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Celeb Looks: Side-Swept Strands

The side sweep, or strands swept to one side, cascading over your shoulder never gets old. We foudn the best celebs who nail the look everytime. 
By Deena Campbell · Updated October 27, 2020
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Garcelle Beauvais

We love a side sweep that leaves a few pieces behind; here, Garcelle Beauvais does it perfectly.

Celeb Looks: Side-Swept Strands
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Tatyana Ali

Ali earned a degree in African-American studies and government from Harvard. 

Celeb Looks: Side-Swept Strands
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Taraji P. Henson

Where: Chaka Khan’s Birthday Party in New York City.

Why: Henson wore her side-sweep for a fun night out in the Big Apple, proving it makes for an easy day-to-night look.

Celeb Looks: Side-Swept Strands
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04
Shanola Hampton

Where: The 21st Annual  ‘A Night At Sardi’s’ Gala at The Beverly Hilton Hotel in Beverly Hills, California.

Why: The over-the-shoulder hair is not just limited to straight hair, but as Hampton shows, it also lends itself to luscious, lovely locs.

Celeb Looks: Side-Swept Strands
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Garcelle Beauvais

Where: The 44th NAACP Image Awards at The Shrine Auditorium in Los Angeles, California.

Why: A strapless dress is always a good match for soft curls swept to one side.

Celeb Looks: Side-Swept Strands
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06
Christina Milian

Where: The ‘Skirts Only’ Fashion Show at 404 NYC in New York City.

Why: Milian flaunted long shiny strands with a voluminous side-swept bang.

Celeb Looks: Side-Swept Strands
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Selita Ebanks

Where: The 2012 UNICEF Snowflake Ball at Cipriani 42nd Street in New York City.

Why: Ebanks swept her wavy, wondrous tresses over one shoulder to show off her riveting red dress. So chic!

Celeb Looks: Side-Swept Strands
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