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Celeb Hair Transformations We Predict For 2016

From platinum blonde lobs, to stylish Senegalese twists, 2015 was chock full of hair surprises. And, something tells us 2016 will be just as exciting. Check out our top celebrity hair predictions for the New Year.
By Deena Campbell · Updated October 27, 2020
01
Taraji P. Henson

The Facts: 2015 was filled with a host of hairstyles for the Empire actress. In the Spring Taraji rocked to the launch of Samsung’s Galaxy S 6 and Galaxy S 6 Edge, but by the summer the actress sported blonde highlights and side braids.

Our 2016 Prediction: Purple and red highlighted box braids.

Celeb Hair Transformations We Predict For 2016
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02
Karrueche Tran

The Facts: On any given day, you can find Karrueche sporting her long, layered hair. Her look very rarely changes, so we were shocked when she wore a blonde wig last month.

Our 2016 Prediction: We predict Karrueche will continue to experiment with wigs. We’re especially looking forward to seeing her wear more daring colors.

Celeb Hair Transformations We Predict For 2016
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03
Gabrielle Union

The Facts: Honestly gabby looks great in any hairstyle, but we’ve really enjoyed her piece-y lob look. However, this fall she changed the game and wore small box braids.

Our 2016 Prediction: We predict we’ll see lots more of Gabby wearing braids. It’s a carefree style that looks great on her!

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04
Solange

The Facts: Known for her big, fluffy natural curls, Solange switched the game last thanksgiving and wore long braids.

Our 2016 Prediction: Solange will continue to wear big, voluminous curls for most of 2016.

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05
Lupita Nyong’o

The Facts: Lupita started off 2015 at the 21st Annual Screen Actors Guild Awards with beautiful cornrows that formed a braided crown atop her head. But, by December the actress wore a netted veil to accessorize her natural curls.

Our 2016 Prediction: We predict Lupita will continue to grow her natural hair with braided styles.

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06
Erykah Badu

The Facts: From big, natural hair, to a head full of gray hair like Storm from X-Men, Erykah isn’t afraid to show her true self.

Our 2016 Prediction: We’re hoping the New Year brings much change for Erykah—we’re hoping to see her in a gray pixie cut.

Celeb Hair Transformations We Predict For 2016
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07
Chrisette Michele

The Facts: While we love her long hair, Chrisette Michele slowly transitioned her blonde hair to a much whiter platinum colored hair during the fall. By early October she debuted a platinum tapered cut.

Our 2016 Prediction: Chrisette will continue to wear natural colored wigs and weaves, and by the summer she’ll be back to wearing shorter hair. Only this time, she’ll try blue or purple.

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