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Hairstyle File: 'RHOA' Star, Kandi Burruss

We were so excited last season when Grammy-winning songwriter and singer Kandi Burruss joined the "Real Housewives of Atlanta" cast! We've loved her ever since the mid-Nineties, when she was a member of the chart-topping group Xscape. Burruss' style has definitely come a long way since her girl group days--especially her hair! Here, we take a look back at some of the Atlanta Housewife's most memorable mane moments since she first stepped on the scene.
By Essence · Updated October 29, 2020
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1995, Off the Hook

We were so excited last season when Grammy-winning songwriter and singer Kandi Burruss joined the “Real Housewives of Atlanta” cast! We’ve loved her ever since the mid-Nineties, when she was a member of the chart-topping group Xscape. Burruss’ style has definitely come a long way since her girl group days—especially her hair! Here, she sports a sleek, dark short ‘do on the cover of Xscape’s 1995 album, “Off The Hook.”

Hairstyle File: 'RHOA' Star, Kandi Burruss
02
1998, Lipstick Love

On the cover of Xscape’s 1998 album, “Traces of My Lipstick,” Kandi rocked a chin-length auburn bob with face-framing layers. So soft and feminine!

Hairstyle File: 'RHOA' Star, Kandi Burruss
03
2000, Long Story

For her first solo album, “Hey Kandi,” Burruss switched up her look with super-long extensions and pale, metallic makeup.

Hairstyle File: 'RHOA' Star, Kandi Burruss
04
2007, Girl Next Door

Burruss sported a sleek, red-streaked blowout at a magazine awards show in 2007. With this simple, easy breezy ’do, Kandi looks girl-next-door gorgeous.

Hairstyle File: 'RHOA' Star, Kandi Burruss
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2009, Rockin’ Rooster

At Bow Wow “FAST LIFE” album release party, Burruss rocked 2009’s trend du jour, a short, spikey “rooster” ’do.

Hairstyle File: 'RHOA' Star, Kandi Burruss
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2010, Red Alert

At the BET Awards, Kandi went for a ruby red/jet black two-toned style. So bold and fashion forward!

Hairstyle File: 'RHOA' Star, Kandi Burruss
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2010, Going Platinum

Burruss hit the 2010 Ween Awards rocking a closely cropped pixie cut with platinum streaks.

Hairstyle File: 'RHOA' Star, Kandi Burruss
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2010, Pomp and Circumstance

On her “Leave You” video shoot this year, Kandi sported a rockabilly hairstyle complete with a high pompadour and a low ponytail piece.

Hairstyle File: 'RHOA' Star, Kandi Burruss