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Kiersey Clemons - Stuck on how to style your hair? Give your mane new life with the help of our favorite naturalistas. By Jazmine A. Ortiz The Dope actress has been sporting a tapered teenie-weenie 'fro as of late, and we're loving this androgynous look. This is one ‘do worthy of the big chop. (Photo: Larry Busacca/Getty Images)

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Janelle Monae - Let's face it: Janelle single-handedly brought the pompadour back! If you can master the skill it takes to create this style, then we suggest you make it your signature look like she did. (Photo: Andrew H. Walker/Getty Images)

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Solange - Floral-prints scream summertime, so why not incorporate the look into your hair, too? Steal Solange's wedding style and wear some fresh flowers in your locks.(Photo: Solange via Instagram)

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Tessa Thompson - Natural hair was a focal point in Dear White People, and Tessa rocked hers in an assortment of stylish up-dos throughout the film. We're diggin' this one. (Photo: Lionsgate)

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Yara Shahidi - When she doesn't have her tresses out and about, the Black-ish actress often wears them in this side-swept style. It's the perfect compromise to wearing your hair up and down at the same time.(Photo: Jason Kempin/Getty Images)

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Zoe Kravitz - Trends come and go, but bobs last forever. If you want to achieve a sleeker, straighter look, go for Zoe's chin-grazing style. (Photo: Larry Busacca/Getty Images)

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Rihanna - Patience, my friend. That's what you need if you want to try bantu knots. They're a great protective style, not to mention totally badass if you rock 'em like Rih.  (Photo: Jason Merritt/Getty Images for Clear Channel)

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Nicole Ari Parker - The actress has been rocking two-strand twists as of late. And with summer's sweltering heat on its way, we can't blame her. It's a no-fuss style that always stays in place. (Photo: Wendy Williams Show)

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Gugu Mbatha-Raw - The Beyond the Lights actress frequently sports her natural curls to red carpet events. And her overflowing curly bangs are definitely the mane attraction for this look. (Photo: Michael Buckner/Getty Images for Vanity Fair)

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Tamera Mowry - Oftentimes, girls wait until their Afro has reached a desired height to wear it out, but a sharp TWA can be just as cute. The Real co-host isn't afraid to let her hair roam, even while she’s growing it out. (Photo: Alberto E. Rodriguez/Getty Images for Race to Erase MS)

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SZA - If color is what you seek, then look no further than SZA. The vocalist's orangey-hued hair is definitely an attention grabber. Cop this look while it's hot! (Photo: Rachel Murray/Getty Images for PANDORA Media)

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Willow Smith - The budding fashionista dyes her short locks platinum blonde. Would you dare go there?(Photo: JDH Imagez / Splash News)

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Amandla Stenberg - This look has as much style as it does roots. The starlet schooled the world with her viral video on cultural appropriation. And she specifically mentioned protective hairstyles like cornrows, which are deeply connected to our community. (Photo: Michael Buckner/Getty Images for Teen Vogue)

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Kimberly Elise - The Hit the Floor star knows the fast track to party hair. For special occasions, embellished hair accessories do the trick and take your look up a notch.  (Photo: AdMedia / Splash News)

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Brandy - Hair not cooperating? Learn from the queen of head wraps. The Broadway star wears them frequently when she's off-duty or when she’s working out. It works! (Photo: Brandy via Instagram)