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A Look Back At Every Hairstyle Beyoncé Slayed In 2016

To say 2016 was another landmark for Beyoncé would be an understatement. Beyond her day to day fabulosity, the iconic performer released her most critically acclaimed album to date (LEMONADE) and embarked on a record breaking world tour. As expected, her beauty choices were just as notable and now, we've got plenty of hair inspiration to carry us into the New Year. Take a look back at every style the "Formation" singer slayed in 2016. 
By Nikki Brown · Updated October 26, 2020
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Beyoncé’s Best 2016 Hairstyles

Coldplay may have been the headlining performers for Superbowl 2016, but Bey definitely stole the show with her headturning look. 

A Look Back At Every Hairstyle Beyoncé Slayed In 2016
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Beyoncé’s Best 2016 Hairstyles

The singer looks like a perfectly coifed angel at the 2016 Grammy Awards. 

A Look Back At Every Hairstyle Beyoncé Slayed In 2016
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Beyoncé’s Best 2016 Hairstyles

Bey sports bone straight hair at the 2016 Met Gala. 

A Look Back At Every Hairstyle Beyoncé Slayed In 2016
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Beyoncé’s Best 2016 Hairstyles

Who could forget when she swung her beautiful braids to and fro during the 2016 BET Awards?!

A Look Back At Every Hairstyle Beyoncé Slayed In 2016
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Beyoncé’s Best 2016 Hairstyles

Beyoncé beats the heat in a voluminous do while walking the NYC streets in June 2016. 

A Look Back At Every Hairstyle Beyoncé Slayed In 2016
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Beyoncé’s Best 2016 Hairstyles

The Lemonade singer wore a truly epic braided style to the 2016 MTV Video Music Awards. 

A Look Back At Every Hairstyle Beyoncé Slayed In 2016
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Beyoncé’s Best 2016 Hairstyles

And when she hit the 2016 MTV Video Music Awards stage, Bey let her hair down in the best way possible. 

A Look Back At Every Hairstyle Beyoncé Slayed In 2016
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Beyoncé’s Best 2016 Hairstyles

The singer delivered plenty of looks during the “Formation World Tour,” including these free-flowing locks. 

A Look Back At Every Hairstyle Beyoncé Slayed In 2016
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Beyoncé’s Best 2016 Hairstyles

Bey’s courtside fashion is no floozy; coily curls included. 

A Look Back At Every Hairstyle Beyoncé Slayed In 2016
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Beyoncé’s Best 2016 Hairstyles

The singer also perfected her half up, half down hairstyle during the “Formation World Tour.” 

A Look Back At Every Hairstyle Beyoncé Slayed In 2016
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Beyoncé’s Best 2016 Hairstyles

Blinged out fashion and slicked back tresses? There’s no better combination. 

A Look Back At Every Hairstyle Beyoncé Slayed In 2016
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Beyoncé’s Best 2016 Hairstyles

Beyoncé snatched edges everywhere when she turned into a life-sized Barbie for Halloween. 

A Look Back At Every Hairstyle Beyoncé Slayed In 2016
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Beyoncé’s Best 2016 Hairstyles

Bey had a lot of fun with braided styles during her “Formation World Tour,” most often rocking mini ones with hair left out at the ends. 

A Look Back At Every Hairstyle Beyoncé Slayed In 2016
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Beyoncé’s Best 2016 Hairstyles

One of her most unique “Formation World Tour” looks are these jumbo braids with wavy ends. 

A Look Back At Every Hairstyle Beyoncé Slayed In 2016
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Beyoncé’s Best 2016 Hairstyles

This waist length braid from the TIDAL 1015 concert is forever etched in our memories. 

A Look Back At Every Hairstyle Beyoncé Slayed In 2016
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Beyoncé’s Best 2016 Hairstyles

In June 2016, the performer continued to dominate courtside fashion and beauty with this head to toe regal look. 

A Look Back At Every Hairstyle Beyoncé Slayed In 2016
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