Black Music Month: A Look Back At Some Of The Most Iconic Hairstyles!
See the hair moments that are still legendary today.
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It was quite rare to see Billie Holiday perform without her signature gardenia flower. - (Photo by Michael Ochs Archives/Getty Images) (Photo by Michael Ochs Archives/Getty Images)
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Linda Greene (of 'Peaches & Herb') kept us mesmerized with her beaded hairstyles. - (Photo by Michael Ochs Archives/Getty Images) (Photo by Michael Ochs Archives/Getty Images)
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Patrice Rushen was legendary for rocking beads, braids, and shells! - (Photo by Bobby Holland/Michael Ochs Archives/Getty Images) (Photo by Bobby Holland/Michael Ochs Archives/Getty Images)
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In the 90s, Missy Elliott created major waves with her signature short and wavy 'do. - (Photo by Al Pereira/Michael Ochs Archives/Getty Images) (Photo by Al Pereira/Michael Ochs Archives/Getty Images)
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Lauryn Hill pushed forward the natural hair movement with her freeform locs. - (Photo by Anthony Barboza/Getty Images) (Photo by Anthony Barboza/Getty Images)
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Alicia Keys' cornrows caused salons to be packed with fans trying to recreate her look. - (Photo by Diane L. Cohen/Getty Images) (Photo by Diane L. Cohen/Getty Images)
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Big box braids took the 90s by storm thanks to dancehall singer Patra. - (Photo by Al Pereira/Getty Images/Michael Ochs Archives) (Photo by Al Pereira/Getty Images/Michael Ochs Archives)
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Lil' Kim often created memorable moments with her colorful tresses. - (Photo by Scott Gries) (Photo by Scott Gries)
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We cannot think about 70s afros without revisiting Chaka Khan's volumized curls. - (Photo by Soul Train via Getty Images) (Photo by Soul Train via Getty Images)
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In the 80s, Patti LaBelle was iconic for her fan hairstyles. - (Photo by Joe McNally/Getty Images) (Photo by Joe McNally/Getty Images)
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Salt-N-Pepa changed the face of hip hop with their edgy asymmetric hairdos. - (Photo by Michael Ochs Archives/Getty Images) (Photo by Michael Ochs Archives/Getty Images)
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In the 90s, Toni Braxton created a buzz around sexy pixie cuts. - (Photo by Ron Galella/Ron Galella Collection via Getty Images) (Photo by Ron Galella/Ron Galella Collection via Getty Images)
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Diana Ross exuded glam with her full and fabulous tresses. - (Photo by Harry Langdon/Getty Images) (Photo by Harry Langdon/Getty Images)
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Grace Jones broke beauty barriers with her edgy haircuts. - (Photo by Ron Galella, Ltd./Ron Galella Collection via Getty Images) (Photo by Ron Galella, Ltd./Ron Galella Collection via Getty Images)
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To date, fans still recreate Aaliyah's iconic side swept bang. - (Photo by Richard Corkery/NY Daily News Archive via Getty Images) (Photo by Richard Corkery/NY Daily News Archive via Getty Images)
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