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Hairstyle File: Teyonah Parris's Natural Style

Teyonah Parris has quickly become one of the hottest naturalista hair crushes in Tinseltown. In honor of the fly tress trendsetter, here's a look at a few of her mane moments we love the most.
By Nicole Marie Melton · Updated October 27, 2020
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Awesome Afro

Parris flaunted an awesome afro and a brilliant smile when she attended Kari Feinstein’s Pre-Emmy Style Lounge.

Teyonah Parris's Natural Style
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Best Updo

Parris’s natural hair updo was all the rage among naturalistas when she arrived at the 19th Annual Screen Actors Guild Awards. Get the scoop on this luxe look from her stylist here.

Teyonah Parris's Natural Style
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03
Naturally Flawless

Parris loves rocking intricate updos and she wore another one of her splendid styles at the Breaking Bad special premiere event.

Teyonah Parris's Natural Style
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04
Mane Attraction

All eyes were on Parris when she walked the red carpet at AMC’s Mad Men season 6 premiere in this head-turning topknot.

Teyonah Parris's Natural Style
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Sizzling Strands

Parris sizzled in this upscale updo that she topped off with a bold red lip at the Entertainment Weekly Screen Actors Guild Awards pre-party.

Teyonah Parris's Natural Style
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06
Simply Beautiful

An easy-breezy side-pony was the hairstyle of choice when Parris attended the  Los Angeles premiere of 42.

Teyonah Parris's Natural Style
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Casual Chic
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Teyonah Parris's Natural Style
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Fro and Go

Parris flaunted a full, fluffy ‘fro when she attended the Shame Gala Screening.

Teyonah Parris's Natural Style