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This Week's 10 Celebrity Hair Moments Worthy of a Double Tap

It’s been an action-packed week for Hollywood, thanks to the VMAs and several film and TV premieres. Meanwhile, it’s been business as usual for our favorite celebrities who shared their end-of-summer flicks and fierce hairstyles on the 'gram. Justine Skye, Eva Marcille and Erykah Badu are just a few of the ladies who delivered standout mane moments this week. Keep reading to see who else made our list.
By Nikki Brown · Updated October 26, 2020
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Erykah Badu
Erykah Badu’s Sept. 1 “mugshot” offers us a closer look at her teeny micro braids.
This Week's 10 Celebrity Hair Moments Worthy of a Double Tap
@erykahbadu/Instagram
02
Eva Marcille
Yesterday (Sept. 1), model and actress Eva Marcille delivered major glam with this wavy half up, half down style. It’s perfection!
This Week's 10 Celebrity Hair Moments Worthy of a Double Tap
@evamarcille/Instagram
03
Joan Smalls
Just before attending the 2016 VMAs, model Joan Smalls captured a selfie of her sleek hair with makeup artist Patrick Ta.
This Week's 10 Celebrity Hair Moments Worthy of a Double Tap
@joansmalls/Instagram
04
Alexandra Shipp
Since chopping her hair off for X-Men, Alexandra Shipp has been having a lot of fun with wigs. We’re obsessed with this curly coif, spotted on the actress just yesterday (Sept. 1).
This Week's 10 Celebrity Hair Moments Worthy of a Double Tap
@alexandrashipppp/Instagram
05
Justine Skye
Shortly before hitting the 2016 VMAs red carpet, singer Justine Skye gave us a closer look at her fishtail braid, crafted by hairstylist Derick Monroe.
This Week's 10 Celebrity Hair Moments Worthy of a Double Tap
@justineskye/Instagram
06
Faith Evans
We’ll never get tired of seeing Faith Evans’ signature red hair. Yesterday (Sept. 1), the singer linked up with Chance The Rapper during the Bad Boy Family Reunion tour stop in Chicago.
This Week's 10 Celebrity Hair Moments Worthy of a Double Tap
@therealfaithevans/Instagram
07
Tamera Mowry
Curly hair don’t care! We’re loving this candid hair moment with Tamera Mowry.
This Week's 10 Celebrity Hair Moments Worthy of a Double Tap
@tameramowrytwo/Instagram
08
Keyshia Cole and Frank Ocean
On Aug. 31, Keyshia Cole gave us a sneak peek of her side-swept cornrows while taking an “us-sie” with Frank Ocean.
This Week's 10 Celebrity Hair Moments Worthy of a Double Tap
@keyshiacole/Instagram
09
Taraji P. Henson
M.A.C. ambassador Taraji P. Henson perfects the smize while taking a break on the Empire set.
This Week's 10 Celebrity Hair Moments Worthy of a Double Tap
@tarajiphenson/Instagram
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Lion Babe
Jillian Hervey of Lionbabe lets her voluminous mane do all the talking in this candid Polaroid.
This Week's 10 Celebrity Hair Moments Worthy of a Double Tap
@lionbabe/Instagram