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The Natural Hair Selfies That Inspired Us To Love Our Texture In 2016

Of all the hair resolutions you may be pondering, we hope they include embracing your mane in its most natural state.
The Natural Hair Selfies That Inspired Us To Love Our Texture In 2016
By Nikki Brown · Updated October 26, 2020

Yes, it’s fun to play dress up with extensions, wigs, color and other styling variations, but nothing beats feeling comfortable in the texture that requires zero effort and time. This year, a slew of our favorite A-listers used Instagram as an outlet for flaunting their natural hair and we couldn’t be more thankful. For some, it’s these star-studded moments that pushed us to do the same. Take a look back at the celebrity selfies that were both flawless and inspiring in 2016. 

01
Yaya DaCosta

Space buns for the win! 

The Natural Hair Selfies That Inspired Us To Love Our Texture In 2016
@yayadacosta/Instagram
02
Lupita Nyong’o

The Oscar winner has never shied away from her flaunting her natural texture; especially while on vacay! 

The Natural Hair Selfies That Inspired Us To Love Our Texture In 2016
@lupitanyongo/Instagram
03
Cardi B.

The rapper and reality star is constantly serving looks, but this au naturel moment is our favorite. 

The Natural Hair Selfies That Inspired Us To Love Our Texture In 2016
@iamcardib/Instagram
04
Herieth Paul

The Victoria’s Secret model looks fierce in her natural coils and stylish sunnies. 

The Natural Hair Selfies That Inspired Us To Love Our Texture In 2016
@heriethpaul/Instagram
05
Tamera Mowry

The TV host and mother of two looks flawless in her natural curls. 

The Natural Hair Selfies That Inspired Us To Love Our Texture In 2016
@tameramowrytwo/Instagram
06
Tracee Ellis Ross

The Blackish star pulled off one of our favorite “Don’t Touch My Hair” tributes earlier this year. 

The Natural Hair Selfies That Inspired Us To Love Our Texture In 2016
@traceeellisross/Instagram
07
Uzo Aduba

The Orange Is The New Black actress was a vision in bobby pins this past fall. (Technically, this isn’t a selfie, but we’re still obsessed!)

The Natural Hair Selfies That Inspired Us To Love Our Texture In 2016
@uzoaduba/Instagram
08
Zendaya

Seriously, when doesn’t this girl slay?!

The Natural Hair Selfies That Inspired Us To Love Our Texture In 2016
@zendaya/Instagram
09
Janelle Monáe

The Hidden Figures star flaunts her fabulous fro. 

The Natural Hair Selfies That Inspired Us To Love Our Texture In 2016
@janellemonae/Instagram
10
Imaan Hammam

The gorgeous supermodel is known for her luscious locks, which she flaunts on the runway and in candid selfies. 

The Natural Hair Selfies That Inspired Us To Love Our Texture In 2016
@imaanhammam/Instagram
11
Amandla Stenberg

The fearless actress rocks her natural mane with confidence. 

The Natural Hair Selfies That Inspired Us To Love Our Texture In 2016
@amandlastenberg/Instagram
12
Countess Vaughn

The TV actress proudly unveiled her short coif after talking about the damage done by previous extensions and wigs. 

The Natural Hair Selfies That Inspired Us To Love Our Texture In 2016
@countessdvaughn/Instagram
13
Willow Smith

The young singer and actress flourished in her locs this year. 

The Natural Hair Selfies That Inspired Us To Love Our Texture In 2016
@willowsmith/Instagram
14
Teyonah Parris

Our former cover girl always looks flawless. 

The Natural Hair Selfies That Inspired Us To Love Our Texture In 2016
@teyonahparris/Instagram
15
Winnie Harlow

The Canadian model is a bombshell in her TWA. 

The Natural Hair Selfies That Inspired Us To Love Our Texture In 2016
@winnieharlow/Instagram
16
Yvonne Orji

The breakout star of Insecure slayed in multiple styles this year, including this voluminous do. 

The Natural Hair Selfies That Inspired Us To Love Our Texture In 2016
@yvonneorji/Instagram
17
Yara Shahidi

The Blackish actress is known for consistently slaying in her natural texture. 

The Natural Hair Selfies That Inspired Us To Love Our Texture In 2016
@yarashahidi/Instagram
18
Sza

The singer-songwriter is known for rocking a larger than life hairstyle that we’re obsessed with. 

The Natural Hair Selfies That Inspired Us To Love Our Texture In 2016
@sza/Instagram
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