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Everything Zendaya touches turns to gold.
Case in point: 2016 proved to be another groundbreaking year for the actress/singer who launched a shoe line, clothing line, and snagged a role in the highly anticipated Spider-Man: Homecoming flick. And in between these noteworthy moments, the budding entrepeneur continued to slay the red carpet with her one-of-a-kind style. From mullets to bowl cuts and braids, take a look back at our favorite hair and makeup looks from Zendaya in 2016.
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In January, Z ruled the Art of Elysium red carpet in a chestnut brown lob.
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In January, the actress and singer wore a longer do to the Golden Globe Awards.
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Just before the start of February, Zendaya rocked sultry makeup and a highlighted coif ot the official kick off event for her shoe line.
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And the mullet went high fashion when Zendaya sported this headturning look to the Grammy Awards in February.
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For her 'Something New' fan event in February, the singer and actress looked beautiful in a blonde bob.
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For our very Black Women In Hollywood event in February, Zendaya slayed in flawless makeup and a braided ponytail.
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Zendaya gave us Old Hollywood glamour vibes at this year's Kids' Choice Awards.
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In March, Zendaya was glossy lip goals at the Hollywood premiere of Confirmation.
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In April, Zendaya's finger waves and smokey eye combo gave us life at the GLAAD Media Awards.
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For the April 2016 iHeartRadio Music Awards, she opted for a cute bob and bangs.
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For the Marie Claire "Fresh Faces" party in April, Zendaya wore the most perfect high ponytail.
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Zendaya was definitely a standout at this year's Met Gala, where she sported a chic bowl-style cut.
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In May, Zendaya took our breath away at the Billboard Music Awards, where she wore sleek straight tresses and nude makeup.
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In July, Zendaya wore the top knot of our dreams to the Kids' Choice Sport Awards.
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In September, Zendaya was smokey eye goals during a NYFW appearance.
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In September, Zendaya attended our annual Street Style Block Party in summer fresh curls and makeup.
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In September, Zendaya looked regal in a bun and shimmery eye makeup at the Michael Kors Access Smartwatch launch party.
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In November, Zendaya delivered a casual slay for her Daya By Zendaya NYC Pop-Up.
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In November, the actress and designer looked like a pretty princess in understated makeup and straight hair at the CFDA/Vogue Fashion Fund Awards.
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In November, Zendaya slayed in a chic updo at the Glamour Women Of The Year Awards.
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Last month, Zendaya smoldered on the Footwear News Achievement Awards red carpet in a dark makeup and a simple updo.
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