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Teyana Taylor Is The Top Hair Chameleon Of 2016

It's been a monumental year for the multitalented Teyana Taylor. We've watched the singer, dancer and actress flex her talents over the years, but she reached new heights in 2016 with the "Fade" music video and multiple fashion ventures (Adidas, Junie's Wraps). If that wasn't enough, the mother and wife also solidified herself as our favorite hair chameleon. She's worn just about every style imaginable this year and with each reveal, we became more enamored with the burgeoning star. See all of her fiercest mane moments below! 
By Nikki Brown · Updated October 26, 2020
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Pretty In Pink

The singer and actress sported this vibrant hue while attending LudaDay Weekend in September 2016. 

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So Icey

The beauty maven rocked white hot tresses in April 2016. 

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Lil Kim Realness

Taylor absolutely slayed her Lil Kim tribute at this year’s VH1 Hip Honors; spot on hair transformation included. 

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Pretty Pixie

Teyana’s short coif stole the show when she sat courtside at an NBA game in April 2016.  

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Blonde Bombshell

Teyana shut down the red carpet in platinum blonde locks at the 2016 ESPYS.

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Wet N’ Wavy

We could barely take our eyes off of Taylor when she walked the Yeezy Season 4 show in this sexy do. 

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Waves For Days

Teyana’s jet black hairstyle shined during an S.O.B.’s appearance in February 2016. 

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Cute In Cornrows

Teyana sat front row at DKNY’s most recent NYFW show in a set of clean and cute braids. 

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Bantu Knots

And who could forget when Teyana slayed in these braided bantu knots?!

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Black and Proud

Teyana sported an epic afro to the White House, where her husband Iman Shumpert was honored alongside the Cleveland Cavaliers for their NBA championship.

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Soul Train Standout

Teyana’s curls were the perfect match for her sheer gown at this year’s Soul Train Music Awards. 

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Chestnut Waves

Teyana attended The Blonds’ Spring 2017 NYFW show and quickly stood out in beautiful waves. 

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Sleek and Chic

And the hair switch-ups continued during NYFW. Here, Teyana goes bone straight for the Milly Spring 2017 show. 

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Platinum Pixie

The singer gave us futuristic vibes when she debuted this fierce cut and color. 

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Lob With Length

For the Hood By Air Spring 2017, Teyana reverted to wet and wavy greatness. 

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Brown Bombshell

In October, Teyana launched her Reebok “Teyana T” sneaker in an equally fabulous hairstyle. 

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Curly Lob

Teyana also sported a textured lob to The Wendy Williams Show in September 2016. 

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Red Hot Bob

We couldn’t get enough of this shoulder length style during VH1’s “Divas Holiday: Unsilent Night” special. 

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Waist Length Realness

Teyana arrived to the VH1 “Divas Holiday: Unsilent Night” event in an epic and lengthy hairstyle. 

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Slicked Bob

Teyana slicked back her “Fade” do for the 2016 American Music Awards.

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Simple and Stylish

This understated bob is what hair dreams are made of. 

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Braided Goddess

These long braids are everything! 

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Jumbo Twists

Yes, Teyana slays in protective styling, too.

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The Perfect Lob

Need we say more?

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