Playing With Our Hearts!: Rihanna Serves Up Fresh New Braids But Still No New Music

Plus, more braids, locs & twists inspiration from the stars.

Rihanna - Ok, Bad Gal RiRi! While we all patiently anticipate the songstress' next album, she switched up her usually classic black tresses for a straight back cornrow look. blackinstalove_ via Rihanna

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Rihanna - Ok, Bad Gal RiRi! While we all patiently anticipate the songstress' next album, she switched up her usually classic black tresses for a straight back cornrow look. blackinstalove_ via Rihanna

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Jordyn Woods - "all face"Now, that we've established that the cheating rumours Khloe Kardashian's baby daddy, Tristan Thompson and Kylie Jenner's bestie, Jordyn are true, we did notice Jordyn's bomb braids she posted to Instagram AND the comment that Koko left under the pic, "Baby girl". Simply sweet, or secrectly shady? Hmm...  Jordyn Woods via Instagram

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Jordyn Woods - "all face"Now, that we've established that the cheating rumours Khloe Kardashian's baby daddy, Tristan Thompson and Kylie Jenner's bestie, Jordyn are true, we did notice Jordyn's bomb braids she posted to Instagram AND the comment that Koko left under the pic, "Baby girl". Simply sweet, or secrectly shady? Hmm...  Jordyn Woods via Instagram

Photo by @jordynwoods via Instagram

Michelle Williams - Michelle Williams is feelin' herself and feeling better! The songstress and Broadway star returned to the 'gram to let us know that "All is well" and show off her new look!  thebeyonceroom via Michelle Williams

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Michelle Williams - Michelle Williams is feelin' herself and feeling better! The songstress and Broadway star returned to the 'gram to let us know that "All is well" and show off her new look!  thebeyonceroom via Michelle Williams

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Tiffany 'New York' Pollard - "Merry 🎄Christmas 😇 Everyone! Allow yourself to feel the JOY 🌹 of this Glorious day" Tiff is pulling up to 2019 with new hair. Ya'll feeling her two-stand twists? Tiffany Pollard

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Tiffany 'New York' Pollard - "Merry 🎄Christmas 😇 Everyone! Allow yourself to feel the JOY 🌹 of this Glorious day" Tiff is pulling up to 2019 with new hair. Ya'll feeling her two-stand twists? Tiffany Pollard

Photo by @tiffany_hbic_pollard via Instagram

Jordyn Woods - Both Jordyn Woods besties are fighting for her love. After posting her new braids, Kylie Jenner commented on her bff's pic saying, "Jordyn Jenner?" Then, Jaden Smith decided to throw his hat in the ring by commenting, "Nah Nah Nah It's Jordyn Smith." Who do you think will win Jordyn's love? Jordyn Woods

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Jordyn Woods - Both Jordyn Woods besties are fighting for her love. After posting her new braids, Kylie Jenner commented on her bff's pic saying, "Jordyn Jenner?" Then, Jaden Smith decided to throw his hat in the ring by commenting, "Nah Nah Nah It's Jordyn Smith." Who do you think will win Jordyn's love? Jordyn Woods

Photo by @jordynwoods via Instagram

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Jordyn Woods - Both Jordyn Woods besties are fighting for her love. After posting her new braids, Kylie Jenner commented on her bff's pic saying, "Jordyn Jenner?" Then, Jaden Smith decided to throw his hat in the ring by commenting, "Nah Nah Nah It's Jordyn Smith." Who do you think will win Jordyn's love? Jordyn Woods

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Jordyn Woods - Both Jordyn Woods besties are fighting for her love. After posting her new braids, Kylie Jenner commented on her bff's pic saying, "Jordyn Jenner?" Then, Jaden Smith decided to throw his hat in the ring by commenting, "Nah Nah Nah It's Jordyn Smith." Who do you think will win Jordyn's love? Jordyn Woods

Photo by @jordynwoods via Instagram

Taraji P. Henson - "Oh just me here repping the THE MECCA, THE MOTHER LAND." Taraji P. Henson

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Taraji P. Henson - "Oh just me here repping the THE MECCA, THE MOTHER LAND." Taraji P. Henson

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Zonnique Pullins - Zonnique is rocking some long, colorful, single braids and we are here for it! Zonnique Pullins

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Zonnique Pullins - Zonnique is rocking some long, colorful, single braids and we are here for it! Zonnique Pullins

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Teyana Taylor - Teyana Taylor attended the the Versace Fall 2019 fashion show in NYC and killed the game. We love all the looks Teyana has sported, but these bleached blonde, faux dreads may be our favorite! (Photo: Roy Rochlin/Getty Images) 

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Teyana Taylor - Teyana Taylor attended the the Versace fall 2019 fashion show in NYC and killed the game. We love all the looks Teyana has sported but these bleach blonde, faux dreads may be our favorite! (Photo: Roy Rochlin/Getty Images) 

