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Haristyle File: Donna Summer's Tress Transformation

Haristyle File: Donna Summer's Tress Transformation
By Essence · Updated October 28, 2020
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1970: Sweet Lady

Summer wore soft curls with loose ringlets topped off with a floral headpiece during a photo shoot in London.

Haristyle File: Donna Summer's Tress Transformation
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1976: Cascading Curls

Summer sported long, cascading curls in the mid ’70’s.

Haristyle File: Donna Summer's Tress Transformation
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1977: Billboard Bombshell

At the 1977 Billboard Music Awards, Summer arrived in a head full of thick, lush curls.

Haristyle File: Donna Summer's Tress Transformation
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1978: Top of the Class

In a portrait session in the late ’70’s, Summer adorned her long, flowing waves with a stripped hat.

Haristyle File: Donna Summer's Tress Transformation
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1979: Tressed to Impress

Summer loved sporting voluminous curls with lots of body.

Haristyle File: Donna Summer's Tress Transformation
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1980: Totally Banging

At the dawn of the ’80’s, Summer added a full bang to her signature curly hairstyle.

Haristyle File: Donna Summer's Tress Transformation
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1980: Braided Beauty

At the American Music Awards, Summer revealed her new ’do when she arrived at the event wearing tiny plaits with soft curls at the ends.

Haristyle File: Donna Summer's Tress Transformation
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1980: Royalty Unite

Summer attended an event with Michael Jackson wearing long, skinny braids and barrettes.

Haristyle File: Donna Summer's Tress Transformation
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1985: Curls Night Out

Summer sported short, tight curls during a photo shoot in the mid ’80’s.

Haristyle File: Donna Summer's Tress Transformation
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2009: Haute Hairstyle

At the Nobel Peace Prize concert, Summer belted out her hit songs wearing bangs and long, shiny waves.

Haristyle File: Donna Summer's Tress Transformation
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2010: Stunning Songstress

Summer rocked sexy, waist-length strands during a performance at the David Foster And Friends In Concert event.

Haristyle File: Donna Summer's Tress Transformation
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2011: Lovely Layers

Summer took the stage at the 2011 Winter TCA Tour wearing long layers with honey highlights.

Haristyle File: Donna Summer's Tress Transformation
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Rest in Peace

For more on Summer’s life and legacy, visit our Donna Summer Tribute page now.

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Haristyle File: Donna Summer's Tress Transformation