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Braids and twists serve as a great protective style when we want to give our hair a break, add some length, or simply switch up our style. We’ve been seeing braided styles and twists on the red carpet more and more over the past years. Whether it’s Issa Rae giving us a sculpted braided updo or Amandla Stenberg playing with braids and color, we love the looks we see on Black Hollywood when it comes time to walk the red carpet! Check out our top 21 favorite photos of Black celebrity women rocking braids and twists on the red carpet. Get ready to be inspired for your next style!

21 Photos Of Black Celebs Rocking Braids And Twists On The Red Carpet was originally published on hellobeautiful.com

1. YARA SHAHIDI

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Actress Yara Shahidi is giving us braids but turned it into an art form!

21 Photos Of Black Celebs Rocking Braids And Twists On The Red Carpet was originally published on hellobeautiful.com

2. YARA SHAHIDI

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Yara Shahidi at CFDA Awards at Brooklyn Art Museum on June 3, 2019 in New York City.

21 Photos Of Black Celebs Rocking Braids And Twists On The Red Carpet was originally published on hellobeautiful.com

3. TRACEE ELLIS ROSS

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Tracee Ellis Ross attends the 61st Annual GRAMMY Awards at Staples Center on February 10, 2019 in Los Angeles, California with long braids. Talk about a statement!

21 Photos Of Black Celebs Rocking Braids And Twists On The Red Carpet was originally published on hellobeautiful.com

4. DANIELLE BROOKS

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Danielle Brooks serving twisted perfection.

21 Photos Of Black Celebs Rocking Braids And Twists On The Red Carpet was originally published on hellobeautiful.com

5. DANIELLE BROOKS

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Danielle Brooks attends the Opening Night of “Ain’t Too Proud: The Life And Times Of The Temptations” at the Ahmanson Theatre on August 24, 2018 in Los Angeles, California.

21 Photos Of Black Celebs Rocking Braids And Twists On The Red Carpet was originally published on hellobeautiful.com

6. KIKI LAYNE

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Actress Kiki Layne’s half up, half down twists with a blinged out barrette are perfect.

21 Photos Of Black Celebs Rocking Braids And Twists On The Red Carpet was originally published on hellobeautiful.com

7. KIKI LAYNE

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Actress Kiki Layne attends HBO’s “Native Son” screening at Guggenheim Museum on April 1, 2019 in New York City.

21 Photos Of Black Celebs Rocking Braids And Twists On The Red Carpet was originally published on hellobeautiful.com

8. AMANDLA STENBERG

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Amandla Stenberg serves us medium length blue braids in a high ponytail for a fun look!

21 Photos Of Black Celebs Rocking Braids And Twists On The Red Carpet was originally published on hellobeautiful.com

9. AMANDLA STENBERG

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Amandla Stenberg arrives at the 2019 LACMA Art + Film Gala Presented By Gucci on November 2, 2019 in Los Angeles, California.

21 Photos Of Black Celebs Rocking Braids And Twists On The Red Carpet was originally published on hellobeautiful.com

10. REGINA KING

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Regina King rocking purple braids on the red carpet.

21 Photos Of Black Celebs Rocking Braids And Twists On The Red Carpet was originally published on hellobeautiful.com

11. ISSA RAE

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Issa Rae with golden brown braided updo.

21 Photos Of Black Celebs Rocking Braids And Twists On The Red Carpet was originally published on hellobeautiful.com

12. ISSA RAE

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Actress Issa Rae attends 2019 Black Girls Rock! at NJ Performing Arts Center on August 25, 2019 in Newark, New Jersey.

21 Photos Of Black Celebs Rocking Braids And Twists On The Red Carpet was originally published on hellobeautiful.com

13. YARA SHAHIDI

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Yara Shahidi serves two slicked back braids.

21 Photos Of Black Celebs Rocking Braids And Twists On The Red Carpet was originally published on hellobeautiful.com

14. YARA SHAHIDI

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LOS ANGELES, CALIFORNIA – JUNE 23: Yara Shahidi attends the 2019 BET Awards on June 23, 2019 in Los Angeles, California.

21 Photos Of Black Celebs Rocking Braids And Twists On The Red Carpet was originally published on hellobeautiful.com

15. MEAGAN GOOD

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Meagan Good with a side braid.

21 Photos Of Black Celebs Rocking Braids And Twists On The Red Carpet was originally published on hellobeautiful.com

16. SKAI JACKSON

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Skai Jackson sporting her twists in a high ponytail.

21 Photos Of Black Celebs Rocking Braids And Twists On The Red Carpet was originally published on hellobeautiful.com

17. SKAI JACKSON

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Premiere Of Disney’s “The Lion King” red carpet.

21 Photos Of Black Celebs Rocking Braids And Twists On The Red Carpet was originally published on hellobeautiful.com

18. TRACEE ELLIS ROSS

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Tracee Ellis Ross looks chic with straight backs.

21 Photos Of Black Celebs Rocking Braids And Twists On The Red Carpet was originally published on hellobeautiful.com

19. TRACEE ELLIS ROSS

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US actress Tracee Ellis Ross attends Amazon Studios’ Los Angeles premiere of “Late Night” at the Orpheum theatre on May 30, 2019 in Los Angeles.

21 Photos Of Black Celebs Rocking Braids And Twists On The Red Carpet was originally published on hellobeautiful.com

20. ALICIA KEYS

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Alicia Keys serves an intricate braided up do donned with gold.

21 Photos Of Black Celebs Rocking Braids And Twists On The Red Carpet was originally published on hellobeautiful.com

21. ALICIA KEYS

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Singer Alicia Keys wearing Thierry Mugler and St. Laurent shoes arrives at the 2019 Harper’s BAZAAR Celebration of ‘ICONS By Carine Roitfeld’ held at The Plaza Hotel on September 6, 2019 in Manhattan, New York City, New York, United States.

21 Photos Of Black Celebs Rocking Braids And Twists On The Red Carpet was originally published on hellobeautiful.com