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Hairstyle File: Yaya Dacosta

Yaya Dacosta's 20 most dazzling hairstyles, from sky-high updos to a wild, sexy blowout.
Naturally Beautiful
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By Tia Williams · Updated October 28, 2020
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Yaya Dacosta has been one of our favorite naturalistas ever since she burst on the scene in cycle 3 of “America’s Next Top Model.” With her chemical-free coils, bohemian headwraps and eclectic style, she marched to the beat of her own drummer — and looked fly while she did it!

These days, the Yalie is setting Hollywood on fire with her roles in “Tron: Legacy” and “The Kids Are All Right” — and her tresses are still on-point. From sky-high updos to a wild, sexy blowout, here are twenty of our favorite YaYa mane moments.