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Taraji P. Henson Has Been A Hair Chameleon Throughout The Decades

The actress has given us the best hair inspiration over the years, and she's not stopping in 2020.
Taraji P. Henson’s Best Hair Looks Through The Years
By Shalwah Evans · Updated December 6, 2020

When Taraji P. Henson first teased that she was dropping a hair care line, people were both curious and intrigued. Many assumed that it was a line for naturalistas, but at the same time questioned her knowledge of natural hair.

But not only was TPH by Taraji in production before her natural big chop, it was being formulated for everyone. And who better to drop a line of products for all hair types? Being the hair chameleon she is, Henson has worn every type of hair your can imagine. So she knows a little something about getting a mane together, and of course, serving a look.

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From playing the spiciest Cookie you’ve ever gotten a taste of on Empire, to being on the red carpet draped in couture, to just being your favorite around the way girl, the actress’ hair has been one of her main companions. For a while, the bob became known as her signature style, but she also became well-known for remixing the hell out of that ‘do. Over the years she’s given us some of our greatest hairspiration.

As we honor the magic of this Black girl and look ahead to all the wonders she has left to show us, we look back at some of our favorite hair moments from our latest ESSENCE cover star throughout the past decade.

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With Old Hollywood Glam Curls
Taraji P. Henson’s Best Hair Looks Through The Years
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Wearing A Tousled Updo
Taraji P. Henson’s Best Hair Looks Through The Years
Jason Kempin/Getty Images for BET
03
Playing Cookie In Curls And Baby Bangs
Taraji P. Henson’s Best Hair Looks Through The Years
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Rocking An Edgy Topknot And Side Swept Bang
Taraji P. Henson’s Best Hair Looks Through The Years
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05
Looking Sleek In A Sleek Lob
Taraji P. Henson’s Best Hair Looks Through The Years
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06
Sporting Shaved Sides With Her Bob Pulled Back
Taraji P. Henson’s Best Hair Looks Through The Years
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07
With A Sweet And Romantic Bun
Taraji P. Henson’s Best Hair Looks Through The Years
Mike Coppola/WireImage
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In Beautiful Natural Full Curls
Taraji P. Henson’s Best Hair Looks Through The Years
Noam Galai/Getty Images
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With A Next Level Chin-Length Bob
Taraji P. Henson’s Best Hair Looks Through The Years
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Sporting Her Bob In A Golden Hue
Taraji P. Henson’s Best Hair Looks Through The Years
JB Lacroix/WireImage
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Sporting a Happy Top Knot
Taraji P. Henson’s Best Hair Looks Through The Years
Theo Wargo/Getty Images
12
Fun & Flirty on the Red Carpet
Taraji P. Henson’s Best Hair Looks Through The Years
13
Rocking Bold Blond Accents
Taraji P. Henson’s Best Hair Looks Through The Years
14
Fiery Red
Taraji P. Henson’s Best Hair Looks Through The Years
Kevin Winter/Getty Images
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