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Rihanna shows off a classic bob at the Dior autumn/winter 2014 show
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We love when Beyonce goes curly and wet. Get the tools to master her WOB look here.
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Kerry Washington looked romantic, yet sexy, in a half-up hairstyle with curls cascading down her strapless gown.
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Chanel Iman served desert sexy with colored hair at the Spotify Brunch in California.
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Brandy Norwood proved that big hair pairs well with a beautiful smile while at the premiere of Open Road Films' 'A Haunted House 2' at Regal Cinemas L.A.
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Rihanna accessorizes her choppy bob under a hat at Lanvin Fall/Winter 2014 fashion show
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Not many ladies can pull off a look with hair that’s similar to cat ears, but we were in love when Lupita hit the red carpet at the 25th Annual GLAAD Media Awards with this bold haircut.
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The beautiful and talented television personality turned up the glamour at the 2014 Smile Train Power Of A Smile Gala with her tappered 'do.
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Rihanna wears bantu knots to the iHeartRadio Music Awards
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First Lady Michelle Obama looked ravishing at this year's annual White House Correspondent's Association Gala when she sported highlights in face-framing layers.
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Kelis attended the Kopparberg Urban Forest in London, England with big curls cascading down her left shoulder.
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Rihanna attends the 'Charles James Beyond' Costume Institute Gala
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Blonde and short is always a great look.
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Rihanna rocks a half up half down do at the Christian Dior Cruise Show 2015
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Elle Varner nailed the perfect curly updo this summer.
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Rihanna attends the Altuzarra show during Mercedes Benz Fashion Week Spring 2015
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Actress Tracee Ellis Ross attended the Premiere of Lionsgate's The Hunger Games: Mockingjay - Part 1 with perfect curls.
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Rihanna attends the Edun fashion show duing Mercedes Benz Fashion Week Spring 2015
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Tika Sumpter poses for a portrait at the 2014 American Black Film Festival with pulled back hair.
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Teyana Taylor attended the 2014 BET Hip Hop Awards with long, sleek locs.
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Rihanna stuns in a sheer gown and glitzy head wrap at the 2014 CFDA Fashion Awards
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Gabrielle Union's milkbraid updo made the actress appear as if she walked straight out of the old Hollywood glamour era.
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Rihanna rocks a straight and choppy do out and about in NYC.
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Inspired by Josephine Baker, hairstylist Ted Gibson created Lupita's French roll to give her a "regal feel to it," he said. "To make the look modern, I colored her hair in a purple hue to compliment the green feathers and stones in the dress."
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Rihanna spotted in New York City wearing thick framed glasses and a curly lob.
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Kerry debuted a new ombre hair color at the 2014 Emmy Awards that was the perfect compliment to her orange Prada dress.
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Brandy shut down the red carpet the the annual Harold & Carole Pump Foundation Event in L.A with a twisted updo tossed to the side.
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Rihanna attends fifth annual amfAR gala.
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Bey showed off her perfect curls while dancing on stage with Solange.
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Estelle arrived at the official pre-party for the 2014 Billboard Music Awards with polished curls that are both shinny and bouncy. We espically loved the blonde highlights in the front.
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Rihanna launches her new fragrance Rogue Man
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Solange showed off her mega-hair in Hong Kong for the grand opening of a new Hugo Boss store in Central Building, Hong Kong.
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Beyoncé sported her trademark cat eye and golden, wavy hair in New York last month.
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"Dreaming of these flowers my sister put in my hair at dinner. One by one they bloomed in my afro, and stayed there until I danced them away," said Solange about the flowers she wore on her wedding day.
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Rihanna rocks a sweet top knot at the MAC Cosmetics AIDS Fund event
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