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Home • Hair

Hair Street Style: Senegalese Twists

Whether in a top knot or twisted half-up or half-down, Senegalese twists are making an appearance everywhere this summer. Take a look at ladies rocking the beautiful protective hairstyle.
By Deena Campbell · Updated October 27, 2020
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Jewel Burks attends ESSENCE Fest 2015 in New Orleans, LA.

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Hannan Saleh
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Jillian Gray attends ESSENCE Fest 2015 in New Orleans, LA.

Summer's Hottest Style: Senegalese Twists
Hannan Saleh
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Shakira Johnson attends the ColorComm “She Who Dares” Cocktails & Conversation event in New York City.

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Ianaya Hill attends the Miss African Roots USA Cultural Pageant in Miami, Florida.

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Ashley Edwards attends ESSENCE Fest 2015 in New Orleans, LA.

Summer's Hottest Style: Senegalese Twists
Hannan Saleh
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Koku Gonza attends the Women’s Empowerment Brunch in London.

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Shaneil Stewart attends the Women’s Empowerment Brunch in London.

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Akua Gyau rocks her fabulous festival hair at the Roots Picnic in Philadelphia.

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Tiara McLendon attends the Creme of Nature Hair Color Crush Event in Washington, DC.

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Jaheriera M. White attends the Live Your Dream Tour at Alley NYC in New York. 

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Seanna Kaye attends the Natural Hair Brunch Affair in New York.

Summer's Hottest Style: Senegalese Twists
Dameon Morris
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Nicole R. Smith flaunts her gorgeous hair in New York City. 

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Nakita Gibbs-Springer celebrates her look and natural lifestyle at the The Healthy Hair & Beauty Affair II.

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Sherol Wiltshire attends the kickoff for the Blissful Curls Tour in New York.

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Rica Elysee attends the kickoff for the Blissful Curls Tour in New York.

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Monroe Steele attends Ursula Stephen’s Brunch Series, The Beauty & The Brand in New York City. 

 

Summer's Hottest Style: Senegalese Twists