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The Bowl Cut Makes A Comeback

In the early '90s, there were few things chic-er than an Anita Baker/Halle Berry/Toni Braxton bowl cut (and the 'do looked exactly as it sounds, like someone sat a bowl on top of your head and cut around the perimeter!). These days, celebs have taken this retro look and updated it, experimenting with length, color, and volume. From Mary to Rihanna, here are the cute cuts that have us "bowled" over.
By · Updated October 29, 2020
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Goldie Locks

In the early ’90s, there were few things chic-er than an Anita Baker/Halle Berry/Toni Braxton bowl cut (and the ’do looked exactly as it sounds, like someone sat a bowl on top of your head and cut around the perimeter!). These days, celebs have taken this retro look and updated it, experimenting with length, color, and volume. From Mary J. Blige to Rihanna, here are the cute cuts that have us “bowled” over.

The Bowl Cut Makes A Comeback
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New Dawn

Dirty Money’s Dawn Richard is a purist when it comes to her bowl cut—it’s a perfect retread of Halle Berry’s “Boomerang”-era hairdo. We love the jet black hue, too!

The Bowl Cut Makes A Comeback
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Honey Dip

Nene Leakes’ long, honey-streaked, heavy bangs are a perfect compliment to her strong cheekbones.

The Bowl Cut Makes A Comeback
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Wild Streak

Rihanna adds dimension to her retro bowl cut by adding a single black streak to her platinum blonde tresses.

The Bowl Cut Makes A Comeback
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Bang Bang

Elise Neal’s strong, lightly feathered bang gives takes ten years off her face! So chic and youthful-looking.

The Bowl Cut Makes A Comeback
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Funky Diva

Keri Hilson put her own funky spin on the classic haircut by maintaining the rounded shape, but adding length.

The Bowl Cut Makes A Comeback
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So Sleek

Fantasia Barrino wears her sleek, glossy bowl cut slightly swept to one side for a playful look.

The Bowl Cut Makes A Comeback
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Freeze Frame

Estelle’s flawlessly symmetrical hairdo curves around her brows, perfectly framing her face.

The Bowl Cut Makes A Comeback
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