Written by | Ray Cornelius

CENTRIC TV aired the “Hair Battle 2016” on Saturday night and I can tell you it was just as exciting being there in person as it was watching it unfold on television. The event was actually taped in August during Atlanta’s Bronner Brothers International Beauty Show and yours truly was in the mix to get some exclusive shots of all the glitz and glamour that only these stylists could bring.

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Tamar Braxton

The evening was hosted by R&B superstar, reality show diva and former Real host Tamar Braxton and featured appearances by hair and fashion maven Dwight Eubanks and celebrity judges—Shekinah Jo, Miss Lawrence and Razor Chic of Atlanta. Each presenter was judged on theme, creativity and styling technique.

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The Judges

This year’s competitors were aiming for a chance to win $10,000 as well as a trophy, a scooter bike from RayTroniks and the coveted Hair Battle Belt. The fierce stylists included Toni Campbell aka Texas T, razor extraordinaire Que Barnes Jackson, newcomer Keon Brunson, former Hair Battle winner Angela Stucky and acclaimed wigmaster Terrence Davidson, who ultimately walked away with the evening’s grand prize. There were also appearances by Beyoncé‘s stylist Neal Farinah, the cast of Centric’s “My Current Situation” and the Queen of Bounce—Big Freedia.

Check out all of the pics below and tell us what you think!

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Dwight Eubanks served as this year’s commentator and backstage correspondent

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Tamar was in full “Tamar” mode as host and kept the crowd in stitches

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Big Freedia made an appearance during Toni Campbell‘s show

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Toni Campbell‘s show also included a inflatable Zorb Ball

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Toni Campbell aka Texas T whipping that hair into shape

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Candid shot of Miss Lawrence, Tamar Braxton and Shekinah Jo

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Miss Lawrence getting his life with that fan

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Over-the-top styles from Angela Stucky

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Angela Stucky‘s theme was inspired by Disney’s Maleficent 

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Bedazzled “Hair Petals” by Angela Stucky

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This collage of color is made of real hair

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Terrence Davidson‘s show opened up with a salute to Beyoncé and New Orleans

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These Beyoncés were fierce and fabulous with their synchronized dance moves

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The girls opened to a medley of song’s from Beyoncé‘s Lemonade CD

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Simply Stunning!

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Davidson’s theme transitioned from Beyoncé to The Addams Family

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Keon Brunson‘s presentation was a look at hair in the future

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This was Brunson‘s first time in the competition

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Shekinah Jo and Razor Chic dancing and enjoying the music between presentations

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Que Barnes Jackson using her infamous razor technique on her model

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Tah Dah!

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Tamar Braxton and Dwight Eubanks with the competing stylists

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The stylists getting their final critiques from the judges

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James Bronner getting ready to announce the winner

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And the winner is…TERRENCE DAVIDSON!

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Terrence Davidson sharing the victory with his son

Photo Credits: RayCornelius.com

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