1. Beyonce
Source:GettyBeyonce always dazzles with her classic beauty moments, but when she wore a veil to the Met Gala for a bit of mystery, she really blew us away.
2. June Ambrose
Source:GettyAlways the trendsetter, June was one of the first to wear a turban on the red carpet at the CFDA Awards and she commanded the spotlight.
3. Janelle Monae
Source:GettyThe singer’s pompadours are her signature, and they show the world just how regal and elegant natural hair is.
4. Lupita Nyong’o
Source:GettyAfter dazzling us with her short cropped cut, Lupita Nyong’o grew out her hair just as stylishly in a top knot with a gold headband as a hair accessory.
5. Tracee Ellis Ross
Source:GettyTracee’s glorious ‘fro made her a natural hair icon, and she never shies away from new styles like this bob she wore to the ABC upfronts.
6. Rihanna
Source:GettyIt’s no wonder Rihanna landed the Vogue Met Gala cover. Not only did she stick to the China: Through The Looking Glass theme, she brought back flipped hair and set it off with a gold headband.
7. Lupita Nyong’o
Source:GettyOnly Lupita Nyong’o could get away with a sloped haircut and a jeweled headband gracing her forehead. Admittedly, it’s not our favorite moment from her but we love that she had the courage to rock it and own it.
8. Joan Smalls
Source:GettyBold and striking, Joan Smalls’ deep purple lip was the perfect punctuation to her punk-inspired look at the Met Gala.
9. Jill Scott
Source:Getty Images/Gilbert CarrasquilloJill Scott channeled the ’70s in a big, textured ‘fro at the Black Girls Rock! taping. The jumpsuit completed her look perfectly.
10. Ava DuVernay
Source:Getty ImagesAva wears her locs in such intricate and graceful styles, letting the world know what we’ve always known: locs are undeniably gorgeous.