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Janelle Monae is no stranger to being adventurous with her hair.
As she rose to prominence in the 2010s, she became known for her gravity-defying, ’50s-inspired quiff.
All this to say, Monae can pull off absolutelyanylook and is an endless source of hair inspiration.
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Ahead, we recapped 20 of her best hairstyles to date.
Here, they opted to style the cropped haircut with a few forward-facing wisps to add extra pizzazz.
Keeping the trendy haircut bone-straight and sleek shows off the beauty of the blunt cut.
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Another way to elevate space buns?
Here, the singer’s extra-long ponytail has been styled in a beautiful structural shape.
It’s definitely one of the best Met Gala hairdos in our book.
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Throw on a bedazzled headband to complete the look.
Short And Sweet
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This 1920s-inspired hairdo is yet another cool take on apixie cut.
The perfectly shaped curl added at the front of Monaes hair is the perfect finishing touch.
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She put her own spin on the voluminous style by adding a tucked curl at the front.
Here, Monae added dazzling gems to the base of her bun and throughout the topknot itself.
Braided Bun
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The styling options forbox braidsare endless.
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Case in point: Monae’s low bun.
Messy Bun
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This topknot is beautifully messyand we love that.
Weaving in black wire throughout the bun gives it a bold edge.
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Starting with dry and brushed hair is the key to achieving the look.
She decorated her lengthy, loose-braided ponytail with white pom poms to give the look a cool edge.
Chic Cornrows
Cornrowsare such a versatile style, as they can be worn in so many ways.
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Here, Monae opted for three chunky, straight-back braids.
To enhance the classic protective style, she chose a bold black headband and silver wire.
Side-Swept Hair
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A side-swept hairdo will forever feel timeless.
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The rest of her hair is pulled back into a low bun to let the sweeping front pieces shine.
Adding a thin ribbon throughout the hair makes the braid stand out even more.
’60s Bouffant
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This is how to do a ’60s-inspired look.
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The hair, the outfit, the makeup; What’s not to love?
Monae’sbouffantis such a signature style from the era, and there are many ways to style it.
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