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A Look Back At Oprah Winfrey's Legendary Hair Journey 

Today, her tresses are "laid for the gawds."
A Look Back At Oprah Winfrey's Legendary Hair Journey
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By Samantha Callender · Updated October 26, 2020
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Aside from being the Queen of daytime television and the CEO of a media empire, Oprah is known for her (dare we say iconic) hairstyles. From her teased hair in the 80s to her flipped out bob in the new millennium and her current long tresses, Oprah’s hair has always made a statement.

We have Andre Walker to thank for these mane moments. Oprah’s longtime stylist and friend Andre Walker has worked with her since the ’80s and even created his own special hair care line.

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As a show of our appreciation for Mama O, who celebrates her birthday this weekend (January 29), let’s take a look at some of her most fabulous hair moments throughout the years.

01
Oprah’s Legendary Mane

Mama O is giving us 80s teased realness with this look.

A Look Back At Oprah Winfrey's Legendary Hair Journey
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02
Oprah’s Legendary Mane

This fluffed and teased look was a classic look for Oprah in the ’80s.

A Look Back At Oprah Winfrey's Legendary Hair Journey
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03
Oprah’s Legendary Mane

This pixie shows off Oprah’s slender face, really making her features pop.

A Look Back At Oprah Winfrey's Legendary Hair Journey
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04
Oprah’s Legendary Mane

This pixie is teased and fluffed making it full.

A Look Back At Oprah Winfrey's Legendary Hair Journey
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05
Oprah’s Legendary Mane

Here, O gives us a teased, flipped under bob.

A Look Back At Oprah Winfrey's Legendary Hair Journey
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06
Oprah’s Legendary Mane

Here she is sporting a flipped bob on the red carpet.

A Look Back At Oprah Winfrey's Legendary Hair Journey
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07
Oprah’s Legendary Mane

This flipped bob is just one word: iconic.

A Look Back At Oprah Winfrey's Legendary Hair Journey
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08
Oprah’s Legendary Mane

These full and bouncy brown curls frame O’s face beautifully.

A Look Back At Oprah Winfrey's Legendary Hair Journey
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09
Oprah’s Legendary Mane

We’re loving this tossed tresses look!

A Look Back At Oprah Winfrey's Legendary Hair Journey
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Oprah’s Legendary Mane
A Look Back At Oprah Winfrey's Legendary Hair Journey
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11
Oprah’s Legendary Mane

These natural curls are full and voluminous.

A Look Back At Oprah Winfrey's Legendary Hair Journey
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12
Oprah’s Legendary Mane

Casual curls give this look simple sophistication.

A Look Back At Oprah Winfrey's Legendary Hair Journey
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13
Oprah’s Legendary Mane

A goddess braid takes Ms. Winfrey’s look from casual to chic.

A Look Back At Oprah Winfrey's Legendary Hair Journey
Steve Granitz
14
Oprah’s Legendary Mane
A Look Back At Oprah Winfrey's Legendary Hair Journey
Jeff Kravitz
15
Oprah’s Legendary Mane

She gives us volume goals with this high and thick ponytail.

A Look Back At Oprah Winfrey's Legendary Hair Journey
Angela Weiss
16
Oprah’s Legendary Mane
A Look Back At Oprah Winfrey's Legendary Hair Journey
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17
Oprah’s Legendary Mane

These slightly tossed tresses are pulled back into a sleek pony that really makes a statement.

A Look Back At Oprah Winfrey's Legendary Hair Journey
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18
Oprah’s Legendary Mane

Super sleek, super chic, and super laid is how we’d describe this look.

A Look Back At Oprah Winfrey's Legendary Hair Journey
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