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19 Male Musicians Who Give Us Major Hair Envy

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Many reggae and hip-hop artists throughout history -- from Rick James to Meek Mill -- have rocked their long hair unapologetically. 

From picked-out puffs to press and curls and tight braids, musicians have rocked hairstyles that exemplified the ultimate #hairgoals for everyone. Looking at their tresses make us want to never forget to schedule our bi-weekly hair appointment, moisturize our scalps and sleep with a satin scarf on at night. 

Since none of these artists have started a natural hair YouTube channel yet (a pity, we know), we decided to pay homage to the glorious manes. Pay attention because your next hairstyle inspiration may lie within the hair of these 19 men:

Lil Bow Wow
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Although he cut his hair when he was a teen, Shad Moss was mostly known for his braids, but we have to acknowledge this luscious braid-out he was known to rock from time to time.
Lenny Kravitz
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We're feeling the short 'fro Lenny Kravitz sports nowadays, but his dreadlocks were mesmerizing back in the day.
Lil Fizz
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Whether it was in a lush ponytail or crisp twists, Lil Fizz's hair gave us real hair envy in his B2K days. Like his fellow bandmate, Omarion, he cut his hair, sadly.
Kanye West
That's right. Ye used to have braids. As fresh as they were, we're glad he's rocking a Caesar cut these days.
Lil Romeo
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Romeo Miller was the only fun-sized rapper giving Lil Bow Wow a run for his money when it came to the cornrow game. Lil Bow Wow had the hangtime but Lil Romeo's braid designs were always on point before they both cut their hair around the same time.
Eazy-E
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There were Jheri Curls aplenty during the '80s and '90s but Eazy-E and a few other rappers put their own spin the style.
Marques Houston
Pigtails on FLEEK! When are you going to start growing your hair again, Marques?

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Natural Hair Celebrities
Erykah Badu(01 of15)
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Though she usually wears her hair wrapped in a large headscarf, the singer has got some enviable locks underneath! (credit:Johnny Nunez via Getty Images)
Willow Smith(02 of15)
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When Willow Smith shaved her head, people were shocked that her mother let her do it in the first place. We were impressed. The teen proved that even though she liked whipping her hair back and forth, she didn't need it to define her. (credit:Roger Kisby via Getty Images)
Viola Davis(03 of15)
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We love Viola Davis' natural hair so much on her -- she looks so polished and regal all the time! (credit:Kevork Djansezian via Getty Images)
Kilo Kish(04 of15)
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The musician keeps her natural hair wild and free, and we think it looks awesome. But it doesn't come easy! Kish explained to Into The Gloss that her natural hair "is actually harder to maintain than straightened hair or weaves; it takes a lot of work." Well, that work is paying off, because her hair is amazing. (credit:Donato Sardella via Getty Images)
Esperanza Spalding(05 of15)
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The jazz singer and bassist has had natural hair her entire life and has even been quoted saying that she never has and never will relax it. (You go girl! Stick it to the man!) She looks gorgeous just the way she is! (credit:AP)
Oprah(06 of15)
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When Oprah debuted her naturally curly afro on the cover of O back in 2012, she stirred up quite the controversy. But we applaud the talk show host and media mogul for letting her natural locks free, and giving them a chance to shine (on a front cover, no less!). (credit:Barry King via Getty Images)
Kandace Springs(07 of15)
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Singer Kandace Springs lets her natural curls loose and we love her for it. She's even influenced her friends to wear their hair natural too! (credit:David Livingston via Getty Images)
Janelle Monae(08 of15)
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We can always count on Janelle Monae to wear her natural hair in an awesomely sculpted 'do, which only adds to her cool factor. (credit:Samir Hussein via Getty Images)
Corinne Bailey Rae(09 of15)
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After a series of perms and relaxers, the songstress finally decided to leave the hair treatments behind. Now she wears her natural locks in perfectly twisted curls, which we love. (credit:Astrid Stawiarz via Getty Images)
Yvette Nicole Brown(10 of15)
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We love that Yvette Nicole Brown tries different styles with her natural locks, like this one-sided 'do. So cool! (credit:Rich Polk via Getty Images)
Lupita Nyong'o(11 of15)
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The Oscar-winning actress has become a poster girl for natural hair, proving that short hair can be just as glamourous as long hair. (credit:Steve Granitz via Getty Images)
Alicia Keys(12 of15)
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Alicia Keys' shaved sides and sculpted hair almost make us want to grab a buzzer. Almost.. if only we had her looks! (credit:Theo Wargo/Child2014 via Getty Images)
Tamera Mowry-Housley(13 of15)
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The "Sister Sister" actress has experimented with her hair, sometimes wearing it long and wavy, but we think she looks great with her natural locks. Her curls are beautiful! (credit:Jon Kopaloff via Getty Images)
Yaya DaCosta(14 of15)
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The former "America's Next Top Model" contestant has had her large afro for quite some time, and frankly, we can't imagine her with anything else. It just looks so good on her! (credit:Bennett Raglin via Getty Images)
Solange Knowles(15 of15)
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The ultimate cool-girl, Solange has been rockin' the natural look for a few years now, making us all envy her naturally curly locks. (credit:Scott Barbour via Getty Images)

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