From Lizzo to Oprah, here are 17 stars who have shared their natural hair journey with the world

Shameika RhymesApr 21, 2020, 00:25 IST

Issa Rae rocks her natural hair on TV and on red carpets.AP/Todd Williamson/Invision

Many celebrities have rocked their natural hair and have opened up about their feelings about it.
Kelly Rowland made an anthem to create a new portrayal of what beautiful hair looks like.
Stars like Lizzo, Issa Rae, Amandla Stenberg, and Kerry Washington have spoken about their natural hair journeys.
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Hair can be a controversial topic as people of color have tried to conform to certain beauty standards by using relaxers, flat irons, and various other products that can cause hair damage.

But from recording artists like Solange Knowles to actresses like Viola Davis, many have also spoken out about embracing their natural locks and how they keep them healthy.

Here's a look at some celebrities who are loving their natural hair.

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Tamar Braxton shaved her head on social media.

Tamar Braxton posted on Instagram while getting her hair shaved. Johnny Louis/Getty Images

Sanaa Lathan chopped her hair on camera.

Sanaa Lathan at the premiere of "Nappily Ever After." David Edwards/MediaPunch /IPX

Kelly Rowland said she has fun with her natural hair.

Kelly Rowland has a hair anthem. REUTERS/Mario Anzuoni

Ava Duvernay said she thinks locs are magic.

Ava Duvernay said she always loved locs growing up. Andrew Toth/Getty Images

Viola Davis said she encourages her daughter to rock her natural hair, even when playing pretend.

Viola Davis said she encourages her daughter to rock her natural hair, too. AP Photo/Matt Sayles

Cheslie Kryst was crowned as Miss USA while rocking her natural hair.

Cheslie Kryst is a pageant queen. Andy Kropa/Invision/AP

Issa Rae's stylist has shared her tips for rocking natural hair.

Issa Rae wears many hairstyles on the show "Insecure." HBO

Beyoncé's mother, Tina Lawson, has shared a video of her daughter's long, natural hair.

Beyoncé, Blue Ivy, and Tina Lawson. Kevin Mazur / Getty

Susan Kelechi Watson said that she wanted her character on "This Is Us" to have an authentic natural hair journey.

Susan Kelechi Watson stars on "This Is Us." Frazer Harrison/Getty Images

Lupita Nyong’o has spoken about the historical importance of natural black hair.

Lupita Nyong'o said she tries to keep her hair natural for red carpets. Jason Merritt / Getty Images

Oprah's stylists have shared some of the star's natural hair secrets.

Oprah Winfrey vowed to go natural at 50 years old. KGC-254/STAR MAX/IPx

Gabrielle Union created a line of products specifically for natural hair.

Gabrielle Union has a line of products for natural hair. Noam Galai/Getty Images

Kerry Washington confirmed that her hair is natural.

Kerry Washington said she no longer chemically relaxes her hair. Jamie McCarthy/Getty Images

Amandla Stenberg said they've learned to love their natural hair.

Amandla Stenberg said embracing their natural hair is a constant battle. Dimitrios Kambouris/Getty Images

Taraji P. Henson chopped off her hair in 2017.

Taraji P. Henson said she's damaged her hair so much she felt like she had to start over. Gilbert Carrasquillo/FilmMagic/Getty Images

Solange Knowles has written songs about loving her hair.

Solange Knowles has become a bit of a natural-hair icon. Dario Cantatore/AP

Lizzo has said she's excited about her natural hair journey.

Lizzo said she's gone to a stylist who cut her curls one by one. Mike Coppola/Getty Images

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