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10 times Tessa Thompson gave us life with her hairstyles

We have major hair envy with each of these styles


DECEMBER 11, 2019 3:40 PM EST

Men in Black: International actress  Tessa Thompson  is one to watch in Hollywood. Her latest films have taken Tinseltown by storm, making her one of our beauty icons on and off the red carpet. When we first met star, who is of Afro-Panamanian and Mexican roots, in Selma and Netflix’s Dear White People, she stole our hearts with her breathtaking hairstyles. Keep scrolling for her best hair looks thus far and take a page out of her beauty book.  

Tessa Thompson hair braids© GettyImages

Crown Braid

Fit for una regina, Tessa showed off a gorgeous crown braid with a regal feel and long fish-tail pony. Will absolutely be bookmarking this look!

Tessa Thompson hair box braids© GettyImages

Thriving Tresses

Get inspiration from these knee-length box braids by the Afro-Latinas’ glam squad. Simply stunning!

Tessa Thompson lob© GettyImages

Lob Love

Embracing her texture, the Lady and the Tramp actress rocked a flawless lob just above the shoulders.

Tessa Thompson hair cornrows© tessamaethompson

Noteworthy

The 36-year-old beauty stepped out with this eye-catching protective style. What can we say - we’re in love!

Tessa Thompson side curls© GettyImages

Side Curls

One word: Effortless! The Creed star took to the streets of New York City to show off her natural coils with a side part and elegant accessories.

Tessa Thompson hair curly bob© tessamaethompson

Blissful bob

It’s no secret this style is a classic, but let’s be honest — not one curl is out of place. We can’t help but think, is Tessa Thompson even human?

Tessa Thompson hair long pony with long braid© tessamaethompson

Hold my pony

At the 2019 MET Gala, the For Colored Girls actress wowed us with her chic extra-long braided ponytail.

Tessa Thompson hair side part low bun© BFA, courtesy of American Express

Class Act

Like a true queen, Tessa pulled off an elegant low bun with a side part.

Tessa Thompson hair box braids short© tessamaethompson

Lock Lob

Tessa’s braided lob is a perfect low-maintenance style for ladies looking to test out box braids.

Tessa Thompson MET Gala 2018© GettyImages

Above & Beyond

Celebrating her Afro-Latina roots, during her first MET Gala in 2018 Tessa took her hairstyle to the next level. A moment of silence please for this three-tiered bun.