She’s been the Queen of the screen for more than 30 years, and she’s seen more than her fair share of hairdos come and go!
But now Oprah Winfrey’s hairstylist, Andre Walker, who has been styling Oprah’s hair since they met in 1985, has revealed which hairstyle the host hated most.
Speaking to People magazine, Andre revealed that 1987’s layered bob was an all-round disaster.
“Layered bobs were so popular then and I cut it so short where it sat right at her cheek line,” Andrew says.
“She hated it, and I thought it was the greatest thing because it was a trendy hairstyle. Now, looking back at the photo she was absolutely right,” said Andre.
But it’s not only layered bobs that have gotten the thumbs down from the television queen. Updos are also banned, reveals Andre.
“She was going to a black-tie event and I had this idea for an updo,” said Andre.
“I finally did it and she looked in the mirror when it was finished and said ‘I’m not going to the prom! I’m not the prom queen! What did you do to my hair?’ So I fixed it, but let’s just say she’s not very fond of updos.”
Check out some of Oprah’s most hair-raising ‘dos!
Farrah Fawcett who? Oprah tested out these flamboyant flicks in 1986, which Andre Walker named as her ‘most hated haircut ever’. Yikes.
Before Oprah was Oprah, she rocked this very voluminous ‘do in 1978, complete with flicks and pearls.
Now that’s some hair! Big O went with large and loud in 1986.
Holy ’80s! Oprah didn’t shy away from the hairspray in 1987!
The higher the hair, the closer to God! Just ask Oprah circa 1989.
Oprah ushered in the ’90s with this fringed bob.
Fringen’ fabulous! Oprah wore this classic updo in 1991.
Short and sweet. Oprah embraced the scissors in 2002.
Oprah worked these voluminous flicks to accept an Emmy Award in 2002.
Back to basics! 2004 saw the return of the non-fussy bob.
Oprah went sleek and straight at the 2005 Espys.
Volume, volume, volume! Embracing her natural curls, Oprah rocked this styled ‘fro in 2010.
Holy frizz! Looking a bit under the (humid) weather, Oprah worked kinks in 2013.
That’s the Oprah we know and love! These days she keeps to the tried and tested lengthy curls with red highlights. Perfection!
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