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Home • Celebrity

Proof That Issa Rae Has Always Been #HairGoals

Issa Rae been our favorite awkward black girl for years, thanks to an undeniable penchant for creating moments that any one of us can relate to. As it turns out, the web-turned-TV star is also a lowkey hair chameleon. Beyond her most recent slay at the Golden Globe Awards, the multi-talented writer and actress has always delivered standout hairstyles that we can't help but gawk over. From braided crowns to coily up-dos and fabulous fros, these are Issa Rae's most amazing mane moments. 
By Nikki Brown · Updated October 26, 2020
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The TV star wore a regal rope twist style to this year’s Golden Globe Awards. 

Proof That Issa Rae Has Always Been #HairGoals
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Issa’s accessorized do won the red carpet at this year’s Independent Spirit Awards Nominee brunch. 

Proof That Issa Rae Has Always Been #HairGoals
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The writer and actress looked breathtaking in this hairstyle at the October 2016 premiere of Insecure in L.A. 

Proof That Issa Rae Has Always Been #HairGoals
Jason LaVeris
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Issa Rae dons a textured up-do for the HBO Post Emmy Awards reception in September 2016. 

Proof That Issa Rae Has Always Been #HairGoals
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We need a complete 360 of this braided updo–it’s fabulous. 

Proof That Issa Rae Has Always Been #HairGoals
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 Issa Rae rocks a braided style during her interview with Jimmy Fallon in October 2016. 

Proof That Issa Rae Has Always Been #HairGoals
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Issa Rae attends the September 2016 Insecure block party in style.

Proof That Issa Rae Has Always Been #HairGoals
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Issa Rae’s braided crown stunned at the Urbanworld Film Festival in September 2016. 

Proof That Issa Rae Has Always Been #HairGoals
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Issa Rae’s beautiful mane captured everyone’s attention at the BronzeLens Film Festival in August 2016. 

Proof That Issa Rae Has Always Been #HairGoals
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Issa Rae’s curly coils are perfection during a SiriusXM Studio appearance in October 2016. 

Proof That Issa Rae Has Always Been #HairGoals
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Issa Rae’s auburn fro looked amazing at the 2015 Los Angeles Film Festival. 

Proof That Issa Rae Has Always Been #HairGoals
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Issa Rae’s side braids were a major hair win at the 2016 Los Angeles Film Festival.

Proof That Issa Rae Has Always Been #HairGoals
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Last year, Issa Rae’s hair was simply fabulous at this 2015 BET Awards dinner. 

Proof That Issa Rae Has Always Been #HairGoals
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Issa Rae’s perfect coif was #hairgoals at a Insecure panel discussion earlier this year. 

Proof That Issa Rae Has Always Been #HairGoals
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Issa Rae was certainly the one to watch at this 2014 L.A. event. 

Proof That Issa Rae Has Always Been #HairGoals
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Issa Rae’s curls were poppin’ during this 2016 appearance. 

Proof That Issa Rae Has Always Been #HairGoals
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