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Hot Hair: The New Naturals

As we watched the Grammy Awards, we were struck by the following observations: A.) The Pinkett-Smiths are slowly taking over the world, B.) Justin Beiber really is cute as a button, and C.) Natural hair is hotter than ever! From Esperanza Spalding's long, lush 'fro to Janelle Monae's sculpted natural pompadour, curls, coils and kinks are definitely enjoying a comeback. Here, our favorite natural-haired celebs of the moment.
By Essence · Updated October 29, 2020
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Soft Strands

At the Grammy, Jada Pinkett Smith rocked a head full of soft, wild, Chaka Khan-esque coils.

Hot Hair: The New Naturals
02
Pomp and Circumstance

Janelle Monae rocked the Grammy stage in her signature, natural-haired pompadour pouf. So chic!

Hot Hair: The New Naturals
03
Fabulous ‘Fro

Best New Artist Grammy winner Esperanza Spalding dazzled all with her long, full, teased-out afro.

Hot Hair: The New Naturals
04
Going Platinum

Nicki Minaj hit the Grammy Awards’ red carpet rocking an oversized, Bride of Frankenstein-esque, platinum afro wig. Could we expect anything less from the over-the-top rapper?

Hot Hair: The New Naturals
05
Sexy Spirals

Corinne Bailey Rae defines her natural coils by winding small sections around a 1/2 barrel curling iron.

Hot Hair: The New Naturals
06
Sculptural Strands

At the Grammy’s natural haired singer Genevieve Jackson rocked a retro 1980’s sculptural ’do.

Hot Hair: The New Naturals
07
Haute Highlights

Television reporter Tanika Ray accentuates her shoulder-length spirals with a few sparkly amber highlights. Love!

Hot Hair: The New Naturals
08
Up and Away

Actress Yaya Decosta twists her long natural coils into a wildly chic, purposely messy upsweep.

Hot Hair: The New Naturals
09
Cute Cornrows

Jill Scott sexes up her long, natural waves with a few cornrows at the front.

Hot Hair: The New Naturals