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Home • Hair

Hair Street Style: 20 Reasons Why Howard U. Is Far From Basic

Bison magic is real, and these natural beauties give new meaning to hair hotness.
By By Deena Campbell Photos By LaVa · Updated October 27, 2020
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Howard Hotness

A howard alumnae sports her big hair while repping her school. 

Hair Street Style: 20 Reasons Why Howard U. Is Far From Basic
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Howard Hotness

Brandi Washington shows off her hair at Howard University’s homecoming in Washington, D.C.

Hair Street Style: 20 Reasons Why Howard U. Is Far From Basic
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Howard Hotness

Shani Crowe shows off her hair at Howard University’s homecoming in Washington, D.C.

Hair Street Style: 20 Reasons Why Howard U. Is Far From Basic
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Howard Hotness

Candace Hokett shows off her hair at Howard University’s homecoming in Washington, D.C.

Hair Street Style: 20 Reasons Why Howard U. Is Far From Basic
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Howard Hotness

Albee Sinayoko shows off her hair at Howard University’s homecoming in Washington, D.C.

Hair Street Style: 20 Reasons Why Howard U. Is Far From Basic
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Howard Hotness

A student sports her big, curly hair while repping her school.

Hair Street Style: 20 Reasons Why Howard U. Is Far From Basic
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Howard Hotness

Kambria Ruffin shows off her hair at Howard University’s homecoming in Washington, D.C.

Hair Street Style: 20 Reasons Why Howard U. Is Far From Basic
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Howard Hotness

Kayla Jamerson shows off her hair at Howard University’s homecoming in Washington, D.C.

Hair Street Style: 20 Reasons Why Howard U. Is Far From Basic
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Howard Hotness

Kelah Cash shows off her hair at Howard University’s homecoming in Washington, D.C.

Hair Street Style: 20 Reasons Why Howard U. Is Far From Basic
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Howard Hotness

Mariah Lewinson shows off her hair at Howard University’s homecoming in Washington, D.C.

Hair Street Style: 20 Reasons Why Howard U. Is Far From Basic
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Howard Hotness

Marissa Johnson shows off her hair at Howard University’s homecoming in Washington, D.C.

Hair Street Style: 20 Reasons Why Howard U. Is Far From Basic
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Howard Hotness

Maya Tomes shows off her hair at Howard University’s homecoming in Washington, D.C.

Hair Street Style: 20 Reasons Why Howard U. Is Far From Basic
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Howard Hotness

Maya Tomes, Mariah Lewinson and Kambria Ruffin show off her hair at Howard University’s homecoming in Washington, D.C.

Hair Street Style: 20 Reasons Why Howard U. Is Far From Basic
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Howard Hotness

Nantha McKenney shows off her hair at Howard University’s homecoming in Washington, D.C.

Hair Street Style: 20 Reasons Why Howard U. Is Far From Basic
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Howard Hotness

Paige Kimble shows off her hair at Howard University’s homecoming in Washington, D.C.

Hair Street Style: 20 Reasons Why Howard U. Is Far From Basic
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Howard Hotness

Raven Buckner shows off her hair at Howard University’s homecoming in Washington, D.C.

Hair Street Style: 20 Reasons Why Howard U. Is Far From Basic
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Howard Hotness

Kierra Holiday flaunts her hot hair at Howard University’s homecoming in Washington, DC.

Hair Street Style: 20 Reasons Why Howard U. Is Far From Basic
Nyki Elle
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Howard Hotness

Janelle Floyd flaunts her hot hair at Howard University’s homecoming in Washington, DC.

Hair Street Style: 20 Reasons Why Howard U. Is Far From Basic
Nyki Elle
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Howard Hotness

Angel Manneh flaunts her hot hair at Howard University’s homecoming in Washington, DC.

Hair Street Style: 20 Reasons Why Howard U. Is Far From Basic
Nyki Elle