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NeNe Leakes' Hair: 10 Times She Nailed It

These days NeNe Leakes’ hairstyles are making headlines. It began with a short blonde wig she debuted in December, and now another blonde updo that resulted in fans making comparisons with the Heat Miser and the Bride of Frankenstein. Whether you love or hate her hairstyles, the RHOA star is true to herself and proudly displays her varying looks. Here, we celebrate some of the star’s best hair moments.
By Deena Campbell · Updated October 27, 2020
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01
Long Locs

NeNe on set of Bravo’s Watch What Happens Live in New York City with long, bouncy curls. 

NeNe Leakes' Hair: 10 Times She Nailed It
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02
Sassy Girl

NeNe hit the scene at the 2014 NBC Universal Cable Entertainment Upfronts with a side-parted pixie cut.

NeNe Leakes' Hair: 10 Times She Nailed It
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03
Leading Lady

At Naomi Campbell’s Fashion For Relief Charity Fashion Show, NeNe mastered a middle parted bob hairstyle.

NeNe Leakes' Hair: 10 Times She Nailed It
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04
Haute Hair

The reality TV star attended the 72nd Annual Golden Globes After Party with a killer flapper-inspired short ‘do.

NeNe Leakes' Hair: 10 Times She Nailed It
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05
Golden Lady

NeNe attended NBC Universal’s 72nd Annual Golden Globes after party with a vintage inspired side French twist.

NeNe Leakes' Hair: 10 Times She Nailed It
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06
Short and Cute

In a Season 3 portrait for The Real Housewives of Atlanta, NeNe rocked a two-toned short ‘do. 

NeNe Leakes' Hair: 10 Times She Nailed It
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07
Pixie Perfection

The beautiful actress arrived at the 2012 VH1 Divas with a spiked pixie cut. 

NeNe Leakes' Hair: 10 Times She Nailed It
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08
Platinum Pixie

We love when NeNe rocks longer, heavier bangs. She turned heads at the 2013 Miss USA pageant with bangs that covered most of her forehead.

NeNe Leakes' Hair: 10 Times She Nailed It
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09
Wild Streaks
At an ESSENCE Music Festival appearance in 2011, Nene flaunted a golden-streaked, bronze pixie — so pretty with her sun-kissed skin.
NeNe Leakes' Hair: 10 Times She Nailed It
10
Cool Crop
At the grand opening fete for the W Atlanta Buckhead Hotel in 2008, NeNe rocked a mod, Beatles-esque crop with a deep side part.
NeNe Leakes' Hair: 10 Times She Nailed It