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10 Reasons Why Kelly Rowland Is My Hair Crush

From short to long, the singer and mommy-to-be knows how to rock a weave. Here are five reasons I’m crushin’ on her hair timeline.
By Charli Penn · Updated October 27, 2020
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01
Kelly Can Work Some Hair

Every time I spot singer Kelly Rowland on the red carpet or out and about, I find myself giving her two snaps and a wink for her hair moment in the making. That diva knows how to make fabulous hair look like casual, everyday norm. I think her mane is one of the most underrated ones around, so I’m taking a moment to break down my obsession with her every-‘do.

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02
Wave Hello!

The first time I saw Rowland’s gorgeous head of curls it made me want to slap my curl wand. Fierce to the fifth power!

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03
She Takes It To New Heights

The former The X Factor judge never disappointed on set or while promoting the show, even if it meant taking her hair to new lengths and heights.

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04
Straight Talk

Oh, and Rowland has zero problem setting the record “straight” on the red carpet. Yaaasss!

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05
Color Queen

Want to brighten the mood? No problem. Even Rowland’s foray into the blonde zone was a hit. Seriously, her mane can do no wrong.

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06
Regal Reign

When it comes to regal moments on the red carpet, Rowland’s locs reign supreme.

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07
She Does Lovely Right

I adored Rowland’s banged top knot, which was a youthful take on a hairstyle staple. Gorgeous!

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08
She’s Versatile

Even Kelly’s short styles look super natural and sexy. She can wear her hair long or short and still own the red carpet.

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09
She Bangs!

When the gorgeous Rowland stopped by the ESSENCE offices for a special visit in 2013, she brought along her signature bangs. (A hit every time!)

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10
Glamour Girl Alert

Rowland takes her locs from causal to glam in an instant, but it’s always true to her style,

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She Sure Can Accessorize A Bump (Wink!)

Rowland, her growing baby bump and her fab locs are glowing everywhere they go these days. How sweet is that?

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