Oprah Winfrey’s hair has kept us talking for decades. From long ponytails to full-bodied curls, the media mogul is never afraid to try a new style, and we have loved going along for the ride.
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In a November 2022 feature on Oprah Daily, Winfrey’s long-time hairstylist, Nicole Mangrum, spilled some of the secrets to her healthy-looking hair, including trims every 10 to 12 weeks, a nutrient-rich diet and frequent conditioning treatments. Mangrum adds that a big part of having great hair is using quality products, and says she swears by Kérastase Discipline Bain Fluidealiste Smooth-in-motion Shampoo for Oprah’s weekly wash and uses Kérastase Discipline Smoothing Conditioner bi-weekly between deep conditioning treatments.
But with a schedule that is usually jam-packed with interviews and appearances, Mangrum says she likes to give Winfrey’s hair occasional breaks from heat styling. She says she uses that time to braid Oprah’s hair and style it with one of her “girls” – the wigs she has named after other famous Black women, like Tina, Beyoncé, and Viola.
In honor of everything that is amazing about Oprah Winfrey, we wanted to take a little time to show her locks some love. These are some of our favorite hairstyles over the years.
Letting Her Light Shine
We love the youthful energy Winfrey is giving with this half up-half down do and yellow pantsuit in Inglewood, California for “The Light We Carry” tour with former First Lady Michelle Obama.
Emmys Elegance
The side braid is the perfect elegant accessory to her look at the Emmys in 2022.
A Playful Side Part
Ms. Winfrey is all business with this long side ponytail at the premiere of “A Jazzman’s Blues” at the 2022 Toronto Film Festival.
Making Waves
These shoulder-length waves provide a beautiful frame for her face on the Oprah’s 2020 Vision: Your Life in Focus Tour.
Lovely Layers
Golden highlights add a beautiful touch to her long layers.
Big Hair Don’t Care
The queen of talk is making a statement with a gorgeous head of natural curls at the 2019 premiere of OWN’s “David Makes Man” in Hollywood.
Global Glamour
Soft curls pair perfectly with her golden gown at Global Citizen Festival Mandela 100 in Johannesburg in 2018.
A Golden Touch
A touch of gold was all she needed to add glam to this simple side-swept do at the 2018 premiere of Disney’s A Wrinkle in Time at the El Capitan Theatre in Los Angeles.
Glam at the Globes
We love her curls, but this soft style is the perfect choice at the 75th Annual Golden Globe Awards at The Beverly Hilton Hotel in 2018.
A Playful Pixie Cut
Winfrey shows she’s always ready to make a bold statement, rocking all red and a pixie cut on The Tonight Show With Jay Leno in 1997.
Cute Curls
The curls are popping at the 87th Academy Awards Nominee Luncheon.
Give Me Body
She may be on stage at the 2014 NAACP Image Awards, but these long voluminous curls are giving us beach vibes.
A Beautiful Bob
This layered bob with bangs was everything at the Broadcasting Hall of Fame Gala.
Lovely Locks
We love everything about her long, healthy-looking locks at the White House for the presentation ceremony of the Presidential Medal of Freedom.
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