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Street Style: The Fiercest Natural Hairstyles

We love looking to celebs for hair and beauty inspiration, but when it comes to fierce natural hairstyles, sometimes the best models are real women! Here, we hit the streets of New York City to find the coolest new ways to rock curly, coily and kinky tresses. From intricate, twisted updos to halos of fluffy curls, check out these sexy, chic, natural wonders. Here's what you had to say: April commented via Facebook: "The afro has always worked for me." Kayla wrote via Facebook: "I don't go natural. I'm a proud weave wearer."
Street Style: The Fiercest Natural Hairstyles
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By Tia Williams · Updated October 29, 2020
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We love looking to celebs for hair and beauty inspiration, but when it comes to fierce natural hairstyles, sometimes the best models are real women! Here, we hit the streets of New York City to find the coolest new ways to rock curly, coily and kinky tresses. From intricate, twisted updos to halos of fluffy curls, check out these sexy, chic, natural wonders.