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Celebrity Looks: Grammy Week Hair Trends

Music's biggest stars dazzled in these wow-worthy styles.
By Nicole Marie Melton · Updated October 28, 2020
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Rihanna’s Ombre Waves

Rihanna attended the 55th Annual GRAMMY Awards in long, sweeping waves dipped in honey blonde color on the tips.

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Jill’s Cascading Curls

Jill Scott looked regal in this braided updo with cascading curls at the 4th annual ESSENCE Black Women In Music event

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Beyonce’s Sleek and Chic Pony

Mrs. Carter opted for a very minimal red carpet look, choosing to rock a long, sleek ponytail with a chic center part.

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Tamala’s Soft Curls

Tamala Jones glowed—literally and figuratively— when she stood on the red carpet in a sparkling crimson dress and long, soft curls.

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Niecy’s Sky-High Topknot

Several stars sported bangs this week, but Niecy Nash paired hers with an elegant sky-high topknot at the 1st Annual Grammy Producers Brunch.

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Christina’s Bouncy Curls

At Delta Air Lines’ GRAMMY Celebration, Christina Milian sported glossy ebony hair styled with long, voluminous curls.

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Erica’s Beachy Waves

Erica Atkins-Campbell graced the Grammy red carpet in an abundance of loose, free-flowing waves accented with a center part.

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Omarosa’s Shoulder-Length Spirals

Omarosa Manigault was all smiles at the OK! Magazine Pre-GRAMMY Party where she sported bouncy, high-shine spiral curls.

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Rocsi’s Wondrous Waves

Rocsi Diaz was another star who rocked sassy, beachy waves when she attended the Grammy Awards.  A not-so-neat center part gave her style a cool, care-free feel.    

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Kelly’s Fun Fringe

Kelly Rowland arrived at the Republic Records Post GRAMMY Party wearing this season’s hottest hair trend- bold, beautiful bangs.

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Esperanza’s Fearless ‘Fro

Esperanza Spalding opted for her trademark mane move—a fab, fearless ‘fro— for her Grammy appearance.

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KeKe’s New Look

We’re used to seeing Palmer with straight hair, so we’re loving these long, loose curls she rocked at the 4th Annual ESSENCE Black Women In Music event.

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Garcelle’s Beautiful Bun

At the Roc Nation Pre-Grammy Brunch, Garcelle Beauvais rocked an easy-breezy topknot for a fun red carpet look.

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Kelis’s Sassy Streak

This daring diva turned heads with long, chunky curls and her signature platinum blonde streak when she arrived at the 4th Annual ESSENCE Black Women In Music event.

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Solange’s Haute Halo of Curls

Solange let her free-spirited energy shine through when she arrived in this full, fluffy halo of kinky curls. 

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