Let us blow your mind with rapper turned actress Eve’s most memorable hair moments. We have a “Fetish” for the blonde diva’s evolving dos. From short to long and everything in between, see how this hair hopper keeps her look on the pulse of fashion.
By Qianna Smith
1999
Eve burst onto the scene as the Ruff Ryders’ First Lady.” The attention-seeking star kept all eyes on her with electric hair colors that definitely got fans to notice.
2000
Not known for her subtle approach to hair color, this Philadelphia native rocked the VH1 Vogue Fashion Awards donning fire engine red hair that pops brilliantly against her brown skin.
2001
Eve instantly became an artist to watch when she collaborated with Gwen Stefani on the hit single “Let Me Blow Ya Mind.” Here, the don diva thinks in pink with a sharp blunt bang at the MTV Music Awards held in New York City.
2002
The rapper rips up the runway at celebrity fashion show. Eve dazzles with big, bouncy blond curls.
2003
As one who experiments with color and hair textures, Eve loves to change things up. If you want to rock bold blonde locks, remember “colored hair is like delicate fabric; it needs to be cared for like fine washables,” says David Stanko, hair color consultant for Redken.
2004
Wondering how to slow down the aging process? Forget about Botox; instead head to the salon and ask your stylist to cut you some bangin’ bangs like Eve’s. Bangs can conceal the signs of aging giving you a more youth appearance.
2005
If you’re a woman wanting to go red, choose a color that has a golden touch. Try autumn leaf shades instead of cooler berry hues to get a look that is right now. Skip the cherry or fruity tones, especially as a base color.
2006
Step up your blond tresses like Eve by using chamomile tea. “Steep tea to a dark tone, cool then apply to washed hair. Leave on five to ten minutes, apply conditioner then rinse,” says color guru Philip Pelusi.
2007
Eve steals the spotlight during an appearance on MTV’s “TRL” with this sassy angled bob. If you’re afraid of cutting or coloring your hair, find a wig that looks similar to the style you want, so you know for sure if it will work for you.
2007
“If you can’t grow it, sew it,” says David Stanko, hair color consultant for Redken. If your hair isn’t in the best condition, weave in colored hair or try detachable pieces. We love the softness to Eve’s do that highlights her gorgeous features best.
2007
Looking sexy and sassy with short do and complementing side-swept bang Eve shows her versatility to go from edgy to elegant with ease.
2008
Our favorite hair trendsetter goes all out rock-n-roll at the VH1 Hip Hop Honors special. Eve sported the fauxhawk long before Rihanna made it popular.
2008
There’s no limit to great style, so take a cue from Eve and push the envelope when it comes to your hair. “Eve’s hair is always urban—straight off the block,” says her stylist, Suzette Boozer.
2009
Looking pretty and polished, Eve has just inked a deal to appear in two episodes of the Fox musical “Glee,” which premieres September 16.
Long, short, straight, curly, edgy, pretty. Words to describe Eve’s coveted hair transformations. Look like a star with picture-perfect tresses when you experiment with the ESSENCE Makeover Magic tool. You can can try own all your favorite celeb dos and experiment with the latest looks in beauty, too. Check it out now!
