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Hairstyle File: Raven Symone

Hairstyle File: Raven Symone
By Essence · Updated October 28, 2020
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1991: Sweet Olivia

Raven-Symone stole our hearts as Olivia on “The Cosby Show.” The pint-size starlet is all smiles in a tumble of shiny spirals at the 19th Annual International Emmy Awards.

Hairstyle File: Raven Symone
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2007: Pop of Color

As Raven-Symone matured into a beautiful young actress, she became known for her ever-changing hairstyles. Here the glowing teen rocks a curly bob complete with mini cornrows and a bright, honey-hued bang.

Hairstyle File: Raven Symone
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2008: Rippling Waves

Raven-Symone arrived at the 2008 ESSENCE Black Women in Hollywood event wearing a head full of long, ebony colored waves.

Hairstyle File: Raven Symone
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2009: Short and Sassy

At the 7th Annual Teen Vogue Young Hollywood Party, Raven traded in her waist-length waves, for a much shorter, softly curled bob. Her side-swept bang tops off the look perfectly.

Hairstyle File: Raven Symone
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2009: All Layered Up

Raven-Symone went even shorter at the 41st Annual NAACP Awards when she debuted a fiercer than fierce layered coif.

Hairstyle File: Raven Symone
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2010: Perfect Pony

Raven-Symone took her hair to new heights at the Covergirl Cosmetics’ 50th Anniversary Party in this jet-black, high ponytail.

Hairstyle File: Raven Symone
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Hairstyle File: Raven Symone
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2010: Highlight of My Life

At the premiere Of “Beastly,” Raven-Symone looked sexy and chic in a half-up/half-down ’do paired with choppy bangs and honey blond highlights.

Hairstyle File: Raven Symone
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2010: Big Curls Rock

The young starlet opted for super-sized, two-toned curls at the 2010 Black Girls Rock! Awards.

Hairstyle File: Raven Symone
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2011: Amber Alert

At the 2011 Teen Choice Awards, Raven-Symone rocked two-toned, gentle curls pulled back off her face. This style really makes her hazel green eyes pop!

Hairstyle File: Raven Symone
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2011: Braided Beauty

At the 21st NAACP Theatre Awards, Raven added a fun twist to the braid trend by adding a pretty plait along her hairline and pulling the rest of her hair into a side chignon.

Hairstyle File: Raven Symone
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2011: The Big Chop

She ditched her hair extensions in exchange for her own, naturally curled coif at the Young Storytellers Foundation’s Annual “The Biggest Show” event.

Hairstyle File: Raven Symone
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2012: Taking Sides

At the 13th Annual Warner Bros. and InStyle Golden Globe Awards After Party, Raven-Symone tossed her soft, two-toned curls over one shoulder. Love this look!

Hairstyle File: Raven Symone