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Celeb Looks: Yaya Da Costa's 26 Hottest Hairstyles Ever

Since bursting on the scene on season three of “America’s Next Top Model,” the Yale alumna has appeared in a host of movies, including Lee Daniels’ "The Butler" and "Whitney". These days the natural diva can be seen sporting gorgeous faux locs. Here, we share her favorite looks.
By · June 1, 2015October 27, 2020
01
2006: Up and Away

At the premiere of ‘Take The Lead,’ YaYa twisted her tresses up in the back for an elegant upsweep.

02
2007: Hat Trick

At the launch for the StoryCorps Griot initiative in Harlem, YaYa tucked her coils into a cap for a funky-cool look.

03
2007: Coily Cues

At the Sebastian International Film Festival, Dacosta piled her curls on top of her head, letting them spill over one eye. So chic!

04
2007: Side to Side

At an event in NYC, YaYa sported a sleek side-chignon.

05
2008: Sex Kitten

At the 2008 Emmy Awards, YaYa let her freedom hair fly with this loose, impossibly sexy ’do.

06
2008: Sleek Chic

Yaya slicked her hair back into a low bun at the ‘Miracle at St. Anna’ premiere.

07
2008: Cool Customer

At the premiere party for ‘Full Grown Men,’ YaYa rocked a low bun topped with a super-cool men’s hat.

08
2009: Guest Star

During a scene in ‘Ugly Betty,’ YaYa sported a smooth blowout pinned back at the nape of her neck.

09
2009: Pretty Pompadour

At the opening night of ‘August Wilson’s Joe Turner’s Come And Gone,’ DaCosta sported this beyond elegant pompadour. Perfect for evening!

10
2009: Tying the Knot

YaYa rocked a sophisticated, woven updo at the NAACP Image Awards.

11
2010: Knot Today

At the 9th Annual InStyle Summer Soiree, Yaya parted her hair down the middle, sweeping it back in a casual knot.

12
2010: High Times

YaYa rocked a sky-high pompadour chignon at the 7th Annual CFDA/Vogue Fashion Fund Awards.

13
2010: Beautiful Blowout

YaYa dazzled all with this high-drama blowout at a Montblanc event in New York City.

14
2010: Curly Cue

YaYa sported a tumble of every-which-way spirals at US Weekly’s 25 Most Stylish New Yorkers event.

15
2010: Cute Coils

At the premiere of ‘The Break of Noon,’ YaYa pinned her coily tresses back behind one ear for an asymmetric look.

16
2010: Rockin’ Ringlets

YaYa sported a mass of adorable ringlets at the premiere of ‘The Extra Man.’

17
2010: The Eyes Have It

At the premiere of ‘TRON: Legacy,’ DaCosta let her eyes do the talking with this Evita-inspired bun.

18
2010: Hot Stuff

At the 2011 Shakespeare In The Park Gala, YaYa turned heads with her voluminous, smoking-hot ’do.

19
2010: Smooth Moves

We love her curls, but YaYa looks just as stunning with a soft, smooth, subtly waved blowout!

20
2011: Soft Touch

YaYa rocked soft waves tucked behind one ear at the ‘Vidal Sassoon The Movie.’

21
2012: Sporty ‘Fro

Yaya attends the Women For Women International Gala at Lincoln Center with big, bouncy curls.

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22
2013: Perfect Pompadour

Yaya gives a modern-day on the classic pompadour at Lee Daniels’ “The Butler” New York Premiere.

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23
2014: Side Curls

Yaya DaCosta sports her perfect curls to the left side of her face the the “Fed Up” New York Premiere.

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24
2015: Low Maintenence

Yaya sported a sleek, no-fuss, low ponytail during the Lifetime Network sponsored breakfast for Whitney.

25
2015: Top Knot

Yaya stepped on the scene in a gorgeous top knot for the world premiere of Lifetime’s Whitney.

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26
2015: Fab Faux Locs

Yaya rocked a pretty faux loc updo to the the American Ballet Theatre’s 75th Anniversary Diamond Jubilee Spring Gala.

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