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Home • Hair

Nia Long's New Braided 'Do

Nia Long is giving her fans a new, youthful look.
Nia Long's New Braided 'Do
Instagram.com/iamnialong
By Jolie A. Doggett · Updated October 27, 2020
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Nia’s got a new style! Actress Nia Long took to Instagram to show off her smooth, braided pigtails (complete with baby hairs).

“Love this hair,” she wrote in the caption and gave a shout out to her stylist and friend Jahmai of Los Angeles.

Braids are nothing new to this leading lady. Over the Christmas holiday, Long wore lengthy, beaded cornrows complete with cowrie shells for a bold and beautiful look. Protective styling never looked so good!

What do you think of Nia’s new style? Have you ever wanted to wear braids?