GALLERY: Platinum blonde cuts, bobs and Rapunzel ponytails, top 14 hair looks spotted at the Essence Black Women in Hollywood Awards

The 13th annual Essence Black Women in Hollywood events saw the entertainment elite come out in numbers. Among those honoured are British actress Lashana Lynch, Pose stars Angelica Ross and Mj Rodriguez, and Queen and Slim director Melina Matsoukas.

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These are our top hair looks spotted at the awards:

Tika Sumpter

Issa Rae

Aja Naomi King

MJ Rodriguez

Janelle Monáe

Lashana Lynch

Danielle Brooks

Kiki Layne

Kerry Washington

Shahadi Wright Joseph

Eve

Eva Marcille

Marsai Martin

Simone Missick

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