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Hairstyle File: Mary J. Blige

Mary J. Blige's best hairstyles, from golden curls to high ponys.
Reminisce
Mary J Blige Hair Evolution Lead
By Tia Williams · Updated October 28, 2020
Mary J. Blige is on a roll, ladies. From her bring-the-house-down EMF performance to the already record-breaking sales of her new scent, My Life Blossom, the Queen of R&B Soul is having quite the summer!

Did we mention that her hair has been looking fiercer than ever?! In the past three months, we’ve seen her rock at least four different ‘dos, and each one sexier than the last.

Here, we take a look back at her most memorable hairstyles of all time — from Shirley Temple curls to high, swingy ponytails. Let us know your fave in the comments section!