Why Shoshanna From Girls Is Our Millennial Hair Icon

Hannah Horvath might get all the attention on the hit HBO show Girls, but Shoshanna Shapiro is the one who's stolen our hearts. Hannah is a DIY [1] haircutter, Marnie is a polished prep, and Jessa looks like she rarely washes or brushes her mane . . . So in a series where the cast is pretty low-key when it comes to beauty [2], it's no wonder that Shosh (played by Zosia Mamet) stands out with her braids, buns, and typically twisted updos. Now that Girls is back with season five, we're keeping you updated on Shoshanna's latest styles.

Season One

Even when she was wrapped in a Snuggie, Shosh filled in her brows and rocked a runway-ready topknot.

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Season One

For a girl’s night out, Shoshanna teased the top of her ponytail to complement her '80s-inspired outfit.

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Season One

When it came to formalwear style, she went with a slicked-back updo with on-trend minibraids and a punchy pink pout.

Source: Jessica Miglio/Courtesy of HBO [5]

Season Two

Miley isn’t the only one into creative buns [6]! Shosh’s side doughnut made a case for out-of-the-box knots.

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Season Two

In a nod to Kate Middleton and the royal set, Shosh rocked a theatrical headpiece.

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Season Two

Though Shoshanna is the youngest of the four main characters on the show, she was not afraid to play it up with kitschy pigtails.

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Season Two

Before Kristen Stewart [10] used braids as cornrows [11], Shosh tried it on Girls. Her neon turquoise eyeliner made her festival ready.

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Season Three

Only Shosh could pull of three hairstyles in one: a boho side braid, a half-up 'do, and a textured ponytail.

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Season Three

Shoshanna juxtaposed her elegant french twist with smudgy, smoky eye shadow.

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Season Three

The beauty girl went for a classic Americana style by wrapping a red bandana around her head.

Source: Jessica Miglio/Courtesy of HBO [15]

Season Three

Before she headed out of town, Shoshanna pulled her hair into a braided updo. Her pink blush picked up the warm tones in her sundress.

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Season Three

While Shosh had her meltdown in the North Forkof Long Island, her braided crown stayed in place.

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Season Four

Even though Shoshanna chopped off major length, she still made her mane quirky by curling a small section of her otherwise sleek shoulder-length cut.

Season Four

Shoshanna upgraded her basic bob by adding a cute dog barrette.

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