6 Celebrity Hairstylists You Should Know

We've rounded up the gifted hands behind the hottest manes.

Larry Sims @larryjarahsims - Loving Lupita's cool crop? Need the deets behind Beyoncé's golden waves? We've rounded up the gifted hands behind the hottest celebrity manes around. Larry Sims is one of the masterminds behind all of Lupita Nyong'o's coveted hairstyles this past award season. "THANK YOU for trusting me....#Congratulations You Deserve It ALLL," he wrote to the Oscar winner in this Instagram post. By Patrice Peck (Photo: Larry Sims via Instagram)

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Larry Sims @larryjarahsims - Loving Lupita's cool crop? Need the deets behind Beyoncé's golden waves? We've rounded up the gifted hands behind the hottest celebrity manes around. Larry Sims is one of the masterminds behind all of Lupita Nyong'o's coveted hairstyles this past award season. "THANK YOU for trusting me....#Congratulations You Deserve It ALLL," he wrote to the Oscar winner in this Instagram post. By Patrice Peck (Photo: Larry Sims via Instagram)

Larry Sims @larryjarahsims - Originally a professional dancer and choreographer for big names like Missy Elliott and Diddy, Larry realized that hair was his true calling. His celebrity clientele includes Queen Latifah, David and Victoria Beckham, Christina Milian, Gabrielle Union and Mary J. Blige. (Photo: Larry Sims via Instagram)

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Larry Sims @larryjarahsims - Originally a professional dancer and choreographer for big names like Missy Elliott and Diddy, Larry realized that hair was his true calling. His celebrity clientele includes Queen Latifah, David and Victoria Beckham, Christina Milian, Gabrielle Union and Mary J. Blige. (Photo: Larry Sims via Instagram)

Ted Gibson @tedgibsonbeauty - Ted Gibson is another celebrity hairstylist responsible for the daring, natural hairstyles that Lupita rocked this year. (Photo: Lupita Nyongo via Instagram)

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Ted Gibson @tedgibsonbeauty - Ted Gibson is another celebrity hairstylist responsible for the daring, natural hairstyles that Lupita rocked this year. (Photo: Lupita Nyongo via Instagram)

Ted Gibson @tedgibsonbeauty - The owner of salons in New York and Florida, this famous hair guru has toiled over the tresses of top celebrities, like Joy Bryant and Zoe Saldana. (Photo: Ted Gibson via Instagram)

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Ted Gibson @tedgibsonbeauty - The owner of salons in New York and Florida, this famous hair guru has toiled over the tresses of top celebrities, like Joy Bryant and Zoe Saldana. (Photo: Ted Gibson via Instagram)

Ursula Stephen @ursulastephen - Brooklyn native Ursula Stephen is the reason why you can go to any stylist and say, "Give me the Rihanna look," and he or she will probably know exactly what you mean. It was her super fresh asymmetrical cut from Rih's Good Girl Gone Bad days that set Ursula into the celebrity hairstylist hall of fame. (Photo: Ursula Stephen via Instagram)

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Ursula Stephen @ursulastephen - Brooklyn native Ursula Stephen is the reason why you can go to any stylist and say, "Give me the Rihanna look," and he or she will probably know exactly what you mean. It was her super fresh asymmetrical cut from Rih's Good Girl Gone Bad days that set Ursula into the celebrity hairstylist hall of fame. (Photo: Ursula Stephen via Instagram)

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Ursula Stephen @ursulastephen - Ursula has created haute hair looks for many style icons, including Mary J. Blige and Kerry Washington, and she's quickly become the go-to stylist for anyone looking for a "new image" hair makeover. (Photo: Ursula Stephen via Instagram)

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Ursula Stephen @ursulastephen - Ursula has created haute hair looks for many style icons, including Mary J. Blige and Kerry Washington, and she's quickly become the go-to stylist for anyone looking for a "new image" hair makeover. (Photo: Ursula Stephen via Instagram)

Tippi Shorter @tippishorter - Regina King, Alicia Keys, Lady Gaga and Jennifer Hudson are just a few of the celebrities whose hair has been prettied by the talented hands of Tippi Shorter. (Photo: Tippi Shorter via Instagram)

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Tippi Shorter @tippishorter - Regina King, Alicia Keys, Lady Gaga and Jennifer Hudson are just a few of the celebrities whose hair has been prettied by the talented hands of Tippi Shorter. (Photo: Tippi Shorter via Instagram)

Tippi Shorter @tippishorter - Known for her signature big-sexy-healthy hairstyles, her work has also landed her the role of Global Artistic Director for Textured Hair for Aveda in 2013. (Photo: Tippi Shorter via Instagram)

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Tippi Shorter @tippishorter - Known for her signature big-sexy-healthy hairstyles, her work has also landed her the role of Global Artistic Director for Textured Hair for Aveda in 2013. (Photo: Tippi Shorter via Instagram)

Kim Kimble @kimblehaircare - If the name Kim Kimble doesn't ring a bell, then it should. She's Team Beyoncé! This third generation hairdresser has crafted high-concept looks for the superstar and other big names, including the late Whitney Houston, Sade, Jada Pinkett Smith and Brandy. (Photo: Kim Kimble via Instagram)

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Kim Kimble @kimblehaircare - If the name Kim Kimble doesn't ring a bell, then it should. She's Team Beyoncé! This third generation hairdresser has crafted high-concept looks for the superstar and other big names, including the late Whitney Houston, Sade, Jada Pinkett Smith and Brandy. (Photo: Kim Kimble via Instagram)

Kim Kimble @kimblehaircare - You can also catch Kim on the upcoming third season of her WeTV reality series L.A. Hair, which gives viewers a fly-on-the-wall look at her star-studded salon in California. (Photo: Kim Kimble via Instagram)

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Kim Kimble @kimblehaircare - You can also catch Kim on the upcoming third season of her WeTV reality series L.A. Hair, which gives viewers a fly-on-the-wall look at her star-studded salon in California. (Photo: Kim Kimble via Instagram)

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Felicia Leatherwood @lovingyourhair - Natural hair expert Felicia Leatherwood was only 9 years old when she discovered that she had a knack for hair styling. They don't call her the "Hair Whisperer" for nothing. (Photo: Felicia Leatherwood via Instagram)

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Felicia Leatherwood @lovingyourhair - Natural hair expert Felicia Leatherwood was only 9 years old when she discovered that she had a knack for hair styling. They don't call her the "Hair Whisperer" for nothing. (Photo: Felicia Leatherwood via Instagram)

Felicia Leatherwood @lovingyourhair - Jill Scott, Teyonah Parris and Terrence Howard are just a few of the celebs who've been styled by this L.A. native. While she's also equally skilled in relaxers and weaves, Felicia is known worldwide for her natural hair and hair growth expertise.(Photo: Felicia Leatherwood via Instagram)

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Felicia Leatherwood @lovingyourhair - Jill Scott, Teyonah Parris and Terrence Howard are just a few of the celebs who've been styled by this L.A. native. While she's also equally skilled in relaxers and weaves, Felicia is known worldwide for her natural hair and hair growth expertise.(Photo: Felicia Leatherwood via Instagram)