(L) to (R) Andra Day, Yara Shahidi, Issa Rae, Susan Kelechi Watson and Danai Gurira

Pre-spring 2018 is on it’s way and when the season changes so does our hair.  Last night the 49th Annual NAACP Image Awards red carpet reflected much of the hair inspiration we’ll need for our pre-spring beauty looks and hair change-ups to come. The trend of the night was definitely braids and clean make-up looks. Check out the most stunning looks from the red carpet and pull all the pre-spring inspo you need!

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    Andra Day, Getty — Taking a cue from old Hollywood Day went with large, soft finger waves and made it even chicer with strategically place curled edges and embellished bejeweled bobby pins.
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    Yara Shahidi, Getty — Rocks a neutral fresh faced palette with an high ponytail and three long braids that add drama.
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    Susan Kelichi Watson, Getty — Went with a pinned up do, with a loosely yet, controlled braided bang. Using a rose colored gloss instead of lipstick adds a fresh and dewy look.
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    Antionette Robertson, Getty — Wore a fun, spunky bun, keeping hair off of her shoulders, and a nude palette providing a fresh face (the no-make-up make look) with a smokey eye.
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    Danai Gurira, Getty — Rocked a glowing look, with a berry colored pout and kept it neutral as her floral appliqué dress speaks volumes.
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    Tracee Ellis Ross, Getty — Went with a glowing, shimmering look. Keeping it sleek with a low ponytail and long fishtail braid.
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    Logan Browning, Getty — Rocked a braided crown, for an elegant look, while keeping her beauty look dewy, fresh and nude.
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    Issa Rae, Getty — Funny girl Rae went with a highlighted beauty look and pop of color using a bluish green eyeliner and plum pink pout. Covergirl magic!
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    Danielle Brooks, Getty — Brooks wore the biggest trend of the night; a beautiful braided crown, added dark pearls to embellish the look further; and, kept her face neutral and glowy. Cheeks bones are everything!
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    Kerry Washington, Getty — Washington did a blown-out midi-ponytail, keeping her face clean and bright with barely there make-up, rosey cheeks and berry stained pout. Her fresh beauty look goes perfectly with her statement earrings.
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    Yvonne Orji, Getty — Oriji kept it playful and pretty with her sharp blunt cut bob, in a honey auburn brown highlighted hue. Her neutral palette focused on her eyes with bolder lashes and heavy eyeliner that provided some dramatic femininity.
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