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Hairstyle File: Halle Berry

Congrats are in order for Halle Berry who said "I Do" this weekend! The stunning actress has been in the spotlight ever since her pageant days in the '80s and famously made the pixie cut her go-to hairstyle in the '90s. As we celebrate Berry's nupitals, here are her most memorable manes.
By Nicole Marie Melton · Updated October 28, 2020
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01
1986, Miss Ohio

Berry stepped on the stage at the 1986 at the Miss USA Pageant, she stole our hearts with her voluminous, bountiful curls, a popular look of the throughout the eighties.

Halle Berry's Hair Evolution
02
1992, Curly Top

At the 1992 MTV Video Music Awards, Berry added bouncy spiral curls to her signature closely-cropped cut.

Halle Berry's Hair Evolution
03
1995, Sleek & Chic

Berry hit the red carpet at the 9th Annual Soul Train Music Awards wearing a Josephine Baker-esque, super-sleek style.

Halle Berry's Hair Evolution
04
1997, Red Alert

Berry rocked the 1997 NAACP Image Awards sporting an artfully mussed, auburn-streaked updo.

Halle Berry's Hair Evolution
05
2002, So Shagadelic

Promoting “Swordfish” at the 59th Annual Golden Globe Awards, Berry flaunted a piecey, choppy shag that soon spawned a zillion imitators.

Halle Berry's Hair Evolution
06
2003, Berry Pretty

At the “Gothika” premiere, Berry flaunted a brand-new look: Long layers with bangs.

Halle Berry's Hair Evolution
07
2005, Long Story

At the “Lackawanna Blues” premiere, the card-carrying short hair girl shocked everyone with waist-length locks!

Halle Berry's Hair Evolution
08
2006, Rapunzel Ringlets

At the 2006 Cannes Film Festival, Berry sported a tumble of romantic, rippling ringlets.

Halle Berry's Hair Evolution
09
2008, Baby Love

Pregnant with baby Nahla at the Palm Springs International Film Festival Gala, Berry swept her super-long locks up in an oversize bun.

Halle Berry's Hair Evolution
10
2010, Golden Girl

At the 2010 Golden Globes, Berry went back to her roots, rocking a sexily tousled pixie ’do.

Halle Berry's Hair Evolution
11
2012, Tressed to Impress

Berry has been rocking her cropped coif since the late 90’s and we must admit it’s one of the styles we love the most on the stunning actress. 

Halle Berry's Hair Evolution
12
2013, Glowing and Gorgeous
Halle Berry
Halle Berry's Hair Evolution
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