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Tyra Banks' Hottest Hairstyles Through the Years

What can we say about Tyra Banks that hasn't already been said? From her groundbreaking Sports Illustrated Swimsuit Issue cover to her award-winning TV shows, this supermodel-turned-megamogul puts the 'F' in "fierce." Oh, and she's had some of the most fabulous hairstyles we've ever seen. In honor of her new pixie cut, let's take a look back at her most iconic hairdo's.
By Essence · Updated October 27, 2020
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Spring Pixie

Tyra Banks channeling Mia Farrow with her new spring pixie.

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1990, Supermodel-in-Training
We love Tyra’s long, curly hair.
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1994, Fierce Flapper

At the “Ready to Wear” New York premiere, Banks sported retro chic, flapper spit-curls. Very Josephine Baker!

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1995, Ladylike Locks

Tyra hit the runway at the Fall 1995 Fashion Week sporting a ladylike, flippy ’do with a rich auburn hue.

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1996, Tousled Tresses

In ’96, Banks sported a bronzey-blonde shag with long layers and tousled bangs.

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1999, A Rose is Still a Rose

At the 1999 Espy Awards, Tyra rocked tumble of tight ringlets, accentuated with red roses. So romantic!

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2000, Pretty Plaits

At the “Men of Honor” movie premiere, Banks flaunted her million dollar features with these sleek cornrows.

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2003, Going Platinum

During a 2003 visit to MTV’s TRL, Tyra debuted her new, super-blonde blowout.

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2004, Flower Child

At the VH1 Divas Live ceremony, Banks rocked her rumpled red tresses swept to one side and punctuated with a festive yellow flower.

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2007, High Drama

At the 2007 Fashion Rocks Concert, Banks brought the drama with an incredibly sleek topknot.

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2008, Foxy Fringe

At the Baby Phat show, Banks debuted a chic new ’do—long straight strands with eyelash-grazing bangs.

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2009, High Spirits

“I love the confidence that makeup gives me.” —says Tyra in a high bun at the Metropolitan Museum of Art’s Costume Institute Gala in New York. 

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2010, Copper Coif

Tyra Banks arrives at Nickelodeon’s Kid’s Choice Awards wearing a smooth bob streaked with sparkly copper highlights.

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2012, Pin Curls

Pinned up curls is the perfect red carpet updo. We love the stand out curl in the front.

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2013, Big Curls

Tyra’s bouncy curls hit the red carpet at the Television Critic Association’s Summer Press Tour.

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2013, Long and Sleek

Tyra Banks arrives at the Clive Davis Pre-Grammy Gala in 2013 with a red lip and statement bang.

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2014, Low Bun

Tyra rocks a low bun at America’s Next Top Model Cycle 21 Premiere Party.

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2015, #NotTooShort

Tyra Banks debuted a new Spring pixie via Twitter on March 20 with the caption, “ Snip #NotTooShort.”  

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