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‘Real Housewives Of Atlanta’ Star Kandi Burruss Is Here For Her Daughter’s New Look

Riley Burruss made a drastic hair transformation, and you have to see her new do.
‘Real Housewives Of Atlanta’ Star Kandi Burruss Is Here For Her Daughter’s New Look
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By Jennifer Ford · Updated December 6, 2020
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Not having access to hairstylists is one of the reason why you may be tempted to make a big chop while in quarantine. Or you may want a fresh start like Real Housewives of Atlanta teen Riley Burruss who debuted a short new do in a Tik Tok video early this week.

Alongside her mom Kandi Burruss, Riley flaunts a fabulous TWA (teeny weeny afro) in the clip, which is a departure from the long extensions we’ve grown accustomed to seeing her in over the years. 

Although the hairstyle is different for the 17-year-old, it’s undoubtedly becoming, and her mom is here for the new look. 

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” I like her afro,” Kandi captioned an Instagram post on Tuesday, that reveals why Riley decided to make the big chop. “Her hair was damaged & she wanted to cut it short & start all over. “

Celebrity hairstylist and friend to the show (RHOA) Derek Jae is responsible for the stunning crop.

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