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Proof That Kelly Rowland Is Tinseltown's Top Hair Chameleon

It's no secret that the singer and author has been hair goals since making her debut with Destiny's Child. Although she's no longer rocking that signature pixie, Rowland has taken on a bevy of other styles that are also worthy of a standing ovation. Take a trip down memory lane by perusing her fiercest mane moments to date! 
By Nikki Brown · Updated October 26, 2020
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Kelly Rowland’s Hair Evolution: 2000

At the turn of the New Millennium, Kelly repped for short-haired women everywhere in her signature pixie. 

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Kelly Rowland’s Hair Evolution: 2001

By 2001, she had started to experiment with a little more length as well as color. Remember this firetruck red ‘do?

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Kelly Rowland’s Hair Evolution: 2002

As you can see, she loved mixing and matching shades during her time with Destiny’s Child. 

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Kelly Rowland’s Hair Evolution: 2003

The following year, she served up serious fall hair goals in a chestnnut-colored bob. 

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Kelly Rowland’s Hair Evolution: 2004

The singer never shied away from a curly style, including this shoulder-length one from years past. 

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Kelly Rowland’s Hair Evolution: 2005

Although we love seeing Kelly’s short cuts, this long hair moment is definitely one of our favorites. 

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Kelly Rowland’s Hair Evolution: 2006

A middle part has also became part of her signature hair look. 

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Kelly Rowland’s Hair Evolution: 2007

By 2007, she had started to give us wispy, ‘1970s-esque hair. Love this look! 

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Kelly Rowland’s Hair Evolution: 2008

Remember when she slayed in this bangs/bob combo?!

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Kelly Rowland’s Hair Evolution: 2008

And these loose curls were to die for. 

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Kelly Rowland’s Hair Evolution: 2010

In 2010, Kelly gave us Donna Summer vibes in this voluminous afro. 

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Kelly Rowland’s Hair Evolution: 2011

The following year, she put her own twist on the iconic pixie by adding a little length. 

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Kelly Rowland’s Hair Evolution: 2011

But it wasn’t long before Rowland returned to long and luscious locks. 

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Kelly Rowland’s Hair Evolution: 2011

The singer’s sleek and straight mane is always red carpet ready. 

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Kelly Rowland’s Hair Evolution: 2012

The bigger the hair, the better. Right?! 

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Kelly Rowland’s Hair Evolution: 2012

One of our favorite hair moments from Kelly is this curly low ponytail at the Grammy Awards. 

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Kelly Rowland’s Hair Evolution: 2013

These low bangs look fresh and fierce on the singer. 

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Kelly Rowland’s Hair Evolution: 2013

She sported this sleek low ponytail at a Grammy Museum event. So chic! 

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Kelly Rowland’s Hair Evolution: 2013

And soon after, she took things up a notch by adding chestnut color to her mane. 

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Kelly Rowland’s Hair Evolution: 2013

This perfect top knot moment happened at the GLAAD Media Awards. 

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Kelly Rowland’s Hair Evolution: 2014

By 2014, Rowland had moved onto a brownish-black pixie cut, side swept to the side for a little extra drama. 

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Kelly Rowland’s Hair Evolution: 2014

At the 2014 MTV VMAs, a then pregnant Kelly looked drop dead gorgeous in a messy milkmaid braid. 

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Kelly Rowland’s Hair Evolution: 2015

The following year, Rowland served in a wavy lob that everyone was ready to copy. Perfection! 

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Kelly Rowland’s Hair Evolution: 2015

Rowland looked like the ultimate sweetheart in this romantic, half-up, half-down hairstyle. 

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Kelly Rowland’s Hair Evolution: 2016

Last year, the singer looked breathtaking in this sleek ‘do while visiting Good Morning America. 

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Kelly Rowland’s Hair Evolution: 2016

She also served in a series of updos, including this beautiful braided crown. 

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Kelly Rowland’s Hair Evolution: 2016

And this loose and wavy down ‘do deserves a standing ovation. 

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Kelly Rowland’s Hair Evolution: 2016

She has since returned to the classic bob, but is now rocking it in a plethora of ways. 

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Kelly Rowland’s Hair Evolution: 2016

She’s also worn it with a hint of wave and tucked behind the ears. 

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Kelly Rowland’s Hair Evolution: 2017

And now her signature do has evolved to include bangs. We’re loving it!

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