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Hairstyle File: 'RHOA' Star, Nene Leakes

When we saw the first episode of 'Real Housewives of Atlanta' back in 2008, we knew Nene Leakes was going to be a standout star. Sure, we loved her sassy one-liners and compulsively watchable relationship with frenemy Kim Zolciak--but we also tuned in to see the bombshell's newest hairstyles. Whether she's rocking a long, curly coif or a super-blonde pixie, her 'do is always tight, tight, tight! Check out Miss Nene's hair evolution since her first season on Bravo's hit reality series.
By Essence · Updated October 29, 2020
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Long Story

Check out Miss Nene’s hair evolution since her first season on Bravo’s hit reality series.

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Hairstyle File: 'RHOA' Star, Nene Leakes
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Fierce Flip

Leakes debuted a new, shorter style at the Wonderlust Live concert series in Atlanta. Love the asymmetric flip!

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Hairstyle File: 'RHOA' Star, Nene Leakes
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Cool Crop

At the grand opening fete for the W Atlanta Buckhead Hotel, Nene rocked a mod, Beatles-esque crop with a deep side part.

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Hairstyle File: 'RHOA' Star, Nene Leakes
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Sculpted Strands

Leakes hit the 61st Emmy Awards sporting a flapper-inspired style complete with a dramatic, sculpted wave.

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Hairstyle File: 'RHOA' Star, Nene Leakes
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Haute Highlights

Leakes flaunted her new honey-blonde highlights and heavier bangs at an ESPN The Magazine’s event.

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Hairstyle File: 'RHOA' Star, Nene Leakes
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Swept Away

Leakes swept her bangs off her forehead for a casual chic look at the BET Award Nominees dinner.

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Hairstyle File: 'RHOA' Star, Nene Leakes
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Going Platinum

During New York Fashion Week, Leakes went lighter than ever with this platinum pixie cut.

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Hairstyle File: 'RHOA' Star, Nene Leakes
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Pretty Pixie

Last week, Nene Leakes flaunted a new, super-short style at TAO’s 10th anniversary party.

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Hairstyle File: 'RHOA' Star, Nene Leakes
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Cinnamon Spice

At the season premiere of ‘The Celebrity Apprentice,’ Nene sported overgrown, eyelash-grazing bangs and a luscious, cinnamon-toned ’do.

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Hairstyle File: 'RHOA' Star, Nene Leakes
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Black Beauty

Nene changed her look for her character in Theo London’s staged play ‘Loving Him Is Killing Me.’ The jet-black curls are pretty, but we prefer her fierce golden-brown pixie.

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Hairstyle File: 'RHOA' Star, Nene Leakes
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Clean Sweep

At the ‘The Celebrity Apprentice’ Season 4 finale, Nene looked so glam with a deep side part and her streaked bangs swept across her forehead.

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Hairstyle File: 'RHOA' Star, Nene Leakes
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Wild Streaks

At an ESSENCE Music Festival appearance this summer, Nene flaunted a golden-streaked, bronze pixie — so pretty with her sun-kissed skin.

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Hairstyle File: 'RHOA' Star, Nene Leakes
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Going Platinum

Nene debuted a bright, super-platinum ’do at the Sachika Spring 2012 fashion show.

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Hairstyle File: 'RHOA' Star, Nene Leakes
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Award Tour

For the BET Awards, Nene added a few curls and spikes at the crown for an edgy, sexy look.

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Hairstyle File: 'RHOA' Star, Nene Leakes