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Tress Twins: Tina Turner and Beyonce

Tina Turner is a true icon, a one-in-a-million, diva-to-end-all-divas, international megastar. They threw away the mold when they made Anna Mae Bullock, but if we could name any of today's divas as her successor, it would definitely be Beyonce. Not only does Bey interpret Turner's frenetically sexy dance moves and energy into her performances, she's managed to mimic many of the "What's Love Got To Do With It" singer's fabulous hairstyles! Here, a gallery of our favorite Tina Turner hairdo's, and Beyonce's modern-day version.
By Essence · Updated October 29, 2020
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Private Dancer

Tina Turner is a true icon, a one-in-a-million, diva-to-end-all-divas, international megastar. They threw away the mold when they made Anna Mae Bullock, but if we could name any of today’s divas as her successor, it would definitely be Beyonce. Not only does Bey interpret Turner’s frenetically sexy dance moves and energy into her performances, she’s managed to mimic many of the “What’s Love Got To Do With It” singer’s fabulous hairstyles! Here, a gallery of our favorite Tina Turner hairdos (like her’80s crimped coif, left), as well as Beyonce’s modern-day version.

Tress Twins: Tina Turner and Beyonce
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Diva ‘Do

Beyonce’s version of Tina Turner’s iconic, mid-80’s wildwoman ’do was decidedly curlier and a tad more blonde—but just as diva-tastic!

Tress Twins: Tina Turner and Beyonce
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Wavy Baby

In the late ’70s, Turner rocked a flirty, flippy ’do with Farrah-feathers on the sides. So sexy!

Tress Twins: Tina Turner and Beyonce
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‘Do Part Two

Three decades later, Beyonce updated Tina’s bouncy waves by adding a side part and pinned-back bangs.

Tress Twins: Tina Turner and Beyonce
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Straight Talk

With her pin-straight hair and wistful gaze, Tina Turner looks like the quintessential late-Sixties flower child.

Tress Twins: Tina Turner and Beyonce
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Sleek and Chic

Beyonce usually goes for curly or wavy ’dos, but we also love her hair straight! Her glossy, flatironed strands look elegant and chic.

Tress Twins: Tina Turner and Beyonce
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Red Alert

Tina Turner loved experimenting with haircolor—here, she’s gorgeous in a glossy, auburn look that does major things for her cheekbones.

Tress Twins: Tina Turner and Beyonce
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Amber Waves

Beyonce rocked rich, reddish-brown waves at the launch party for her Emporio Armani Diamond fragrance. Very Tina-esque!

Tress Twins: Tina Turner and Beyonce
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Honey Bunch

Here, Turner departs from her usual rock goddess look with softly layered, honey-blonde tresses.

Tress Twins: Tina Turner and Beyonce
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Blonde Ambition

On the red carpet, Beyonce flawlessly reproduces Turner’s ultra-feminine, long blonde mane.

Tress Twins: Tina Turner and Beyonce
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Dark Beauty

For a moment in the early ’70s, Turner went super-dark with shiny, chestnut-brown curls.

Tress Twins: Tina Turner and Beyonce
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Get Low

At a ‘106 and Park’ appearance, Beyonce went darker than usual, rocking mahogany-brown lowlights and tons of body.

Tress Twins: Tina Turner and Beyonce