Remember That Time Sanaa Lathan Wore Twists? A Look Back At The Actress's Most Memorable Hair Moments

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A couple of weeks ago, Sanaa Lathan had the Internet on fire when she debuted a new bald look. The actress shaved off all of her hair for her upcoming lead role in the Netflix adaptation of Nappily Ever After, but the new fade is just one of many bold looks the 46 year old has pulled off since stepping into the spotlight.

In honor of her birthday today, we take a look back at some of the star’s most memorable hair moments, from straight strands, to coils and curls, and even the few times she wore twists on and off screen. Let us know which looks you love most.

LOS ANGELES, CA – FEBRUARY 12: Actress Sanaa Lathan poses in the press room during the 40th NAACP Image Awards held at the Shrine Auditorium on February 12, 2009 in Los Angeles, California. (Photo by Frederick M. Brown/Getty Images for NAACP)

ATLANTA, GA – AUGUST 06: Sanaa Lathan attends “THE PERFECT GUY” Press Dinner at Time Restaurant on August 6, 2015 in Atlanta, Georgia. (Photo by Prince Williams/WireImage)

Sanaa Lathan during Essence Hollywood Issue Party at Deep in Hollywood, California, United States. (Photo by J. P. Aussenard/WireImage)

Sanaa Lathan during Cavern Wallpaper and Kidada for Disney Coutour Celebrate Their New Collections at Kaviar and Kind in West Hollywood, California, United States. (Photo by J. Vespa/WireImage)

Sanaa Lathan during Cosmopolitan Magazine Launches BEBESPORT with Eva Longoria at Mondrian Hotel in Los Angeles, California, United States. (Photo by J.Sciulli/WireImage for Bebe Stores, Inc.)

LATELINE — Season 1 — Pictured: Sanaa Lathan as Brianna Gilliam — Photo by: Chris Haston/NBCU Photo Bank

LOS ANGELES, CA – AUGUST 28: Actress Sanaa Lathan attends the premiere of Sony Pictures Releasing’s “When The Bough Breaks” at Regal LA Live Stadium 14 on August 28, 2016 in Los Angeles, California. (Photo by Mike Windle/Getty Images)

NEW YORK, NY – OCTOBER 31: Actress Sanaa Lathan attends the 2016 Harlem School Of The Arts Masquerade Ball at The Plaza Hotel on October 31, 2016 in New York City. (Photo by Matthew Eisman/Getty Images)

attends the “Shots Fired” FYC event at Saban Media Center on May 10, 2017 in North Hollywood, California.

LOS ANGELES, CA – JULY 13: Actress Sanaa Lathan attends the premiere of Universal Pictures’ “Girls Trip” at Regal LA Live Stadium 14 on July 13, 2017 in Los Angeles, California. (Photo by David Livingston/Getty Images)