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15 Must-See Hairstyles From the 2016 Grammy Awards

Look no further for the latest hairstyles from the music industry's biggest night.
By Deena Campbell · Updated October 27, 2020
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Andra Day

We can always count on Andra Day to bring sophistication to any event. Here, the singer brought back the classic French roll with a touch of class. Paired with decorative hairpins, Andra’s look was, without question, a showstopper. Translation: She slayed!

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Ciara

Ciara’s loose ponytail with a few tendrils in the front is one of our favorite looks. To master this look, keep in mind, the messier the better.

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Ciara

And it looks just as good from the side!

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Zendaya

I don’t care how beautiful you are, not many people can pull off a mullet. But, Zendaya, being the hair chameleon that she is, mastered the look. We’re in LOVE!

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Lalah Hathaway

Purple power! Lalah Hathaway turns heads with purple locs, eyebrows and lips.

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Vanessa Simmons

Vanessa’s dramatic middle parted straight look was both fun and chic.

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Beyoncé

Beyoncé strikes a pose backstage with pulled back hair.

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Lianne La Havas

The always glamorous, Lianne La Havas’ rocked an updo that was a total knockout on the red carpet. The loose pieces in the back added to her sophisticated look.

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Janelle Monáe

Braids and a chic hat? Yes and yes!

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MC Lyte

We love when MC Lyte hits the red carpet, because there’s never anything basic about her hair. Here, she masters a braid-shaved sides combo that worked like a charm.

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Jazmine Sullivan

Saying that Jazmine Sullivan displayed timeless beauty is an understatement. The singer’s straight hair (paired with bold eyelashes and a red lip) was sheer perfection.

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Zuri Hall

Zuri knows that sometimes a long, sleek ponytail is all you need for any red carpet look.

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Maya

What could possibly be more glam than big, bouncy, natural curls?

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Yolanda Adams

Like mother, like daughter! Yolanda sports tight curls, while her daughter, Taylor Ayanna Crawford, wears loose beachy waves.

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Chrissy Teigen

A very pregnant, Chrissy Teigen looks super glam with pulled back hair.

15 Must-See Hairstyles From the 2016 Grammy Awards