Trina - "Blue Magic" Trina

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Trina - "Blue Magic" Trina

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Alicia Keys - OK, Alicia! This fresh-faced beauty looks just as good in braids as she did in the early 2000s! Swizz Beatz

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Alicia Keys - Ok, Alicia! This fresh-faced beauty looks just as good in braids as she did in the early 2000s! Swizz Beatz

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Alicia Keys - OK, Alicia! This fresh-faced beauty looks just as good in braids as she did in the early 2000s! Swizz Beatz

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Alicia Keys - Ok, Alicia! This fresh-faced beauty looks just as good in braids as she did in the early 2000s! Swizz Beatz

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Tika Sumpter - "Twisted by | @marva_stokes" Tika Sumpter

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Tika Sumpter - "Twisted by | @marva_stokes" Tika Sumpter

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Tracee Ellis Ross - "BABY HAIRS & 'BRAIDS'"  Tracee Ellis Ross

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Tracee Ellis Ross - "BABY HAIRS & 'BRAIDS'"  Tracee Ellis Ross

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Tisha Campbell-Martin - For her recent cameo on Empire, Tisha Campbell-Martin really switched up her tapered buzz cut with some blonde Senegalese twists. Looking good, girl! Tisha Campbell-Martin

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Tisha Campbell-Martin - For her recent cameo on Empire, Tisha Campbell-Martin really switched up her tapered, buzz cut with some blonde senegalese twists. Looking good, girl! Tisha Campbell-Martin

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Tisha Campbell-Martin - For her recent cameo on Empire, Tisha Campbell-Martin really switched up her tapered buzz cut with some blonde Senegalese twists. Looking good, girl! Tisha Campbell-Martin

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Tisha Campbell-Martin - For her recent cameo on Empire, Tisha Campbell-Martin really switched up her tapered, buzz cut with some blonde senegalese twists. Looking good, girl! Tisha Campbell-Martin

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JaKeita "Sky" Days - "Take A Pic. I Might AsWell" JaKeita 'Sky' Days

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JaKeita 'Sky' Days - "Take A Pic. I Might AsWell" JaKeita 'Sky' Days

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Tatyana Ali - "Thank you so much Demi! @braidsatlanta @waistbeadsatlanta You are incredible." Tatyana Ali

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Tatyana Ali - "Thank you so much Demi! @braidsatlanta @waistbeadsatlanta You are incredible." Tatyana Ali

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Yandy Smith - "So @hollywoodtonya and @busyb80 we gonna get this wig line started or nah?... I’ve been looking for an amazing expert in wigs and extensions to add to my @yellebeauty family and I think I found one!!! Wigs coming soon." Yandy Smith

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Yandy Smith - "So @hollywoodtonya and @busyb80 we gonna get this wig line started or nah?... I’ve been looking for an amazing expert in wigs and extensions to add to my @yellebeauty family and I think I found one!!! Wigs coming soon." Yandy Smith

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Yandy Smith - "Can I switch it up?  I told my stylist @busyb80 no more heat on my hair for awhile. So he came up with this style. It hurts but it’s cute." Yandy Smith

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Yandy Smith - "Can I switch it up?  I told my stylist @busyb80 no more heat on my hair for awhile. So he came up with this style. It hurts but it’s cute." Yandy Smith

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Ciara - Okay, CiCi! Ciara has been loving some braided looks lately. In her feature in Hong Kong Magazine, Ciara was sporting some quirky looks with hairstyles to match. Looking good, girl! Ciara

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Ciara - Okay, CiCi! Ciara has been loving some braided looks lately. In her feature in Hong Kong Magazine, Ciara was sporting some quirky looks with hairstyles to match. Looking good, girl! Ciara

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Kelis - "When you're feeling all glowy" Kelis

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Kelis - "When you're feeling all glowy" Kelis

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Kelis - "When you're feeling all glowy" Kelis

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Kelis - "When you're feeling all glowy" Kelis

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Kelis - "When you're feeling all glowy" Kelis

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Kelis - "When you're feeling all glowy" Kelis

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Amanada Seales - "Snatched Sideye" Amanda Seales

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Amanada Seales - "Snatched Sideye" Amanda Seales

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Ciara - "Twisties N Thangs. " Ciara

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Ciara - "Twisties N Thangs. " Ciara

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Ella Mai - "E L L A M A I 💛Festival Braids by Yours Truly, #KahhSpence for @ellamai at Afram Festival " Kah Spence

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Ella Mai - "E L L A M A I 💛Festival Braids by Yours Truly, #KahhSpence for @ellamai at Afram Festival " Kah Spence

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Angela Rye - "Such a beautiful and genuine spirit. I went to braid her hair and left full, literally and figuratively 🤤😋" Braided Jae/Instagram

