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A Tribute To Tracee Ellis Ross' Biggest and Boldest Hair Moments

Tracee Ellis Ross is the "girlfriend" (pun intended) we all wish we had. Beyond the tremendous support she always shows her peers, the actress has an infectious sense of humor, killer fashion sense and hair that we can stare at all day. The 'Black-ish' star undoubtedly has one of the most iconic manes in Hollywood and with her birthday coming up this weekend (October 29), we're reminded of just how glorious her crown truly is. Seriously, when has Ross' curly coif not been epic?! Spoiler alert: never! Take a look back at some of her biggest, poofiest and prettiest hair moments on the red carpet. 
By Nikki Brown · Updated October 26, 2020
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Tracee Ellis Ross’ Glorious Mane

Seriously, how amazing does Tracee’s hair look during this gravity-defying moment at Black Girls Rock! 2016?!

A Tribute To Tracee Ellis Ross' Biggest and Boldest Hair Moments
Gilbert Carrasquillo
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Tracee Ellis Ross’ Glorious Mane

Tracee flashes a radiant smile at Tracy Reese’s NYFW Spring 2015 show. 

 

A Tribute To Tracee Ellis Ross' Biggest and Boldest Hair Moments
Michael N. Todaro
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Tracee Ellis Ross’ Glorious Mane

We’re obsessed with this hair moment; perfection! 

A Tribute To Tracee Ellis Ross' Biggest and Boldest Hair Moments
D Dipasupil
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Tracee Ellis Ross’ Glorious Mane

And no matter the occasion, her hair always looks effortless and beautiful. 

A Tribute To Tracee Ellis Ross' Biggest and Boldest Hair Moments
Bennett Raglin
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Tracee Ellis Ross’ Glorious Mane

Tracee looked like a curly-haired angel at the 2015 Primetime Emmy Awards. 

A Tribute To Tracee Ellis Ross' Biggest and Boldest Hair Moments
Barry King
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Tracee Ellis Ross’ Glorious Mane

Tracee’s hair spoke volumes at the Hammer Museum’s “Gala In The Garden” in October 2014.

A Tribute To Tracee Ellis Ross' Biggest and Boldest Hair Moments
Steve Granitz
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Tracee Ellis Ross’ Glorious Mane

Tracee flaunted her curly crown perfectly at this Black-ish wrap party. 

A Tribute To Tracee Ellis Ross' Biggest and Boldest Hair Moments
Matt Petit
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Tracee Ellis Ross’ Glorious Mane

Tracee’s curls were poppin’ at the L.A. premiere of The Hunger Games: Mockingjay Part 1 in November 2014. 

 

 

A Tribute To Tracee Ellis Ross' Biggest and Boldest Hair Moments
Barry King
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Tracee Ellis Ross’ Glorious Mane

The 2015 NAACP Image Awards red carpet was officially owned by our favorite curly girl. 

A Tribute To Tracee Ellis Ross' Biggest and Boldest Hair Moments
Charley Gallay
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Tracee Ellis Ross’ Glorious Mane

It’s never a dull moment with Tracee’s curly coif!

A Tribute To Tracee Ellis Ross' Biggest and Boldest Hair Moments
Paul Archuleta
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Tracee Ellis Ross’ Glorious Mane

She’s gone with the wind fabulous! 

A Tribute To Tracee Ellis Ross' Biggest and Boldest Hair Moments
Noel Vasquez
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Tracee Ellis Ross’ Glorious Mane

Tracee served afro realness at the Paley Center for Media in September 2014. 

A Tribute To Tracee Ellis Ross' Biggest and Boldest Hair Moments
Frederick M. Brown
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Tracee Ellis Ross’ Glorious Mane

In 2015, Tracee’s curly coils looked beautiful at the annual Garden Brunch in Washington, D.C.

A Tribute To Tracee Ellis Ross' Biggest and Boldest Hair Moments
Paul Morigi
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Tracee Ellis Ross’ Glorious Mane

Tracee’s a ravishing lady in red at the 2015 BET Awards. 

A Tribute To Tracee Ellis Ross' Biggest and Boldest Hair Moments
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Tracee Ellis Ross’ Glorious Mane

Tracee’s hair is always on point for late night show appearances. 

A Tribute To Tracee Ellis Ross' Biggest and Boldest Hair Moments
Randy Holmes
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Tracee Ellis Ross’ Glorious Mane

The actress’ curly bangs gave us life at ELLE‘s 2016 Women In Television Dinner. 

A Tribute To Tracee Ellis Ross' Biggest and Boldest Hair Moments
Jon Kopaloff
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Tracee Ellis Ross’ Glorious Mane

Tracee’s pillowsoft curls were picture perfect at SiriusXM Studio in March 2016.

A Tribute To Tracee Ellis Ross' Biggest and Boldest Hair Moments
Cindy Ord
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Tracee Ellis Ross’ Glorious Mane

This year’s Black Girls Rock! ceremony including plenty of fabulous hair moments from Ross.  

A Tribute To Tracee Ellis Ross' Biggest and Boldest Hair Moments
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Tracee Ellis Ross’ Glorious Mane

Fresh, fabulous and frizz-free; yas queen! 

A Tribute To Tracee Ellis Ross' Biggest and Boldest Hair Moments
Gilbert Carrasquillo
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Tracee Ellis Ross’ Glorious Mane

Come through with the curly coif and smoky eye! 

A Tribute To Tracee Ellis Ross' Biggest and Boldest Hair Moments
Gilbert Carrasquillo
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