The time has come! We're taking a look back at the hottest hair trends of 2016! Which styles lit up Instagram and slayed the YouTube streets?
Color was huge this year, and no shade of the rainbow was left untouched. Reds were vibrant, greens were jealousy-inducing, and blues were in abundance. We also saw the top knot and deep swoop get a sleek makeover thanks to lace frontal hairlines looking more realistic than ever.
The trend that managed to outshine them all this year was blonde. It used to be one of the adventurous hairstyles for black women, but thanks to celebrities like Nicki Minaj, Ciara, and, of course, Queen Bey, the sun-kissed hue became a staple hair color this year. Howver, finding the right blonde shade is the crucial step to rocking the color. W e created this quiz to help you find your perfect fit.
As often as trends come and go, it's always fun to see what inspired us year-to-year! Let's reminisce, shall we?
Rihanna-Inspired Bob
[View this post on Instagram](https://www.instagram.com/p/BCiZXA7qAr5/?utm_source=ig_embed&utm_campaign=loading)[Because we love @anticipeyton's @badgalriri inspired blunt bob! #MayvennHair #Mayvenn #MayvennMade #BobLife #CenterPart #BadGal](https://www.instagram.com/p/BCiZXA7qAr5/?utm_source=ig_embed&utm_campaign=loading)A post shared by Mayvenn Inc. (@mayvennhair) on
[View this post on Instagram](https://www.instagram.com/p/BF6lytVKArh/?utm_source=ig_embed&utm_campaign=loading)[@Peakmilll slays frontal units 😱! Can't wait to see the full video on how she constructed this unit. #MayvennHair #MayvennMade #LaceFrontalWhere #LaceFrontals #FullFrontal #FrontalMagic #Wigs](https://www.instagram.com/p/BF6lytVKArh/?utm_source=ig_embed&utm_campaign=loading)A post shared by Mayvenn Inc. (@mayvennhair) on
Werk, werk, werk, werk! The most popular song of the year showed Rihanna bopping on Drake with this sleek bob look. We saw it everywhere shortly after!
Dark Roots Blonde
[View this post on Instagram](https://www.instagram.com/p/BMWmR9tA9N0/?utm_source=ig_embed&utm_campaign=loading)[@Ninap_thatsme wearing 613 Blonde with dark roots lengths 16", 18", and 20" with a 14" Lace Frontal. #CustomUnit #WigMaker #BlondeHair #BlondeFrontals #FrontalMagic #MayvennHair](https://www.instagram.com/p/BMWmR9tA9N0/?utm_source=ig_embed&utm_campaign=loading)A post shared by Mayvenn Inc. (@mayvennhair) on
[View this post on Instagram](https://www.instagram.com/p/BKEroK5AfIo/?utm_source=ig_embed&utm_campaign=loading)[613 Blonde frontal laid by @celebritystatus_ on client @itstylaflame! Hair provided by @lovelylocs_virgin_hair. #FrontalMagic #BlondeFrontals #DarkRoots #Mayvenn #MayvennMade #MayvennHair #Slayed #LaceFrontal #WcW](https://www.instagram.com/p/BKEroK5AfIo/?utm_source=ig_embed&utm_campaign=loading)A post shared by Mayvenn Inc. (@mayvennhair) on
The ladies who rocked blonde this year came to slay! We told you it looks great on everyone.
Wand Curls For The World
[View this post on Instagram](https://www.instagram.com/p/BC1MM1tqAin/?utm_source=ig_embed&utm_campaign=loading)[@Theofficialari_ gracing us with this gorgeous photo wearing Brazilian Deep Wave styled; hair provided by @lovelylocs_virgin_hair. #FbF #MayvennHair #Mayvenn #MayvennMade #BrazilianDeepWave](https://www.instagram.com/p/BC1MM1tqAin/?utm_source=ig_embed&utm_campaign=loading)A post shared by Mayvenn Inc. (@mayvennhair) on
[View this post on Instagram](https://www.instagram.com/p/BHAM6fKqApE/?utm_source=ig_embed&utm_campaign=loading)[We're starting to think @Peakmilll just wakes up like this, #Flawless! She's wearing Brazilian Deep Wave wand curled, lengths 24", 24", 22", 20", and matching frontal. #MayvennMade #MayvennHair #Mayvenn #SelfieQueen #WigSlayer #CustomUnit #FrontalLaid #LaceFrontal #FrontalUnit #Slayed #Wigs #SummerTimeFine](https://www.instagram.com/p/BHAM6fKqApE/?utm_source=ig_embed&utm_campaign=loading)A post shared by Mayvenn Inc. (@mayvennhair) on
Whip those wand curlers out! This year was all about adding a little oomph.
Asymmetrical Bob
[View this post on Instagram](https://www.instagram.com/p/BNGM5AaAQY6/?utm_source=ig_embed&utm_campaign=loading)[@Hairartbydominique slayed this layered asymmetrical bob on @hairbyfaithe with 3 bundles of 14" 613 Blonde! #ATLStylist #AtlantaHairStylist #BobLife #AsymmetricalBob #MayvennHair](https://www.instagram.com/p/BNGM5AaAQY6/?utm_source=ig_embed&utm_campaign=loading)A post shared by Mayvenn Inc. (@mayvennhair) on
[View this post on Instagram](https://www.instagram.com/p/BMC0HJsAGbs/?utm_source=ig_embed&utm_campaign=loading)[@Golden_o_me wearing a custom unit made with two 12" bundles of Brazilian Straight with a 14" Lace Frontal made by @crown_mmee. #CustomUnit #RedHead #BobLife #Bob #LaceFrontal #FrontalUnit #MayvennHair](https://www.instagram.com/p/BMC0HJsAGbs/?utm_source=ig_embed&utm_campaign=loading)A post shared by Mayvenn Inc. (@mayvennhair) on
The asymmetrical bob is timeless and thanks to its flattering nature, it was once again rocked heavily in 2016.
