ‘fro at the 2017 Black Girl’s Rock celebration.
Issa Rae’s Hair Timeline: 11 Stunning Looks From The Multi-Talent Over The Years
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07
Smoke and Dew
Issa gave us a dramatic smokey eye paired with a perfectly clear complexion at the Harper’s Bazaar Celebration of Icons.
Issa Rae’s Hair Timeline: 11 Stunning Looks From The Multi-Talent Over The Years
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08
Ravishing in Red
Issa’s melanin glowed on the Red Carpet of the Emmy’s.
Issa Rae’s Hair Timeline: 11 Stunning Looks From The Multi-Talent Over The Years
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09
Melanin Magic

Issa was all smiles and glowing skin on the carpet of the Black Panther premiere.

Issa Rae’s Hair Timeline: 11 Stunning Looks From The Multi-Talent Over The Years

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10
Black Radiance
Issa Rae stunned at the HBO Golden Globes After Party.
Issa Rae’s Hair Timeline: 11 Stunning Looks From The Multi-Talent Over The Years
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11
Pretty and Pastel
Issa looked springtime fresh and glowing at the BAFTA Tea Party in L.A.
Issa Rae’s Hair Timeline: 11 Stunning Looks From The Multi-Talent Over The Years
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TOPICS:  Spring Hair And Beauty
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