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Zendaya is Officially the Hair Chameleon of 2017, Here's the Proof!

By Bukky Ojeifo · Updated October 24, 2020

In everything she does, Zendaya has wowed us. From her activism, to her wide ranging singing and acting abilites she continues to be inspiration to women everywhere. The name Zendaya is of African Shona origin which means “to give thanks,” and we would like to give thanks to Zendaya for all the ways she’s flawlessly slayed her hair this year!

Sis has really changed up her hair more than we can keep up with, and killed every single look. From long hair to short hair, blonde to black, curly to straight, if it’s popping then Zendaya has tried it. Get ready to gather major inspiration as you flip through many of Zendaya’s hair looks from 2017!

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Zendaya at the Dolce & Gabbana Summer 2017 Campaign
Accessories are a girl’s best friend, and Zendaya looked beautiful in this headwrap.
Zendaya is Officially the Hair Chameleon of 2017, Here's the Proof!
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Zendaya at the Nickelodeon’s 2017 Kids’ Choice Awards
This textured ponytail needs to go down in her memories as a must repeat!
Zendaya is Officially the Hair Chameleon of 2017, Here's the Proof!
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Zendaya at the Ralph & Russo Haute Couture F/W ’17 Show
The wet hair style look can be intimidating to pull off, but she does so effortlessly.
Zendaya is Officially the Hair Chameleon of 2017, Here's the Proof!
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Zendaya at the 2017 MTV Movie And TV Awards
Giving us major vibes with this sexy conservative look.
Zendaya is Officially the Hair Chameleon of 2017, Here's the Proof!
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05
Zendaya at the Ralph and Russo After Party
If you zoom in closely you’ll see that this super sleek back bun was the perfect compliment for this dress.
Zendaya is Officially the Hair Chameleon of 2017, Here's the Proof!
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Zendaya in Paris
Zendaya came for the top spot with this top knot!
Zendaya is Officially the Hair Chameleon of 2017, Here's the Proof!
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Zendaya at the ‘Spider-Man: Homecoming’ Premier
Can she be any more perfect in this middle part with bouncy curls?
Zendaya is Officially the Hair Chameleon of 2017, Here's the Proof!
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Zendaya at the 2017 Teen Choice Awards
Absolutely one of our favorite looks! Big loose curls with a bang.
Zendaya is Officially the Hair Chameleon of 2017, Here's the Proof!
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09
Zendaya at ‘Good Morning America’
Half up, half down and polished to perfection!
Zendaya is Officially the Hair Chameleon of 2017, Here's the Proof!
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Zendaya at the Louis Vuitton Exhibition Opening
Zendaya has a real sweet spot for bob length hair and bangs! Who can blame her? She looks fabulous.
Zendaya is Officially the Hair Chameleon of 2017, Here's the Proof!
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11
Zendaya at the 16th Annual Chrysalis Butterfly Ball
Round of applause to this ode to the popular fingerwaves.
Zendaya is Officially the Hair Chameleon of 2017, Here's the Proof!
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12
Zendaya at Variety’s Power Of Young Hollywood
Another one for the big loose curls. This time, we swoon over the definition and texture.
Zendaya is Officially the Hair Chameleon of 2017, Here's the Proof!
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Zendaya at the 2017 Women Making History Awards
This updo is just too fly for words!
Zendaya is Officially the Hair Chameleon of 2017, Here's the Proof!
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14
Zendaya at the 2017 CFDA/Vogue Fashion Fund Show
Giving us old school vibes with this softly highlighted short cut.
Zendaya is Officially the Hair Chameleon of 2017, Here's the Proof!
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Zendaya at the Forevermark Tribute event
Simply effortless and whimsical!
Zendaya is Officially the Hair Chameleon of 2017, Here's the Proof!
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16
Zendaya at H&M x ERDEM Runway Show & Party
Zendaya is totally giving us 60s vibes with this classic pompadour.
Zendaya is Officially the Hair Chameleon of 2017, Here's the Proof!
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Zendaya at the ‘The Greatest Showman’ World Premier
We almost didn’t recognize that this was Zendaya! A true chameleon with this bob and textured fringe.
Zendaya is Officially the Hair Chameleon of 2017, Here's the Proof!
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Zendaya at the 2017 InStyle Awards
How many ways can we swoon over this beauty? This afro was one of our absolute favorite looks from Zendaya this year.
Zendaya is Officially the Hair Chameleon of 2017, Here's the Proof!
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Zendaya at the Fashion Awards 2017
All hail Queen Zendaya, we live for this blonde pixie cut!
Zendaya is Officially the Hair Chameleon of 2017, Here's the Proof!
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