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Marsai Martin Is Our Latest Hair Crush And Here Are 8 Looks That Prove Why

Marsai Martin is Our Latest Hair Crush And Here Are 8 Looks That Prove Why
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By Siraad Dirshe · Updated October 24, 2020

Quick-witted Black-ish star Marsai Martin is wise beyond her years, and we eagerly look forward to seeing her on TV each week as she plays the hilarious, but fiery Diane.

In addition to being uber-talented, the young actress and soon-to-be producer continuously slays the red carpet. Over the last year, Marsai has made a number of appearances and always looks great when doing so. 

While it can sometimes be tricky to toe the line between trendy and age-appropriate Martin does so effortlessly.

We’ve rounded up nine of our favorite hair looks from the teen below.

Keep scrolling to see why Marin is our latest hair crush.

01
Modern Slick Black Ponytail

When Marsai hit the red carpet of this year’s SAG awards rocking a modern take on a slick black ponytail, we screamed a collective ‘yass’. 

Marsai Martin is Our Latest Hair Crush And Here Are 8 Looks That Prove Why

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02
Sleek and Straight

Marsai proves why sleek and straight tresses will never go out of style and she rocked it effortlessly at the 19th Annual Post-Golden Globes Party. 

Marsai Martin is Our Latest Hair Crush And Here Are 8 Looks That Prove Why

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03
Textured Half Up, Half Down ‘Do

Marsai isn’t afraid to switch up her look and play with her natural texture. And we love this half up, half down ‘do that plays up her curls. 

Marsai Martin is Our Latest Hair Crush And Here Are 8 Looks That Prove Why

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04
Voluminous Textured Curls

When it comes to hair, we live for lots of volume and texture. Marsai has both with this style and we can’t get enough.

Marsai Martin is Our Latest Hair Crush And Here Are 8 Looks That Prove Why

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05
The Perfect Top Knot

We adored Marsai’s chic topknot at this year’s NAACP Image Awards Awards Dinner. 

Marsai Martin is Our Latest Hair Crush And Here Are 8 Looks That Prove Why

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06
Box Braids

We told you the teen knows how to switch it up. She often opts for classic protective styles like box braids. 

Marsai Martin is Our Latest Hair Crush And Here Are 8 Looks That Prove Why

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07
Loose Waves

Marsai makes loose beach waves look fresh and young. And her deep side-part certainly takes things up a few notches. 

Marsai Martin is Our Latest Hair Crush And Here Are 8 Looks That Prove Why

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08
Sleek Low Pony

A sleek low-slung pony is always a winner, especially for a red carpet moment. Marsai looked elegant and regal on the red carpet of the 49th NAACP Image Awards. 

Marsai Martin is Our Latest Hair Crush And Here Are 8 Looks That Prove Why

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