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15 Natural Hairstyles That Are Great for Fancy Events

Who says natural hair isn't versatile?
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Sanaa Lathan

Get full curls even if you have a TWA (aka a Teeny Weeny Afro). Style your wet or damp hair with product and finger curl each section. Let it air dry (or use a diffuser) and then, break curls into sections for a full look. And don't forget the bangs!

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Issa Rae

Slick down your hair on top and plait most of the length of your hair, before tying it off and letting the bottom fray out. (Pro tip: You'll probably need to use hair extensions to do this look.)

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Amandla Stenberg

Pull back those curls and add a beautiful headband and some great neon eye makeup.

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Yara Shahidi

Do this great pineapple puff by gathering all your hair on the top of your head and tying it in place, before stretching your curls out a bit for the floofy ponytail.

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Alicia Keys

Slick down your hair with holding gel, then tie a low ponytail and fluff out your curls, adding hairspray for hold.

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BY CARMEN WILLIAMS | DEC 6, 2019 | SHARES
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