VIOLA DAVIS 17 BEST HAIRSTYLES AND HAIRCUTS

View yourself with Viola Davis hairstyles. We provide easy "How to style" tips as well as letting you know which hairstyles will match your face shape, hair texture and hair density.



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The back and sides of this short sassy 'do is tapered into the head blending into the top layers that are swept to the side for shape and style. The front is swept across the forehead to soften the face and completes the over-all look brilliantly. Product is needed to keep this style in place and regular trims is needed every 4-6 weeks.

Viola Davis is looking elegant here in a short Sixties-inspired hairstyle. It is flattering to her features as the side-swept fringe helps to balance the length of her face and the asymmetrical styling helps to keep a focus on her best features -her bright, expressive eyes and beaming smile. This cut also works well with her thick hair texture and needs little styling thanks to the sculpted layers. The end result is a feminine, modern and sophisticated look.

Viola has naturally dark hair with dark brown eyes and a warm, medium-dark complexion. Here, she goes for a natural looking espresso brown color as her base which sets off her eyes nicely. The added mahogany red highlights on top give her locks an extra dose of style and brightens up her complexion. It also produces a glossy, healthy looking finish for her locks. Touch ups are needed every now and then to keep the color looking vibrant.

Viola Davis is an American actress and producer. She is the only black woman to be nominated for three Academy Awards, winning one, and is the only black actress or actor to win the Triple Crown of Acting.


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Subtle layers are cut around the back and sides of this wavy mane to enhance the bounce and volume all over. This look is best suited for those with naturally curly hair and is great to balance out a long face. Product is needed to pinch through the ends and regular trims is needed every 4-6 weeks.

Viola Davis looks youthful and radiant here in a wavy jaw length bob. Not only is this ‘do right on trend for this season but it is also an ideal cut for Viola’s oblong face shape. The side swept fringe works to camouflage her high forehead, and the graduated cut minimizes the appearance of a square jawline. The soft waves give her a cool, casual beachy finish.

Viola’s color is working nicely for her here as well. Her rich black hair shade looks fabulous with her warm, dark complexion and dark brown eyes. Her hair color has a lot of warmth to it which gives her complexion a nice glow. Ladies who also have dark eyes and a medium to dark skin tone will look good in this shade as well.

Viola Davis is an American actress who has won numerous awards for her work, including a Tony and the Screen Actors Guild Award for Outstanding Performance by a Female Actor in a Leading Role.


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Soft classic waves are dressed all through the sides and back of these dark tresses giving the over-all look style and movement. The long bangs are swept across to the side to soften the face and completes the over-all hairdo brilliantly. This is a fantastic look for any occasion and needs product to pinch through the ends.

Viola Davis looks youthful and radiant here in a wavy chin length bob. Not only is this ‘do right on trend for this season but it is also an ideal cut for Viola’s oblong face shape. The side swept fringe works to camouflage her high forehead, and the graduated cut minimizes the appearance of a square jawline. The soft waves give her a cool, casual beachy finish.

Viola’s color is working nicely for her here as well. Her rich black-brown shade looks fabulous with her warm, dark complexion and dark brown eyes. Her hair color has a lot of warmth to it which gives her complexion a nice glow. Ladies who also have dark eyes and a medium to dark skin tone will look good in this shade as well.

Viola Davis is an American actress who has won numerous awards for her work, including a Tony and the Screen Actors Guild Award for Outstanding Performance by a Female Actor in a Leading Role.






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Layers are cut around the back and sides of this curly mane to enhance the bounce and volume all over. This look is best suited for those with naturally curly hair and great to balance out a long face. Product is needed to pinch through the ends and regular trims is needed every 4-6 weeks.


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A combination of medium to long layers are cut all around the sides and back of this brown mane to help enhance the body and volume thanks the waves added to the mid-lengths to ends. The shape of this hairstyle is great to frame a long face and needs product to pinch through to define the ends.


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This naturally thick mane is cut short around the back and sides leaving the top length slightly longer for shape and style. This casual style is best suited for those with tight curly hair wanting a look that is easy to maintain with regular trims every 4-6 weeks. Only a small amount of product is needed for shine.






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This medium length 'do is blow-waved beautifully to turn the ends under with the top parted on the side allowing the long bangs to be swept across the face for a stunning finish. This is a great hairstyle for any formal occasion and is easy to re-create at home with the right tools and products.


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Viola stunned onlookers at the 86th Academy Awards with her short classic hairdo. The back of her mane is tapered into the nape, while the top and sides were set in rollers to achieve this groovy classic style. This formal shape needs product for hold and regular trims to keep the ends neat and tidy.


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The back and sides of this short 'do are tapered into the head for shape and style, blending into the top layers that are worn flat to contour the head for a smooth and classic finish. This look is easy to re-create and will need regular trims every 4-6 weeks to maintain shape and style.






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The back and sides of this short 'do are cropped short and tapered into the head for shape, blending into the top jagged cut layers which is left long enough to wear flat contouring the head for a neat and tidy finish. This short hairstyle is versatile enough to be worn many ways depending on the occasion and the mood.


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This full and fancy hairdo is thanks to the layers cut all through the back and sides allowing the curls and waves to sit perfectly. This formal hairstyle is easy to re-create with the right tools and products and best suited for long face shapes.


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This fantastic bob 'do is cut is tapered in through the sides and back for shape and to maintain a wispy and point edge. The bangs are cut frame the top of the face and completes the over-all style perfectly. This look is great to compliment a long face shape.






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This fantastic bob is cut to sit above the jaw-line with tapered layers cut through the edges for shape and style. The bangs are blow-waved to the side to compliment the face and completes the over-style perfectly. This look is great for any occasion.


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This tapered hairstyle sits perfectly to frame the face to compliment the jaw-line and bring out the best facial features. The bangs are swept to the side to soften the top of the face and completes the over-all look brilliantly.


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A combination of short to long layers cut all through the this look gives it plenty of boost, encouraging the bounce and movement of the waves and curls. The bangs are smoothed out to frame the face and completes the over-all style perfectly. This hairstyle is great for any special occasion.






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Bounce and body was the main aim for this hairstyle. Long layers are cut around the edges to allow movement and enhance the natural curl. This will be best suited for those with long face shapes looking for a style to compliment their best features.


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Medium to layers added to the mid-lengths to ends of this hairstyle allowed the waves to sit perfectly to compliment Viola's face shape. Her long wispy bangs were also added to frame her face and finished off her look stylishly.