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50 Hairstyles from 2015 You Gotta Try in 2016

Every week we bring you the best hairstyles from events around the country. As we say goodbye to 2015, we take a moment to honor the must-see street style looks of the year.
By By Deena Campbell Photos By Hann · Updated October 27, 2020
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The Best of 2015

Every week we bring you the best hairstyles from events around the country. As we say goodbye to 2015, we take a moment to honor the must-see hair looks of the year.

50 Hairstyles from 2015 You Gotta Try in 2016
Joslyn Blair, Hannan Selah
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A stylish festival goer attends AfroPunk Fest 2015 in Brooklyn.

50 Hairstyles from 2015 You Gotta Try in 2016
Joslyn Blair
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Rein Apiim attends the Everyday People x Okayafrica Brunch Party in NYC.

50 Hairstyles from 2015 You Gotta Try in 2016
Hannan Saleh
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A stylish festival goer attends AfroPunk Fest 2015 in Brooklyn.

50 Hairstyles from 2015 You Gotta Try in 2016
Joslyn Blair
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Amiraa Vee attends the Everyday People x Okayafrica Brunch Party in NYC.

50 Hairstyles from 2015 You Gotta Try in 2016
Hannan Saleh
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Oneka Nobrega attends the annual “The Beauty & The Brand” Brunch Series in New York City.

50 Hairstyles from 2015 You Gotta Try in 2016
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Nicolette Balmer attends the Everyday People x Okayafrica Brunch Party in NYC.

50 Hairstyles from 2015 You Gotta Try in 2016
Hannan Saleh
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Oluchi Orlandi attends the Scent of Africa product launch event in Accra, Ghana.

50 Hairstyles from 2015 You Gotta Try in 2016
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Shavaun Hairston attends the #NMDN ALTERnative Travel Conference in New York City.

50 Hairstyles from 2015 You Gotta Try in 2016
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The Best of 2015

Keisha Dutes attends the #NMDN ALTERnative Travel Conference in New York City.

50 Hairstyles from 2015 You Gotta Try in 2016
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Ellen X attends Afropunk 2015 in Brooklyn, New York.

50 Hairstyles from 2015 You Gotta Try in 2016
Hannan Saleh
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Tami Busia at the ESSENCE Street Style Block Party in DUMBO, Brooklyn.

50 Hairstyles from 2015 You Gotta Try in 2016
Hannan Saleh
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Mellisah Matukeni at the ESSENCE Street Style Block Party in DUMBO, Brooklyn.

50 Hairstyles from 2015 You Gotta Try in 2016
Hannan Saleh
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The Best of 2015

Huda Bashir at the ESSENCE Street Style Block Party in DUMBO, Brooklyn.

50 Hairstyles from 2015 You Gotta Try in 2016
Hannan Saleh
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Rayeshia Russell at the ESSENCE Street Style Block Party in DUMBO, Brooklyn.

50 Hairstyles from 2015 You Gotta Try in 2016
Hannan Saleh
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Shareefa Mapp attends Mercedes-Benz Fashion Week at Lincoln Center in New York City.

50 Hairstyles from 2015 You Gotta Try in 2016
Hannan Saleh
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The Best of 2015

Keisha Goodbridge attends Brooklyn’s second annual CurlFest.

50 Hairstyles from 2015 You Gotta Try in 2016
Hannan Saleh
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The Best of 2015

Allie J attends Afropunk 2015 in Brooklyn, New York.

50 Hairstyles from 2015 You Gotta Try in 2016
Hannan Saleh
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The Best of 2015

Ty Alexander attends Shop LoveBrownSugar, the second annual holiday pop-up shop in New York.

50 Hairstyles from 2015 You Gotta Try in 2016
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The Best of 2015

A braided updo from Brazil’s natural hair empowerment march, also known as, Marcha do Empoderamento Crespo.

