Lupita Nyong'o's Hairstyles

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Lupita Nyong'o might keep her hair cut short, but her many styles prove that length doesn't matter. The versatility of her natural afro hair beautifully enables the star to drastically change things up for every red carpet appearance. From asymmetrical silhouettes to bejeweled headpiece, let the Hollywood stunner's many styles provide inspiration for your next 'do with our collection of her favorite looks.

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Braided updo

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The actress pulled up her braids into an asymmetrical updo at the premiere of Loving in N.Y.C.

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Scrunchie Bun

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Nyong'o knows that a surefire way to jazz up any topknot is by adding a fun accessory.

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Embellished braid

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The hair chameleon jazzed up this braid with both a headband and a ribbon, weaved right in with her hair.

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Signature Buzz

Jason Merritt

Nyong'o is known for her signature low-cut, which shows off her stunning face. We fell in love with the effortlessly chic look while the star promoted her film 12 Years a Slave back in 2013.

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Double Side Part

Jon Kopaloff

Two side parts added a subtle change to her usual 'do at The Board of Governors Awards.

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Single Side Part

John Sciulli

In early 2014 Nyong'o added height to one side of her look and divided shorter strands with a part.

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Side Braid

Randy Holmes

During a chat with Jimmy Kimmel, the Hollywood star rocked a fun braid in her natural style.

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Hi-Top Fade

Jeffrey Mayer

At the 2014 Screen Actor's Guild Awards the beauty went all out. The extra height of hair looked gorgeous paired with her stunning Gucci gown.

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Two Puffs

John Sciulli

Nyong'o looked adorable with two architectural puffs while on the red carpet for the 45th NAACP Image Awards.

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Architectural Fade

Jason Merritt

The actress's spiked strands created an asymmetrical silhouette for the premiere of Non-Stop.

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Natural Twist

Nyong'o gave her natural strands a retro twist for a pre-Oscar cocktail party in 2014.

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Textured Waves

Steve Granitz

Another classic look was elevated with textured waves for a naturally stunning finish.

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Straightened and Curled

Lester Cohen

The star's iconic Oscar moment was shared with straightened tresses pulled back with a sparkling gold headband.

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Curly Mohawk

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Nyong'o's edgy style created the perfect balance for her pretty makeup and dainty dress.

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Braided updo

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Scrunchie Bun

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Embellished braid

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Signature Buzz

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Double Side Part

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Single Side Part

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Side Braid

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Hi-Top Fade

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Two Puffs

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Architectural Fade

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Natural Twist

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Textured Waves

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Straightened and Curled

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Curly Mohawk

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