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Hairstyle File: Taraji P. Henson

Hairstyle File: Taraji P. Henson
By · Updated October 28, 2020
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2001: Flipping Out

At the Razor Magazine Holiday Party & Gift Drive, Henson stepped out in a layered, flipped bob.

Hairstyle File: Taraji P. Henson
02
2002: Sleek and Chic

At the Die Another Day Los Angeles Premiere, Henson wore a sleeker version of her flipped style complete with a chic side part.

Hairstyle File: Taraji P. Henson
03
2004: Cascading Curls

Henson glowed in long honey blonde, curls at the Four Brothers New York City Premiere.

Hairstyle File: Taraji P. Henson
04
2004: Wet N’ Wavy

Henson attended the Los Angeles premiere of Hair Show wearing a slicked back, wavy ’do.

Hairstyle File: Taraji P. Henson
05
2005: Curly Top

At the 10th Annual Multicultural Prism Awards, Henson flaunted a head full of short, auburn ringlets.

Hairstyle File: Taraji P. Henson
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2005: Ride the Wave

Henson was all about waves, waves and more waves at the 10th Annual Soul Train Lady of Soul Awards where she wore a half-up/half-down ’do.

Hairstyle File: Taraji P. Henson
07
2006: Ravishing Ringlets

At Mercedes-Benz L.A. Fashion Week, Henson was red carpet-ready in cascading curls with auburn highlights.

Hairstyle File: Taraji P. Henson
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2007: Totally Banging

At the Weinstein Co.‘s Who’s Your Caddy event, Henson switched up her look and opted for short bangs and waves.

Hairstyle File: Taraji P. Henson
09
2007: Pump up the Volume

Henson arrived at the 9th Annual Educating Young Minds Scholarship Awards Gala in tons of lush layers with a full bang.

Hairstyle File: Taraji P. Henson
10
2008: Up, Up and Away

While attending the 30th Anniversary Carousel Of Hope Ball, Henson dazzled in a simple updo with a side-swept bang.

Hairstyle File: Taraji P. Henson
11
2009: Shaggy Style

At the premiere of The Taking of Pelham 123, Henson wore a flipped shag style with loads of layered bangs.

Hairstyle File: Taraji P. Henson
12
2009: Short Story

Henson kept her layered look for the BET Awards where she sported this short, sassy do.

Hairstyle File: Taraji P. Henson
13
2009: What About Bob?

At the Film Independent Spirit Award nominations press conference, Henson grew out her short layers in exchange for a soft, shoulder-length bob.

Hairstyle File: Taraji P. Henson
14
2009: Hollywood Hottie

Henson arrived at the ESSENCE Black Women In Hollywood Luncheon wearing a chin-length bob with a super-sized swooping bang.

Hairstyle File: Taraji P. Henson
15
2010: Sizzling Strands

At the InStyle Golden Globe Party, Henson added serious sizzle to her strands with curled layers and an over-the-eye bang.

Hairstyle File: Taraji P. Henson
16
2010: Taking Sides

Henson hit the red carpet at the Los Angeles premiere of The Karate Kid wearing a full bodied, asymmetrical bob.

Hairstyle File: Taraji P. Henson
17
2011: Longer Lengths

Henson added a bit of length to her tresses with casual, barely-there curls at the 31st Annual Silver Rose Gala & Auction.

Hairstyle File: Taraji P. Henson
18
2011: Tousled to Perfected

Henson tousled her straight strands into a sexy, voluminous style for the Night for a Cure Party.

Hairstyle File: Taraji P. Henson
19
2011: High Shine Style

At the New Year’s Eve premiere, Henson glowed in a shiny, shoulder-length bob with lots of body.

Hairstyle File: Taraji P. Henson
20
2011: Chic Chignon

On the red carpet of the Emmy Awards, Henson was the epitome of elegance in a graceful side chignon.

Hairstyle File: Taraji P. Henson
21
2011: Pony Up

At the BET Awards, Henson debuted a sleek, high ponytail with a pompadour which was a first for the talented actress.

Hairstyle File: Taraji P. Henson
22
2011: Sophisticated Glam

At a press event hosted by The Cinema Society, Henson was sophisticated and glam in a sleek, shiny bob with her signature one-sided bang.

Hairstyle File: Taraji P. Henson
23
2011: Lengendary Style

At the L’Oreal Legends Gala, Henson swooped her hair into soft, curled layers to frame her heart-shaped face.

Hairstyle File: Taraji P. Henson
24
2012: Lovely Layers

For the premiere of Think Like A Man, Henson added heaps of free-flowing layers to her chin-length bob.

Hairstyle File: Taraji P. Henson
25
2012: Top of the Class

At the 54th Annual Grammy Awards, Henson piled her locks into a wispy updo complete with a few face-framing pieces.

Hairstyle File: Taraji P. Henson
26
2012: Back to Basics

At the NAACP Image Awards, Henson was all smiles in her signature, swingable bob.

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