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10 Natural Hair Moments That Will Make Your Heart Feel So Damn Full

Best Natural Hair Moments of 2017

10 Natural Hair Moments That Will Make Your Heart Feel So Damn Full

Best Natural Hair Moments of 2017
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2017 was a year of many things in beauty: insane highlighters, bizarre makeup trends, and more. But above all the glam (and not so glam) moments of the year, one thing is for sure: 2017's cup was overflowing with #blackgirlmagic.

This year, women of color said f*ck your beauty standards and truly embraced their gorgeous natural hair, and we were 100 percent here for it (pun intended). We've seen celebrities like Kerry Washington and Taraji P. Henson make bold statements about their God-given kinks, but the movement spanned way beyond red carpet stars. This year, we've seen natural hair flourish through the local online community and on some of the world's biggest stages (Hello, Miss Universe).

Ahead we've rounded up some of our favorite times natural hair and #blackgirlmagic shook sh*t up in the beauty world. Prepare for your heart to feel so full and cheers to 2018 (and beyond) being full of more beautiful, natural hair.

Miss Jamaica Davina Bennett Wears Afro at Miss Universe 2017

Miss Jamaica Davina Bennett Wears Afro at Miss Universe 2017
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In a sea of white, blond, straight-haired Miss Universe contestants, second runner up Davina Bennett came to shake things up in the most empowering way possible. The Miss Jamaica contestant graced the prestigious stage proudly rocking her gorgeous Afro like a crown — a sight you don't usually see on these types of stages. Davina wearing her natural hair on the Miss Universe stage wasn't only a huge moment for diversity, but it was also proof that 'fros are f*cking beautiful. Twitter echoed these sentiments, and sang Davina's praises for representing black women at the pageant.

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Duckie Thot Covers Paper Magazine in Natural Hair

Duckie Thot Covers Paper Magazine in Natural Hair
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Australian model Duckie Thot aka "Black Barbie", according to social media, is typically seen rocking lengthy ebony locks. But on the cover of Paper Magazine's 2017 Beautiful People issue, Duckie sported her natural hair.

Though different from her usual look, Duckie was incredibly gorgeous and confident, proving that she can still slay a high-fashion photo shoot in her natural state. This isn't her first time speaking out about her journey to loving her natural hair, though. In a 2016 Instagram post, Duckie shared that she's been bullied for her hair in the past. But, despite her previous experiences, we love that Duckie will proudly wear her natural hair, however and whenever she chooses.

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Taraji P. Henson Goes For The Big Chop

Taraji P. Henson Goes For The Big Chop
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Taraji P. Henson took the plunge and big chopped her hair in June. Women transitioning from damaged hair to a revived texture knows that the process can be frustrating at times, but Taraji is embracing it. She revealed to Extra that straightening her hair is a thing of the past "I'm not straightening my hair again" she declared. We can't wait to see Taraji's natural hair journey progress in 2018.

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