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Hairstyle File: Gabrielle Union

ESSENCE's Black Women in Hollywood honoree sports tresses that are truly enviable.
By Nicole Marie Melton · Updated October 28, 2020
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2004: Golden Touch

Union sported golden-blond highlights in her straight strands when she stepped out at a Hip-Hop Summit event in Beverly Hills.

Hairstyle File: Gabrielle Union
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2004: Tressed to Impress

For the premiere of Something the Lord Made , Union styled her spiral curls in a half-up/half-down style.

Hairstyle File: Gabrielle Union
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2005: Short Story

At an HBO Golden Globes Awards Party, Union opted for a sexy short style with layered, bouncy curls.

Hairstyle File: Gabrielle Union
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2005: Ride the Wave

For the premiere of The Honeymooners, Union arrived in shiny, shoulder-length waves.

Hairstyle File: Gabrielle Union
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2008: Red Carpet Ready

Union starred in the 2008 film Meet Dave and was the center of attention at the movie’s premiere in radiant, honey-streaked strands.

Hairstyle File: Gabrielle Union
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2009: Good Hair

Union took to the red carpet at the premiere of Good Hair wearing lush curls with swooping, face-framing layers.

Hairstyle File: Gabrielle Union
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2009: Signature Style

For the Washington Gala Dinner, Union was all smiles in her trademark loose waves.

Hairstyle File: Gabrielle Union
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2009: Princess Chic

Union arrived on the red carpet at a Target shopping event wearing shiny locks with soft curls fit for a princess.

Hairstyle File: Gabrielle Union
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2009: Taking Sides

Union swept her long waves over one shoulder for a full-on glam look at an Emmy Awards party hosted by PEOPLE magazine.

Hairstyle File: Gabrielle Union
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2009: Sleek Starlet

At the BET Honors, Union glowed in sleek, shiny strands with a side part.

Hairstyle File: Gabrielle Union
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2010: High and Mighty

A super-smooth high ponytail was the hairstyle of choice when Union attended the Clive Davis Pre-Grammy party in 2010.

Hairstyle File: Gabrielle Union
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2010: Lighten Up

In 2010, it was all about color, color,and more color for Union’s sizzling strands. She opted for an all-over auburn hue with bright blonde highlights.

Hairstyle File: Gabrielle Union
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2010: Amber Alert

At the NAACP Image Awards, Union added long layers to her new bright locks for a Farrah Fawcett-esque look.

Hairstyle File: Gabrielle Union
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2011: Hollywood Hottie

Union exuded Old Hollywood Glamour when she attended the ESSENCE Black Women in Hollywood luncheon in a faux bob with chunky curls.

Hairstyle File: Gabrielle Union
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2011: Sultry Siren

Union showed off her sexy side when she arrived at the New York premiere of Transformers wearing va-va-voom curls — with a sultry gaze to match.

Hairstyle File: Gabrielle Union
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2011: Wavy Wonder

Union added subtle highlights to her long waves at a Regal Cinema event.

Hairstyle File: Gabrielle Union
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2011: Straight Story

Union traded in her textured tresses for a long, sleek ’do while attending a screening for the Africa Outreach Project.

Hairstyle File: Gabrielle Union
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2012: Making the Braid

Union arrived at the Clive Davis Pre-Grammy party wearing a waist-length, over-the-shoulder snake braid.

Hairstyle File: Gabrielle Union
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2012: Down the Middle

Union was all smiles at a Planned Parenthood fundraiser wearing long, loose curls with auburn low-lights and a center part.

Hairstyle File: Gabrielle Union
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2012: Top of the Class

At the Los Angeles premiere of Think Like a Man, Union dazzled in a free-flowing up-do complete with face-framing layers.

Hairstyle File: Gabrielle Union
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2012: Sunny Delight

Union let her hair back down at the Atlanta premiere of Think Like a Man where she was a ray of sunshine in a bright yellow dress and honey gold highlights.

Hairstyle File: Gabrielle Union