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Home · Long Hairstyles

21 Black Girl-Approved Ways To Show Off In Rapunzel Hair

Long hair, don't care! 
21 Black Girl-Approved Ways To Show Off In Rapunzel Hair
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By Nikki Brown · Updated October 26, 2020

The magic of textured hair lies in its versatility. Whether it’s curly, kinky or coiled, manipulating each strand into literally any style is possible, thanks to its ability to withstand all kinds of styling methods.

Although we love seeing afros and braids on the red carpet, it seems rapunzel-style hair is having a moment among the A-list.

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For the past few weeks, record-breaking rapper Nicki Minaj has been slaying in strands that literally sweep the floor, proving that her beauty choices are as bold as her personality.

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And let’s not forget Beyonce and Rihanna, who also opted for seriously long extensions at this year’s Grammy Awards.

Rapunzel hair isn’t exclusive to straight strands, either. Keep scrolling to see 20 more photos of famous women putting their own spin on the classic style.  

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Naomi Campbell

Proving that rapunzel hair doesn’t always have to be long and loose, the supermodel styled hers into a braid for the 2016 CFDA Fashion Awards.

21 Black Girl-Approved Ways To Show Off In Rapunzel Hair
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Naomi Campbell

And for the 2017  AmFAR New York Gala, she styled her signature strands into mermaid waves. 

21 Black Girl-Approved Ways To Show Off In Rapunzel Hair
Presley Ann Slack
03
Rihanna

For the 2017 Grammy Awards, RiRi opted for cascading auburn waves. 

21 Black Girl-Approved Ways To Show Off In Rapunzel Hair
Steve Granitz
04
Rihanna

And back in 2011, she looked like a real life mermaid during her red hair phase. 

21 Black Girl-Approved Ways To Show Off In Rapunzel Hair
Franck Prevel
05
Beyoncé

The expectant mother owned music’s biggest night in hair that went beyond her pregnant belly. 

21 Black Girl-Approved Ways To Show Off In Rapunzel Hair
Jason LaVeris
06
Beyoncé

And last year, she slayed our entire existence in this braided ponytail at the Tidal x 1020 concert. 

21 Black Girl-Approved Ways To Show Off In Rapunzel Hair
John Lamparski
07
Ciara

In October 2016 and just before announcing her second pregnancy, CiCi took our breath away in a cream pant suit and these beautiful blonde waves. 

21 Black Girl-Approved Ways To Show Off In Rapunzel Hair
Cindy Ord
08
Solange

Long before A Seat At The Table–2012 to be exact–the Grammy winner sported extra long box braids. 

21 Black Girl-Approved Ways To Show Off In Rapunzel Hair
Jamie McCarthy
09
Justine Skye

Our favorite unicorn is known for her long and luscious purple locks. 

21 Black Girl-Approved Ways To Show Off In Rapunzel Hair
Noam Galai
10
Christina Milian

Earlier this week, the singer and actress hid her onyx locks under these straight, blonde strands. Are you feelin’ it?

21 Black Girl-Approved Ways To Show Off In Rapunzel Hair
JB Lacroix
11
Teyana Taylor

For VH1’s 2016 Divas Holiday, the singer and actress smoldered on the red carpet in extra long tresses. 

21 Black Girl-Approved Ways To Show Off In Rapunzel Hair
Michael Loccisano
12
Erykah Badu

The singer’s floor swept shoestring braids captured everyone’s attention at the 2016 Soul Train Music Awards.

21 Black Girl-Approved Ways To Show Off In Rapunzel Hair
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Taraji P. Henson

At the most recent American Music Awards, the Hidden Figures star gave us life in this wavy low ponytail. Perfection! 

21 Black Girl-Approved Ways To Show Off In Rapunzel Hair
Allen Berezovsky
14
Winnie Harlow

The Canadian model opted for long black hair while perusing Paris Fashion Week’s Fall/Winter 2017/2018 season. 

21 Black Girl-Approved Ways To Show Off In Rapunzel Hair
Pascal Le Segretain
15
Ashanti

The Grammy winner’s birthday is October 13.

21 Black Girl-Approved Ways To Show Off In Rapunzel Hair
Jason LaVeris
16
Lala Anthony

Lala is another one of our favorite hair chameleons, often wearing long hairstyles that remind us of Rapunzel. 

21 Black Girl-Approved Ways To Show Off In Rapunzel Hair
Aurora Rose
17
Tasha Smith

The actress put her own twist–literally–on rapunzel hair at the BET Awards. 

21 Black Girl-Approved Ways To Show Off In Rapunzel Hair
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Remy Ma

Since returning to the music scene two years ago, the rapper has shown us that there are a million and one ways to slay in long hair. 

21 Black Girl-Approved Ways To Show Off In Rapunzel Hair
Brad Barket
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Kehlani

The singer, who is currently on tour, slays in a bevy of hairstyles, including cascading waves. 

21 Black Girl-Approved Ways To Show Off In Rapunzel Hair
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