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Home · Hair

Solange: 12 Months, 12 Hairstyles

Solange is one of our favorite curly girls, and this year, we saw the chic star constantly change up her look. Some days, she wore her own kinky coils, while on others she rocked a full head of spiraled extensions. Here's the year in review for Solange's ever-evolving hairstyles.
By Nicole Marie Melton · Updated October 28, 2020
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January: Fashionable ‘Fro

Solange flaunted full, shoulder-length spirals and a rich, red lip at the Alberta Ferretti runway show during the Milan Fashion Week.

Solange: 12 Months, 12 Hairstyles
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February: Ripe for the Picking

Solange flaunted her full, picked-out hair and juicy, vivid orange lipstick at the Carlo Pazolini Flagship Store Opening Party. 

Solange: 12 Months, 12 Hairstyles
03
March: Free-Spirited ‘Fro

Solange stepped out at the Stuart Weitzman boutique in New York City wearing a free-spirited ‘fro and bright, candy-colored lips.

Solange: 12 Months, 12 Hairstyles
04
April: Sleek and Chic

Solange straightened her curly mane in the spring when she wore a sleek center bun at the 6th Annual DKMS Linked Against Blood Cancer Gala.

Solange: 12 Months, 12 Hairstyles
05
May: Beauty in Balance

Solange graced the red carpet at the Costume Institute Gala in picture-perfect ringlets. She let her bright yellow frock do all the talking and opted for a nude, barely-there makup look to balance it all out.

Solange: 12 Months, 12 Hairstyles
06
June: Easy-Breezy Beautiful

Solange was easy-breezy and beautiful as she flaunted her natural hair with dark copper eyeshadow, dark eyeliner and sweet pink lips at the See What Unfolds Live event.

Solange: 12 Months, 12 Hairstyles
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July: Braided Beauty

Solange brought her waist-length braids back in the middle of the summer when she was spotted at the INC International Concepts Unveils Camila Alves as Brand Ambassador party.

Solange: 12 Months, 12 Hairstyles
08
August: Blown Away

Solange opted to blow dry her naturally curly hair straight when she attended Mercedes-Benz Fashion Week at Lincoln Center in New York City.

Solange: 12 Months, 12 Hairstyles
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September: Red Carpet Beauty

The trendy naturalista stepped out in a halo of fluffy, kinky curls at the amfAR Milano 2012 during Milan Fashion Week. She paired her curly mane with a matte red lip and jet black, winged eyeliner.

Solange: 12 Months, 12 Hairstyles
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October: Straight Story

Solange traded in her coily curls for bone straight strands tucked into a sleek chignon when she arrived at the Angel Ball 2012 hosted by Gabrielle’s Angel Foundation. She topped off the look with a matte orangey-red lip and feathery, fringed lashes.

Solange: 12 Months, 12 Hairstyles
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November: Very Voluminous

Solange arrived at the 22nd annual Glamour Women of the Year Awards wearing a fluffy, shoulder-length halo of curls.  Her bright orange lip gives this look the perfect pop of color.

Solange: 12 Months, 12 Hairstyles
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December: Beautiful in Bangs

Knowles loves to switch up her curly coif, and this update with bangs that she wore at the Ermenegildo Zegna ‘Essenze’ Collection Launch event is refreshing and fab!

Solange: 12 Months, 12 Hairstyles
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