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Our Fave #EssenceFest Instagram Hairstyles

From the day parties to center stage, top stars share their favorite Instagram hair moments from the 2015 ESSENCE Festival.
By Deena Campbell · Updated October 27, 2020
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Yara Shahidi

Yara Shahidi serves curls for days.

Our Fave #EssenceFest Instagram Hairstyles
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Monica

Monica shows off her red strands at NOLA’s House of Blues.

Our Fave #EssenceFest Instagram Hairstyles
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03
Cynthia Bailey

Cynthia Bailey declares she’s #TeamHairfinity with long, ombre hair.

Our Fave #EssenceFest Instagram Hairstyles
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04
Kelly Rowland

This singer may have captioned her photo, “#whatsinthecup?”, but we’re saying “curlsonfleek!”

Our Fave #EssenceFest Instagram Hairstyles
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05
Angela Simmons

The glam squad helps Angela Simmons prep for her night on the town. Her sleek, long ponytail is the perfect combination to her pale pink dress. 

Our Fave #EssenceFest Instagram Hairstyles
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06
Laurieann “Harlee” Gibson

Blonde hair with a white fedora? Yes, our black is beautiful!

Our Fave #EssenceFest Instagram Hairstyles
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07
Justine Skye

The Purple Unicorn poses for the gram while ridding around backstage with straight strands.

Our Fave #EssenceFest Instagram Hairstyles
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TOPICS:  Instagram