50 Hairstyles from 2015 You Gotta Try in 2016
Fernanda M. fotografia
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Mekdes Mersha attends AfroPunk Fest 2015 in Brooklyn.

50 Hairstyles from 2015 You Gotta Try in 2016
Joslyn Blair
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Christina Brown hosts Shop LoveBrownSugar, the second annual holiday pop-up shop in New York.

50 Hairstyles from 2015 You Gotta Try in 2016
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Serena Stuart attends Target First Saturdays in Brooklyn, NY.

50 Hairstyles from 2015 You Gotta Try in 2016
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The Best of 2015

Tinajah Davis attends Afropunk 2015 in Brooklyn, New York.

50 Hairstyles from 2015 You Gotta Try in 2016
Hannan Saleh
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Debra Bazile smiles for camera while out and about in New York. 

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Zewdetu Muleegeta attends the The Beauties & Brains Behind the Brands III event in Brooklyn, NY.

50 Hairstyles from 2015 You Gotta Try in 2016
Hannan Saleh
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Madisiin Rian attends Tones of Beauty in Las Vegas.

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Rachel Moorland attends ESSENCE Fest 2015 in New Orleans, LA.

50 Hairstyles from 2015 You Gotta Try in 2016
Hannan Saleh
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Ava Raiin attends the spring 2015 Ultimate Trunk Show event in New York City.

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Nadia Vassell attends the ColorComm “She Who Dares” Cocktails & Conversation event in New York City.

50 Hairstyles from 2015 You Gotta Try in 2016
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Crystal Pascal attends the Motions product launch event at De Berardinis Salon in New York.

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Feven Shiferaw attends the Motions product launch event at De Berardinis Salon in New York.

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Justine Sky attends the Best in Black Beauty Awards event in New York City. 

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Monique Rodriguez attends the 4th annual Chicago Naturals Summer meetup at the Little Pearl Workshop in Chicago.

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The Best of 2015

Cairo Green attends the 4th annual Chicago Naturals Summer meetup at the Little Pearl Workshop in Chicago.

50 Hairstyles from 2015 You Gotta Try in 2016
CJ Harris Creative
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The Best of 2015

Brenda Wortney attends ESSENCE Fest 2015 in New Orleans, LA.

50 Hairstyles from 2015 You Gotta Try in 2016
Hannan Saleh
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Rita Appiah attends the 4th Annual Natural Hair Academy in Paris, France.

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Marjon Carlos and Mecca Williams attend the William Okpo store opening in New York.

50 Hairstyles from 2015 You Gotta Try in 2016
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The Best of 2015

Folasade William attends the William Okpo store opening in New York.

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The Best of 2015

Alicia Akire attends the William Okpo store opening in New York.

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The Best of 2015

Lacey Watson attends Hair Rules’ Prom Dress Fundraiser in New York City.

50 Hairstyles from 2015 You Gotta Try in 2016
Hannan Saleh
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Ashante Terry attends Ursula Stephen’s Brunch Series, The Beauty & The Brand in New York City. 

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Kristen Hill attends the Everyday People Black Girls Rock day-after party.

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The Best of 2015

Charity Fisher attends the Everyday People Black Girls Rock day-after party.

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Sandi Lewanika attends the Neoteric Nomad Exhibit and Pop-Up Salon in New York City.

50 Hairstyles from 2015 You Gotta Try in 2016
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The Best of 2015

Keziah Wanjuhi attends Ankara Miami Fashion Week in Miami, Florida.

50 Hairstyles from 2015 You Gotta Try in 2016
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Kalyn James attends Ankara Miami Fashion Week in Miami, Florida.

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Kia Davidson attends the Dark & Lovely Au Naturale event at Ricky’s NYC.

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Shiona Turini attends New York Fashion Week Fall 2015. 

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Zoe Zeigler attends the Between the Lines: Vintage Black Glamour event at the Schomburg Center for Research in Black Culture

50 Hairstyles from 2015 You Gotta Try in 2016