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Angela Rye - "Such a beautiful and genuine spirit. I went to braid her hair and left full, literally and figuratively 🤤😋" Braided Jae/Instagram

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Angela Rye - "Such a beautiful and genuine spirit. I went to braid her hair and left full, literally and figuratively 🤤😋" Braided Jae/Instagram

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Angela Rye - "Such a beautiful and genuine spirit. I went to braid her hair and left full, literally and figuratively 🤤😋" Braided Jae/Instagram

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Taraji P. Henson - Taraji P. Henson can literally rock any look! Check her out in these cute fulani braids looking like the queen she obviously is! Taraji P. Henson

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Taraji P. Henson - Taraji P. Henson can literally rock any look! Check her out in these cute fulani braids looking like the queen she obviously is! Taraji P. Henson

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Yandy Smith - "So these beauties think I’m just taking a snap but I really want one of y’all to translate because I know they tired of all these damn beads and prolly saying they want to punch me in the gut..." Yandy Smith

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Yandy Smith - "So these beauties think I’m just taking a snap but I really want one of y’all to translate because I know they tired of all these damn beads and prolly saying they want to punch me in the gut..." Yandy Smith

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Yandy Smith - "So these beauties think I’m just taking a snap but I really want one of y’all to translate because I know they tired of all these damn beads and prolly saying they want to punch me in the gut..." Yandy Smith

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Yandy Smith - "So these beauties think I’m just taking a snap but I really want one of y’all to translate because I know they tired of all these damn beads and prolly saying they want to punch me in the gut..." Yandy Smith

Photo by @yandysmith via Instagram

Shay Johnson - Love & Hip Hop: Miami reality star Shay Johnson (previously known as "Buckeey") is serving all kinds of natural beauty with her freckled face and faux locs wig.  Shay Johnson

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Shay Johnson - Love & Hip Hop: Miami reality star Shay Johnson (previously known as "Buckeey") is serving all kinds of natural beauty with her freckled face and faux locs wig.  Shay Johnson

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Mary J Blige - Mary J Blige was heating it up at the Essence Festival with these long, bleache blonde box braids! Mary J Blige

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Mary J Blige - Mary J Blige was heating it up at the Essence Festival with these long, bleache blonde box braids! Mary J Blige

Photo by @therealmaryjblige via Instagram

Ciara - "Hair Braided In Africa ✔️" Ciara

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Ciara - "Hair Braided In Africa ✔️" Ciara

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Snoop Dogg - We see you Snoop! Snoop Dogg is rocking some single braids for his new summer look and we have serious nostalgia of the braided looks he used to rock in the 90s. Snoop Dogg

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Snoop Dogg - We see you Snoop! Snoop Dogg is rocking some single braids for his new summer look and we have serious nostalgia of the braided looks he used to rock in the 90s. Snoop Dogg

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Kehlani - Happy Pride! Kehlani showed of the cutest rainbow box braids during her San Fransisco Pride performance. Kia Harper braids

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Kehlani - Happy Pride! Kehlani showed of the cutest rainbow box braids during her San Fransisco Pride performance. Kia Harper braids

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Kehlani - Happy Pride! Kehlani showed of the cutest rainbow box braids during her San Fransisco Pride performance. Kia Harper braids

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Kehlani - Happy Pride! Kehlani showed of the cutest rainbow box braids during her San Fransisco Pride performance. Kia Harper braids

Photo by @kiaharperbraids via Instagram

Jasmine Sanders - The "Golden Barbie" flaunted her new "birthday booty"-grazing braids as she counts down to her 27th birthday! (Photo: Jasmine Sanders/Instagram) (Photo: Jasmine Sanders/Instagram)

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Jasmine Sanders - The "Golden Barbie" flaunted her new "birthday booty"-grazing braids as she counts down to her 27th birthday! (Photo: Jasmine Sanders/Instagram) (Photo: Jasmine Sanders/Instagram)

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Aja Naomi King - How to get away with a look! Aja Naomi King kills the game with these cute faux locs. Aja Naomi King

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Aja Naomi King - How to get away with a look! Aja Naomi King kills the game with these cute faux locs. Aja Naomi King

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Sheree Whitfield - "Good Morning Sunshines...Sending love and light ur way. ☀️" Sheree Whitfield

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Sheree Whitfield - "Good Morning Sunshines...Sending love and light ur way. ☀️" Sheree Whitfield

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Sheree Whitfield - "Good Morning Sunshines...Sending love and light ur way. ☀️" Sheree Whitfield

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Sheree Whitfield - "Good Morning Sunshines...Sending love and light ur way. ☀️" Sheree Whitfield

