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Melissa Harris-Perry's Big Hair Reveal

The MSNBC host sheds her signature braids.
Melissa Harris-Perry's Big Hair Reveal
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By Essence · Updated October 27, 2020
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Melissa Harris-Perry, the host of an eponymous MSNBC show, tweeted a sweet photo snuggling with her new baby girl.

A lovely family moment, indeed. But for those who pay attention to the political commentator’s locks, the snapshot was a big mane moment as well. Harris-Perry is sans her signature braids, showing off a full and fluffy natural mane. “One of my fave parts of maternity leave? No TV means no extensions. Getting to chill with my natural,” she said in her tweet.

We love that Harris-Perry is rocking her curls! But we’re curious, do you consider braids “natural” or are they simply extensions?