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16 Low Maintenance Vacation Hairstyles That Are Celebrity Approved

Not only do our favorite celebs serve on the red carpet; they also slay while on vacation and often without their glam squads in tow. The secret seems to be in the hair, and we're taking notes on how to stunt for a summer getaway. Whether your traveling to a tropical island or jet setting to a cooler destination, these low maintenance A-list hairstyles won't lead you astray. 
By Jennifer Ford · Updated October 26, 2020
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01
Beautiful Baldie

K. Michelle’s big chop may inspire you to do the same. 

16 Low Maintenance Vacation Hairstyles That Are Celebrity Approved
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02
Blonde Braids

Monica is giving us all the bohemian feels with these waist-length platinum blonde braids and head wrap.

16 Low Maintenance Vacation Hairstyles That Are Celebrity Approved
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03
Ribbon Braids

Media maven Karen Civil rocked these stylish cornrows with ribbon by the pool on her day off.

16 Low Maintenance Vacation Hairstyles That Are Celebrity Approved
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04
The Protective Style Messy Bun

While vacationing in Cuba, Teyonah Parris fashioned her protective style into a perfectly imperfect messy bun. 

16 Low Maintenance Vacation Hairstyles That Are Celebrity Approved
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05
Beaded Braids

Teyonah Parris also rocked this beautiful braided ‘do for a recent beach day. 

16 Low Maintenance Vacation Hairstyles That Are Celebrity Approved
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06
Tousled Bob

Kelly Rowland strikes a pose in Sydney, Australia while slaying in a wavy bob.

16 Low Maintenance Vacation Hairstyles That Are Celebrity Approved
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07
Floor-Swept Braids

Eva Marcille is our ultimate summer hair crush in her honey blonde waist-length braids. 

16 Low Maintenance Vacation Hairstyles That Are Celebrity Approved
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08
Half-Up, Half-Down Braids

Before revealing her pregnancy, Serena Williams styled her braids in this half-up, half-down style while on vacation. 

16 Low Maintenance Vacation Hairstyles That Are Celebrity Approved
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09
Shoulder-Length Texture

Paris Fashion Week was no match for Gabrielle Union’s all natural texture tresses. 

16 Low Maintenance Vacation Hairstyles That Are Celebrity Approved
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10
Faux Locs

Earlier this summer, Taraji P. Henson flexed in her faux locs during a post awards season vacation. 

16 Low Maintenance Vacation Hairstyles That Are Celebrity Approved
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11
Sun-Kissed Color

Last summer, Teyana Taylor lightened up her tresses before hitting up the beach. 

16 Low Maintenance Vacation Hairstyles That Are Celebrity Approved
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12
Pretty Pixie

Janelle Monae’s pixie cut is the perfect vacation ‘do to wear underneath beach hats.

16 Low Maintenance Vacation Hairstyles That Are Celebrity Approved
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13
Braided Ponytail

Last year, Nicki Minaj rocked cornrows braided up into a long ponytail for her birthday getaway in Turks and Caicos.

16 Low Maintenance Vacation Hairstyles That Are Celebrity Approved
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14
Weather-Proof Top Knot

When all else fails, a simple top knot, a la Lala Anthony, will bring your vacay slay full circle. 

16 Low Maintenance Vacation Hairstyles That Are Celebrity Approved
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15
Sun-Drenched TWA

Earlier this year, Lupita Nyong’o inspired us to love our au naturel selves when she flaunted her TWA in Bali. 

16 Low Maintenance Vacation Hairstyles That Are Celebrity Approved
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16
Goddess Braids

Issa Rae was the epitome of Black girl magic when she rocked straight back cornrows in Honolulu, Hawaii.

16 Low Maintenance Vacation Hairstyles That Are Celebrity Approved
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TOPICS:  Celebrity Hairstyles