Photo by @shereewhitfield via Instagram

Kim Kardashian - Kim Kardashian wears her infamous "boxer braids" on the red carpet at the MTV Movie & TV Awards. (Photo: Alberto E. Rodriguez/Getty Images for MTV)

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Kim Kardashian - Kim Kardashian wears her infamous "boxer braids" on the red carpet at the MTV Movie & TV Awards. (Photo: Alberto E. Rodriguez/Getty Images for MTV)

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LeToya Luckett - LeToya Luckett is chillin' in Miami with her summer hair! LeToya Luckett

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LeToya Luckett - LeToya Luckett is chillin' in Miami with her summer hair! LeToya Luckett

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Angela Yee - "Stayed up all night with @hairweavemurder getting my hair braided but thankfully @facebysandradene was here 💄Thank you ladies" (Photo: Angela Yee)

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Angela Yee - "Stayed up all night with @hairweavemurder getting my hair braided but thankfully @facebysandradene was here 💄Thank you ladies" (Photo: Angela Yee)

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Selah Marley (Daughter of Lauryn Hill and Rohan Marley) - Selah Marley was photographed at Liberty State Park, in New Jersey, rocking two-tone braids as she attended the Saint Laurent Spring/Summer 2019 Menswear Collection with her legendary mother, Lauryn Hill.(Photo: Evan Agostini/Invision/AP/REX/Shutterstock)

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Selah Marley (Daughter of Lauryn Hill and Rohan Marley) - Selah Marley was photographed at Liberty State Park, in New Jersey, rocking two-tone braids as she attended the Saint Laurent Spring/Summer 2019 Menswear Collectio with her legendary mother, Lauryn Hill.(Photo: Evan Agostini/Invision/AP/REX/Shutterstock)

Malia Obama - Malia Obama switched it up on us for the summer!(Photo: Instar Images)

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Malia Obama - Malia Obama switched it up on us for the summer!(Photo: Instar Images)

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Massy Arias - "New hair, who dis? When these come on, it’s game on 🎥 Shooting my next program today. I’m excited....watch my story, it’s about to go down." (Photo: Massy Arias)

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Massy Arias - "New hair, who dis? When these come on, it’s game on 🎥 Shooting my next program today. I’m excited....watch my story, it’s about to go down." (Photo: Massy Arias)

Photo by @massy.arias via Instagram

Nia Long - "Easy does it!! ❤️❤️" Nia Long

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Nia Long - "Easy does it!! ❤️❤️" Nia Long

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Tammy Rivera - We're feeling L&HH:ATL star's braided version of 'long hair, don't care'. Tammy Rivera

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Tammy Rivera - We're feeling L&HH:ATL star's braided version of 'long hair, don't care'. Tammy Rivera

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Logan Browning - These locs are a vibe, no? Logan Browning

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Logan Browning - These locs are a vibe, no? Logan Browning

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India Love - India is known for switching up her look, but this might be her boldest yet! India Love

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India Love - India is known for switching up her look, but this might be her boldest yet! India Love

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Tameka 'Tiny' Harris - Tiny is slaying this hair! Tameka 'Tiny' Harris

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Tameka 'Tiny' Harris - Tiny is slaying this hair! Tameka 'Tiny' Harris

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Tori Brixx - These jumbo box braids are a definitely a do! Tori Brixx

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Tori Brixx - These jumbo box braids are a definitely a do! Tori Brixx

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LaLa Anthony - LaLa pins her faux locs up into cute space buns. LaLa Anthony

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LaLa Anthony - LaLa pins her faux locs up into cute space buns. LaLa Anthony

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Gabrielle Union - The actress went for this beaded look for her most recent vacation. Gabrielle Union

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Gabrielle Union - The actress went for this beaded look for her most recent vacation. Gabrielle Union

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Zazie Beetz - The Atlanta star styled her box braids into a half-up/half-down look. Zazie Beetz

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Zazie Beetz - The Atlanta star styled her box braids into a half-up/half-down look. Zazie Beetz

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Rah Ali - Rah's locs are long and lovely.  Rah Ali

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Rah Ali - Rah's locs are long and lovely.  Rah Ali

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Rah Ali - Rah's locs are long and lovely.  Rah Ali

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Rah Ali - Rah's locs are long and lovely.  Rah Ali

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Alexis Stoudemire - Alexis was vacation ready with these braids. Alexis Stoudemire

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Alexis Stoudemire - Alexis was vacation ready with these braids. Alexis Stoudemire

Photo by @alexis_stoudemire via Instagram

Angela Rye - Angela Rye styles in her feed-in braids slayed by Los Angeles based braider, Jess. (Photo: braidedjae/Instagram) (Photo: braidedjae/Instagram)

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Angela Rye - Angela Rye styles in her feed-in braids slayed by Los Angeles based braider, Jess. (Photo: braidedjae/Instagram) (Photo: braidedjae/Instagram)

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