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Prepare To Be Obsessed With The Celebrity Hairstyles Spotted at 2017 ESSENCE Fest

If there's ever a time to show off your gorgeous mane, ESSENCE Festival is the place to do it! And this year, some of our favorite celebs decided to shut it down by rocking new looks. From creative accessories to braids of every variation, these are our favorites! 
By Bukky Ojeifo ·
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01
Jessica Williams
The actress and comedian debuted a larger than life afro at the premiere of her new Netflix film “The Incredible Jessica James.”
Prepare To Be Obsessed With The Celebrity Hairstyles Spotted at 2017 ESSENCE Fest
Erika Goldring
02
Jill Scott

The award-winning singer sported big, voluminous, show-stopping hair during her Essence Festival Main Stage performance.

Prepare To Be Obsessed With The Celebrity Hairstyles Spotted at 2017 ESSENCE Fest
Erika Goldring
03
Logan Browning
The actress continued to serve Black girl magic in this modern ponytail adorned with copper wire at the premiere of “Naked.”
Prepare To Be Obsessed With The Celebrity Hairstyles Spotted at 2017 ESSENCE Fest
Erika Goldring
04
Mary J. Blige

The Queen of Hip Hop Soul turned heads in blonde waist length braids and an undercut when she hit the Main Stage at Essence Fest.

Prepare To Be Obsessed With The Celebrity Hairstyles Spotted at 2017 ESSENCE Fest
Erika Goldring
05
Monica

On July 1, the R&B songstress hit the Essence Main Stage in her staple short cut, which was colored platinum blonde.

Prepare To Be Obsessed With The Celebrity Hairstyles Spotted at 2017 ESSENCE Fest
Josh Brasted
06
Teyana Taylor

The singer and dancer came to slay the Superlounge in shoulder-length waves topped with a hat. 

Prepare To Be Obsessed With The Celebrity Hairstyles Spotted at 2017 ESSENCE Fest
Paras Griffin
07
Rhonda Ross

Shortly before her mother Diana Ross hit the Main Stage, Rhonda shut down the Superdome in a kinky coif.

Prepare To Be Obsessed With The Celebrity Hairstyles Spotted at 2017 ESSENCE Fest
Josh Brasted
08
Remy Ma

The “All the Way Up” rapper shut down the Superlounge in a royal blue wig.

Prepare To Be Obsessed With The Celebrity Hairstyles Spotted at 2017 ESSENCE Fest
Josh Brasted
09
Chaka Khan

The legendary singer looked red hot in her rouge tresses on the Main Stage. 

Prepare To Be Obsessed With The Celebrity Hairstyles Spotted at 2017 ESSENCE Fest
Josh Brasted
10
Ari Lennox

The Dreamville signee pulled off a casual slay in this curly half up, half down hairstyle. 

Prepare To Be Obsessed With The Celebrity Hairstyles Spotted at 2017 ESSENCE Fest
Josh Brasted
11
Jazmine Sullivan
The “Lions, Tigers and Bears” singer joined us on the Main Stage, where she ditched her long hair for a sleek bob.
Prepare To Be Obsessed With The Celebrity Hairstyles Spotted at 2017 ESSENCE Fest
Erika Goldring
12
Logan Browning

The Dear White People actress has slayed every look she’s rocked for the 2017 Essence Festival and this bantu knot style at the premiere of Incredible Jessica James didn’t disappoint.

Prepare To Be Obsessed With The Celebrity Hairstyles Spotted at 2017 ESSENCE Fest
Erika Goldring
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