The Best Black Hair Moments of 2023
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As 2023 draws to a close, we’re looking back at all of the best moments of the year. Black celebs, in particular got creative this year with their hair. From locs to wigs to afros, the best dos were on display every day. So, sit back and relax and let’s take a walk down memory lane. Here are the hair moments we loved this year. Enjoy!
Chloe Bailey
Who knew you could do all that with locs? We guess Chloe Bailey knew because she never failed to show the versatility of her gorgeous locs! All year, she had her hair styled to the gods. Look at this amazing updo!
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Actress Arsema Thomas wore some of our favorite styles on the promotion tour for Netflix’s Queen Charlotte! How fun is this updo?
Arsema Thomas
Thomas rocked these Bantu knots with two braids on the side!
Arsema Thomas
These chunky braids are definitely going on our style inspiration list! Love it!
Arsema Thomas
Arsema Thomas wore this gorgeous afro with braids and gold charms to the Heirs of Arika Annual Luncheon!
Offset
Rapper Offset showed how many cool ways locs can be styled this year! Who else would’ve thought to put roses in their hair like this?
Offset
Why not keep those clips from your retwist and make them an accessory? We Love to see it!
Offset
The Migos member had his locs tied up into these Bantu knots and added these bedazzled clips for a little extra flair for Paris Fashion Week!
Lupita Nyong’o
Lupita Nyong’o shaved off all of her hair this year and showed just how creative you can be when bald! She had her head painted for the Tony Awards this year, being one of the collect styles of the year.
Lupita Nyong’o
Nyong’o decided to wear this beaded headpiece on her head on the red carpet for an event!
Halle Bailey
2023 has been one of the biggest years for Halle Bailey’s career and she made sure to wear her locs the while time! She wore these red locs for The Little Mermaid premieres, paying homage to the Disney princess Ariel!
Beyoncé
Beyoncé wore her iconic blonde hair for the Renaissance World Tour, and of course, the fans had it blowing perfectly!
Beyoncé
Bey had the blonde hair styled several different ways while on tour, wavy, straight, half-up half-down, and more!
Megan Thee Stallion
We love anytime that we see a Black celeb wear natural hair on red carpets! Megan Thee Stallion wore her hair in this afro for one of her first big public appearances in the midst of her Tory Lanez drama.
Megan Thee Stallion
This updo was gorgeous on Thee Hot Girl to show off her neckline for the GQ Men of the Year event!
Alton Mason
Model Alton Mason often plays around with different hair styles, but this mini afro with a widow’s peak was amazing!
Alton Mason
Alton Mason looked angelic with these luscious locks!
Alton Mason
These loc twists tied up into this updo were one of Alton Mason’s best looks this year!
Dwyane Wade
Dwyane Wade attended GQ’s Men of the Year event with newly dyed light brown hair!
Danai Gurira
Actress Danai Gurira was absolutely stunning at this year’s Academy Awards with this updo!
Danai Gurira
Gurira’s updos are always a hit on the red carpet!
Danai Gurira
Danai Gurira loves stepping out with her natural hair styled in beautiful, unique ways! This updo went perfectly with this dramatic gown!
Zendaya
This year Zendaya had her long brown hair chopped to this adorable shoulder-length!
Zendaya
Zendaya often wears her hair loose and long, so this slicked-back look was to die for!
Savannah James
Savannah James’ hair is always laid! She wore her usual blonde hair in this long, side part with waves for the Vanity Oscars Afterparty!
Savannah James
Savannah James did something a bit different and rocked her signature blonde hair in bob form!
Usher
Usher stepped out with his waves dyed fire-red for Fashion Week!
Viola Davis
Viola Davis not only wore a stunning gown to the Cannes Film Festival but also wore her hair in this breathtaking afro to the event!
A$AP Rocky
Let’s all applaud the braider! A$AP Rocky had the letter ‘G’ braided into his scalp for Gucci’s fashion show early this year!
A$AP Rocky
Only a stylish person could wear a style like this! A$AP Rocky put these clips in between his braids.
A$AP Rocky
Rapper A$AP Rocky had his hair braided into this style with loops later this year. He is always finding different ways to style his locks!
Jada Pinkett Smith
Jada Pinkett Smith has been open about her struggles with alopecia and is rocking her short haircut beautifully, even spicing it up by dying it blonde!
D’Angelo Russell
The Laker’s D’Angelo Russell had his locs braided into this awesome updo while playing ball!
Winnie Harlow
Winnie Harlow showed us just how amazing natural hair looks with elegant outfits! Stunning!
Kid Cudi
Kid Cudi dyed his hair blond and never looked better!
Kid Cudi
Kid Cudi left the sides of his hair the natural black/brown and dyed the top to this orange/brown color!
Jon Batiste
Grammy winner Jon Batiste wears his locs proudly in this fun style to match his fun personality.
Odell Beckham Jr.
If your’re not repping your team in all ways, what are you doing? Odell Beckham Jr. dyed his hair purple to match the Baltimore Ravens team colors!
Lori Harvey
Lately, Lori Harvey has been sticking to shoulder-length hair and had it styled in this flipped do with a side bang and spikey pieces in the back.
Kelly Rowland
Kelly Rowland’s sharp facial features are absolutely perfect for a blunt bob! She wore this blonde highlighted bob to Pharrell’s debut Louis Vuitton show this year.
Kelly Rowland
Kelly Rowland wore this turquoise blunt-cut wig to the Wonka premiere this year, paying homage to the character Willy Wonka!
Kelly Rowland
There’s nothing a like classic, black, slide-part style! Love this on Kelly Rowland!
Saweetie
Saweetie is known for her creative hair choices and this wig was the perfect summery touch to her outfit during festival season!
Janet Jackson
Janet Jackson wore this teased and crimped style fit for a queen!
Cardi B
Cardi wore this silver wig to channel Karl Lagerfeld for this year’s Met Gala!
Cardi B
Rapper Cardi B wore her hair in this beautiful swoop mullet style to Paris Fashion Week this year. Now this is fashion!
Latto
Rapper Latto had her tresses tied up in a super cute topknot with two tendrils in the front to show off the neckline of her outfit!
Ice Spice
Ice Spice’s natural hair dyed red is channeling Annie in the best way. It’s her signature look!
Jalen Hurts
NFL quarterback Jalen Hurts sticks with a classic low haircut! Don’t we love clean-cut?
Fantasia Barrino
Fantasia Barrino has rocked the pixie cut for years, and on The Color Purple promotion tour, her short locks have been creatively styled! We are in love with this Betty Boop-esque swoop!
Pharrell Williams
This year Pharrell Williams became the creative director of Men’s Louis Vuitton, and has been trying out different looks for his style! He dyed his hair orange and grew his mustache for a fun look.
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