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The Best Celebrity Hair Transformations of 2016

We all know that black hair is versatile not only in texture, curl pattern, and color, but also in the way we style it. One day we may decide to add in bundles for length, or opt to chop it into a bob or pixie. Either way, there are are millions of styles in which to rock black hair, and these celebs decided to shake things up a bit with their style in 2016. Here’s a look at some of the best hair transformations we've seen. 
By Samantha Callender · Updated October 26, 2020
01
Solange Knowles
Our favorite soul sister spiced up her natural fro by adding some hair clips to her ‘do that rocked the hairstyle world.
The Best Celebrity Hair Transformations of 2016
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02
Solange

And we’re still obsessed. 

The Best Celebrity Hair Transformations of 2016
@solangeknowles/instagram
03
Zendaya

You never know what style you may get from Zendaya at any given moment…

The Best Celebrity Hair Transformations of 2016
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04
Zendaya

If it’s not her usual sandy blonde tresses, best believe she’s making a major statement with a wig or braids.

The Best Celebrity Hair Transformations of 2016
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05
Letoya Luckett

This singer and actress was known for her classic straight hair…

The Best Celebrity Hair Transformations of 2016
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06
LeToya Luckett

…but decided to shake things up with a tapered cut that frames her face beautifully.

The Best Celebrity Hair Transformations of 2016
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07
Keke Palmer

Keke has been switching up both her fashion and hairstyles lately…

The Best Celebrity Hair Transformations of 2016
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08
Keke Palmer

…ditching her usual straight black hair for bold colors and short lengths- though our favorite look is the jumbo braids

The Best Celebrity Hair Transformations of 2016
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09
Meagan Good

We’re used to Meagan rocking sleek black or blonde tresses…

The Best Celebrity Hair Transformations of 2016
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10
Meagan Good

…but the beauty recently started rocking faux locs with a shaved sidecut!

The Best Celebrity Hair Transformations of 2016
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11
Countess Vaughn

This Diva always keeps the hairstyles coming in different lengths and colors…

The Best Celebrity Hair Transformations of 2016
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12
Countess Vaughn

…but this year she really wowed us with a big chop that frames her face beautifully!

The Best Celebrity Hair Transformations of 2016
@countessdvaughn/instagram
13
Alicia Keys

In addition to rocking a fresh face…

The Best Celebrity Hair Transformations of 2016
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14
Alicia Keys

…Alicia has opted to wear her natural curls instead of straight hair or braids.

The Best Celebrity Hair Transformations of 2016
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15
The Weeknd

Known for his signature free form dreads….

The Best Celebrity Hair Transformations of 2016
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16
The Weeknd

…The Weeknd debuted a fresh fade in the latter part of 2016.

The Best Celebrity Hair Transformations of 2016
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17
Zoe Kravitz

Known for her braids, this eclectic lady opted to keep the style but…

The Best Celebrity Hair Transformations of 2016
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18
Zoe Kravitz

…change the hue, going from black braids to bold blonde.

The Best Celebrity Hair Transformations of 2016
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19
Halle Berry

We’re used to short pixies and bobs from this beauty…

The Best Celebrity Hair Transformations of 2016
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20
Halle Berry

but lately, she’s been rocking some major length.

The Best Celebrity Hair Transformations of 2016
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21
Kelly Rowland

Our red carpet favorite recently has been sporting a super chic blunt cut bob…

The Best Celebrity Hair Transformations of 2016
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22
Kelly Rowland

…and we’re here for the playful look.

The Best Celebrity Hair Transformations of 2016
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23
Kerry Washington

We usually get dark curls or straight hair from Kerry…

The Best Celebrity Hair Transformations of 2016
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24
Kerry Washington

…but at this year’s Met Gala, she switched it up with a pop of color

The Best Celebrity Hair Transformations of 2016
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25
Ciara

Aside from her bangin’ bod, Ciara has been serving us some bang realness…

The Best Celebrity Hair Transformations of 2016
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26
Ciara

…a switch up from her usual layered locs.

The Best Celebrity Hair Transformations of 2016
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27
Jhene Aiko

This bohemian songstress usually pairs her eclectic clothing with sleek brown hair…

The Best Celebrity Hair Transformations of 2016
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28
Jhene Aiko

…though when she teamed up with Big Sean to form the group Twenty88, she rocked a reddish orange wig for a LEWK.

The Best Celebrity Hair Transformations of 2016
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29
Eva Marcille

One of our most favorite Top Models traded from in her signature golden tresses…

The Best Celebrity Hair Transformations of 2016
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30
Eva Marcille

…for some gorgeous goddess locs!

The Best Celebrity Hair Transformations of 2016
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31
Taraji P. Henson

Our favorite “Around the Way Girl” usually gives us diagonal bob realness…

The Best Celebrity Hair Transformations of 2016
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32
Taraji P. Henson

…but recently, she’s been playing with fierce cut wigs, and we love it.

The Best Celebrity Hair Transformations of 2016
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33
Lupita Nyong’o

We love when Lupita sports her natural curls on the red carpet…

The Best Celebrity Hair Transformations of 2016
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34
Lupita Nyong’o

…though she’s recently been rocking braids that we love just as much!

The Best Celebrity Hair Transformations of 2016
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35
Rihanna

At any given moment you honestly never know what style Rihanna’s hair is going to be in…

The Best Celebrity Hair Transformations of 2016
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36
Rihanna

…but you can bet it’s always going to look amazing on her.

The Best Celebrity Hair Transformations of 2016
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37
Winnie Harlow

Usually we see long and sleek tresses from the supermodel…

The Best Celebrity Hair Transformations of 2016
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38
Winnie Harlow

…but she’s recently been sporting a natural chop!

The Best Celebrity Hair Transformations of 2016
@winnieharlow/instagram
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