Celebrity Hair Inspiration: Black Styles

Posted: 05/05/12

  • Ruth Doherty
From Beyonce's dip-dye curls to Solange's full-on afro, flick through our beautiful black celebrity hairstyles for the ultimate in inspiration.

P.s. we defy you not to be jealous of Iman...

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Black celebrity hairstyles

  • June 2010
    <p> Iman was a picture of elegance with a low-lying bun at the 2010 CFDA Fashion Awards in New York.</p>
    June 2010
  • July 2010
    <p> Jada Pinkett Smith showed off a glossy, sleek black mane fashioned into a blunt fringe and side ponytail at <em>The Karate Kid</em> premiere in London.</p>
    July 2010
  • November 2010
    <p> Singer Brandy rocked a curled side 'do at the TV Guide Magazine's 2010 Hot List&nbsp; in Los Angeles.</p>
    November 2010
  • December 2010
    <p> The Saturdays star Rochelle Wiseman was pretty with a long bob at the Capital Radio Jingle Bell Ball at the O2 Arena in London.</p>
    December 2010
  • May 2011
    <p> Leona Lewis chose super-long curls and a full fringe to launch BBC Radio 1 and 1Xtra's Hackney Weekend at the Hackney Empire in London.</p>
    May 2011
  • May 2011
    <p> Naomi Campbell's sheeny shiny hair was picture-perfect in a half-up hairdo at the De Grisogono Party during the Cannes Film Festival.</p>
    May 2011
  • May 2011
    <p> Rosario Dawson gave Angelina Jolie a run for her money with a curled half up hairdo at amfAR's annual Cinema Against AIDS Gala held at the Hotel du Cap Eden Roc in Antibes.</p>
    May 2011
  • May 2011
    <p> Halle Berry's famous signature choppy crop could be one of the sexiest hairdos in celebville. She teamed the look with statement earrings at the 2011 Fifi Awards in New York.</p>
    May 2011
  • May 2011
    <p> Zoe Kravitz smouldered for the camera with smoky eyes and a wispy fringe at the&nbsp;<em> X-Men: First Class </em>premiere in New York.</p>
    May 2011
  • May 2011
    <p> Vanessa Williams showed off some tantalising tendrils at&nbsp; the New York City Ballet's Spring Gala in New York.</p>
    May 2011
  • June 2011
    <p> The stunning Chanel Iman opted for sleek and chic at the amfAR New York Inspiration Gala Celebrating Men's Style in New York.</p>
    June 2011
  • July 2011
    <p> Kerry Washington worked the trendy oversized bun at the 2011 ESPY Awards in Los Angeles.</p>
    July 2011
  • September 2011
    <p> Pop star Ciara channelled a J-Lo look at the Barbara Bui show during Paris Fashion Week, and looked stunning with her tight high ponytail.</p>
    September 2011
  • September 2011
    <p> Cute Christina Milian showcased a ponytail full of curl power at the IRIS A Journey Into The World of Cinema by Cirque du Soleil event in Hollywood.</p>
    September 2011
  • November 2011
    <p> We love Zoe Saldana's loose curls and gorgeous green dress at the 12th Annual Latin Grammy Awards.</p>
    November 2011
  • November 2011
    <p> Nicki Minaj showed off a typically exuberant hairstyle backstage at the 39th Annual American Music Awards when she opted for a blonde and bright pink curly bob.</p>
    November 2011
  • November 2011
    <p> For the <em>Beyonce Live At Roseland</em> film screening, the star of the movie arrived with two-tone long curls.</p>
    November 2011
  • January 2012
    <p> Braids have been a big hit on the red carpet, and Jennifer Hudson joined the plait brigade&nbsp; to promote her memoir I Got This in Los Angeles.</p>
    January 2012
  • February 2012
    <p> Blonde ambition: From her caramel skin to her honey-hued curls, Rihanna was glowing at the 54th Annual Grammy Awards in Los Angeles. Gorgeous.</p>
    February 2012
  • February 2012
    <p> Alicia Keys could have given Elvis a run for his money with her quiffed undo at the 54th Annual Grammy Awards in LA.</p>
    February 2012
  • February 2012
    <p> We are head over heels for Kelly Rowland's natural afro curls at the 54th Annual Grammy Awards in LA.</p>
    February 2012
  • February 2012
    <p> Viola Davis chose coiffed&nbsp; curls for the Orange British Academy Film Awards 2012 in London.</p>
    February 2012
  • February 2012
    <p> Tennis star Serena Williams revealed a stunning twisted updo at the 2012 Vanity Fair Oscar Party.</p>
    February 2012
  • February 2012
    <p> Octavia Spencer was stunning with a low bun and volumised roots as she picked ups&nbsp; Best Supporting Actress gong for <em>The Help</em>&nbsp; during the 84th Academy Awards.</p>
    February 2012
  • February 2012
    <p> Michelle Williams was groomed to perfection with long statement curls at the 3rd Annual Essence Black Women in Music event in Los Angeles.</p>
    February 2012
  • February 2012
    <p> Alexandra Burke chose a top-knot teamed with a side plait for the 2012 Brit Awards at The O2 Arena in London.</p>
    February 2012
  • February 2012
    <p> The braidy bun(ch): Thandie Newton showed off a pretty plaited bun at the&nbsp; 2011 Orange British Academy Film Awards.</p>
    February 2012
  • March 2012
    <p> Tyra Banks worked Farrah Fawcett-worthy flicks at the Endometriosis Foundation 4th Annual Blossom Ball in New York.</p>
    March 2012
  • March 2012
    <p> Michelle Obama's trademark bob was perfect as ever as she presented an award at Nickelodeon's 25th Annual Kids' Choice Awards.</p>
    March 2012
  • April 2012
    <p> Go afro: Solange Knowles went back to her roots at the&nbsp; Launch Party for Hennessy's New Ad Campaign White Rabbit in New York. Super-cool and 70s - we love.</p>
    April 2012

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