Top Knot Slay
[View this post on Instagram](https://www.instagram.com/p/BI8ISvpg4cM/?utm_source=ig_embed&utm_campaign=loading)[@Glamstylistxoxo, those baby hairs are laid! Talk about frontal magic! #Mayvenn #MayvennHair #BrazilianFrontal #LaceFrontal #Frontal #LaceFrontalWig #MayvennMade #WcW #WeaveCrushWednesday](https://www.instagram.com/p/BI8ISvpg4cM/?utm_source=ig_embed&utm_campaign=loading)A post shared by Mayvenn Inc. (@mayvennhair) on
[View this post on Instagram](https://www.instagram.com/p/BIkj7g9ALoX/?utm_source=ig_embed&utm_campaign=loading)[How beautiful is @amorenlove? She slayed this unit using a 27 blonde with dark roots frontal and 3 bundles. #McM #ManeCrushMonday #Mayvenn #MayvennMade #MayvennHair #CustomWig #LaceFrontal #LaceFrontalWig #Frontal #Wigs #VirginHair #SummerBlondes #Blondes #DarkRoots](https://www.instagram.com/p/BIkj7g9ALoX/?utm_source=ig_embed&utm_campaign=loading)A post shared by Mayvenn Inc. (@mayvennhair) on
[View this post on Instagram](https://www.instagram.com/p/BH41-CiAilz/?utm_source=ig_embed&utm_campaign=loading)[How cute is @Theofficialari_ with her top knot bun with faux bang? She achieved this look with 1 1/2 bundles of Brazilian Body Wave. #Mayvenn #MayvennHair #MayvennMade #TopKnotBun #TopKnot #Bun #BunLife #FauxBangs #Bangs #Updo](https://www.instagram.com/p/BH41-CiAilz/?utm_source=ig_embed&utm_campaign=loading)A post shared by Mayvenn Inc. (@mayvennhair) on
This year we definitely saw a rise in frontals, and through them all hair endeavors, like top knots, were possible.
Natural Curls
[View this post on Instagram](https://www.instagram.com/p/BMzqDZWA3yD/?utm_source=ig_embed&utm_campaign=loading)[@Beautybytenia wearing her custom unit made with three 12" bundles of Brazilian Curly. #Natural #Curly #CurlyBundles #ProtectiveStyle #KinkyCurly #BrazilianCurly #CustomUnit #MayvennHair](https://www.instagram.com/p/BMzqDZWA3yD/?utm_source=ig_embed&utm_campaign=loading)A post shared by Mayvenn Inc. (@mayvennhair) on
[View this post on Instagram](https://www.instagram.com/p/BNUXcXYgVqC/?utm_source=ig_embed&utm_campaign=loading)[@Diamondsare4ever looking gorgeous in Loose Wave wand curled 😍. Looks so good we thought it was Deep Wave 😂. Don't miss out on our #BlackFriday sale, it ends at midnight! #DeepWave #Selfies #MayvennMade #MayvennHair](https://www.instagram.com/p/BNUXcXYgVqC/?utm_source=ig_embed&utm_campaign=loading)A post shared by Mayvenn Inc. (@mayvennhair) on
With the rise of natural textures, a lot of people opted to "go natural" this year with curls that mimicked their natural hair.
Hair of The Rainbow
[View this post on Instagram](https://www.instagram.com/p/BHudn0_Ag-b/?utm_source=ig_embed&utm_campaign=loading)[Ok @_Misspalmershair_ 🍀! Custom colored Indian Dark Blonde with Dark Roots lengths 18" 18" 20" and 24" with a 18" Lace Closure installed and styled by none other than @Jaguardaartist_hair! #McM #ManeCrushMonday #MayvennHair #Mayvenn #MayvennMade #ClientSelfie #CustomColor #GreenHair #ColorInspiration #HairGoals #SummerSplash #EmeraldGreen #SummerTimeFine](https://www.instagram.com/p/BHudn0_Ag-b/?utm_source=ig_embed&utm_campaign=loading)A post shared by Mayvenn Inc. (@mayvennhair) on
[View this post on Instagram](https://www.instagram.com/p/BLrfkQDAAu2/?utm_source=ig_embed&utm_campaign=loading)[So, this just happened! @Passionjonesz12 is giving us all kinds of life 😩! Peruvian Curly lengths 18", 20", 22" and 24" with a 18" Lace Frontal custom colored and styled to this beautiful look! 🔮#Slayed #RubyRed #CurlyHair #FallHairColors #PeruvianHair #Bundles #FrontalMagic #FrontalRealness #LaceFrontal #MayvennHair](https://www.instagram.com/p/BLrfkQDAAu2/?utm_source=ig_embed&utm_campaign=loading)A post shared by Mayvenn Inc. (@mayvennhair) on
Any limits placed on hair color this year were completely off the table. We loved seeing all the custom color jobs ladies were coming up with!
