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Hairstyle File: Zoe Saldana

With her long, luminous locks, Zoe Saldana looked every inch the movie star at the LA premiere of her blockbuster hit "Avatar." Inspired by her superstar strands, we take a look back at the actress's hair evolution since she first stepped on the scene.
By Essence · Updated October 29, 2020
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01
Fresh Face, 2001

Zoe rocks a casual ponytail and clean makeup at a Gen Arts event.

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Crossroads Cutie, 2002

Saldana flaunts a shoulder-length shag at the premiere of “Crossroads,” her road trip movie co-starring Britney Spears.

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Long Story, 2004

Saldana’s long, pin-straight strands look impossibly glossy.

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Yellow Fever, 2004

Zoe works a “tropical mama” moment with this sweet, crocheted yellow flower pin.

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Bobbed & Beautiful, 2005

At the premiere of “The Island,” Saldana debuts a new, shorter bob cut set with loose curls.

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Hollywood Hair, 2005

Saldana’s long, lush Old Hollywood waves look gorgeous with her delicate white gown.

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Mussed Have, 2006

At a Hollywood premiere, Saldana goes for vampy glamour with an artfully messy updo and loose, face-framing tendrils.

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Up & At ‘Em, 2006

Saldana is the epitome of evening glamour in this sculpted, curly chignon.

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Straight Talk, 2007

Saldana is all things sleek with this shiny, straight, super-long style.

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Sexy Spirals, 2008

Saldana works a sweet, romantic look with these softly cascading spirals.

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Boho Beauty, 2008

With her flowing, crimped hairdo and muted makeup, Saldana is every inch the bohemian-chic babe.

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Very Mwah, 2009

At a recent premiere, Saldana blows her fans a kiss while rocking a flawlessly flatironed, half-up-half-down ’do.

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13
Best Tressed, 2009

Saldana serves up high-end glamour with her glimmering, side-parted blowout.

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Bright Star, 2009

At an “Avatar” premiere event, Saldana shows off her new, shoulder-length locks. We’re obsessed with those tousled waves.

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Serious Shine, 2009

Saldana serves up glossy, healthy-looking, ultra-straight strands at "Avatar’s LA premiere.

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