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19 Celebs Slaying In Beautiful Locs

Despite the issues brought on by a recent court ruling that says banning an employee from wearing locs isn't discrimination, we'll always applaud those who proudly rock the hairstyle. We've seen locs put through the ringer in the workplace, schools and even Hollywood, but its legacy as a culturally significant style for black people endures. These celebrities are a beautiful reminder of that. 
By Nikki Brown · Updated October 26, 2020
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Ava DuVernay

The groundbreaking director’s locs are undeniably gorgeous. We love seeing them on and off the red carpet. 

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Lisa Bonet

The beautiful actress has been wearing her lengthy locs for quite some time. We’re still in love. 

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Lalah Hathaway

It’s not unusual to see the singer step outside the beauty box with her styling choices. Her colorful locs are #hairgoals. 

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Damian Marley

Jr. Gong’s luscious locs nearly touch the floor. 

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Wiz Khalifa

The rapper has been growing his locs for just a few years and they’ve already become a part of his signature look. 

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Kelela

The singer-songwriter is always a standout with locs that have been styled into an asymmetrical bob. 

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Future

The Atlanta rapper loc’d mane is a mix of blonde and brown hues. 

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Willow Smith

The teenage actress and singer is currently growing out a head of beautiful locs, that always look effortlessly styled. 

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Stevie Wonder

The iconic singer has worn locs for most of his legendary career. 

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Chloe x Halle

The singing sister duo have delivered plenty of amazing beauty moments this year, due in part to their gorgeous locs. 

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Toni Morrison

The iconic author has proudly worn locs for as long as we can remember. 

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Wale

The rapper once apologized for making Black women feel that they need to alter their bodies, writing on an Instagram post, “Ladies I promise we like y’all for bein’ sexy. But we LOVE y’all for being everything else.”

 

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Richard Sherman

The Seattle Seahawks player is also known for his shoulder-length locs. 

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Ledisi

The powerhouse singer is constantly styling her locs into super cute looks. We’re always excited to see what she’ll do next!

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Waka Flocka Flame

The Atlanta rapper shows no signs of cutting off his locs, too. 

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Jaden Smith

Will and Jada’s uber talented son is also sporting chestnut brown locs. 

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Shanola Hampton

The Shameless actress has never shied away from flaunting her beautiful locs. 

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Nile Rodgers

The legendary musician has sported shaggy locs for most of his career. 

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Whoopi Goldberg

It’s hard to imagine the actress and TV host without her iconic locs. 

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