
For those who thought that Oprah Winfrey was wearing a weave, think again.
On the April 24 episode of her highly rated, nationally syndicated chat-fest, the talk show queen revealed a never before seen photo of herself – demonstrating that the long locks she wears is indeed her naturally grown hair.
Oprah Hair Transformation
This was Oprah in 1986, the same year 'The Oprah Winfrey Show' entered national syndication. Oprah brought her style of emotional reporting to the main stream wearing a short hair style with feathered bangs. Winfrey's look said "working mother" not "power broker." (Photo: AP)
Perhaps inspired by shocking '80s hair styles, Oprah teased her hair to towering heights in 1987. By this time, her show was the highest rated talk show in television history. (Photo: Getty Images)
Fast forward to 1996: Almost ten years later, Winfrey's look is considerably more stylish. By this time she has established her media dominance, becoming the third woman in entertainment history to found her own production facility, Harpo Studios. (Photo: Chris Kasson, AP)
In the year 2000, Oprah began to take her hair to new lengths, while keeping a demure sensibility. This was also the year she launched O, The Oprah Magazine. (Photo: Kevin Winter, Getty Images)
By 2004, Oprah took her magazine game to the next level with the introduction of O at Home. Her hair was spunkier and younger, with layers that finally gave it a modern silhouette. (Photo: Carlo Allegri, Getty Images)
Oprah also began exploring more feminine hair styles in 2004. She looked almost girlish in chin-length curls as she received the United Nations Association's Global Humanitarian Action Award that year. (Photo: Getty Images)
Winfrey finally began looking more like a woman of power in 2005. She softened a severe bob by bending the ends under slightly for a sophisticated finish. (Photo: Getty Images)
At the 60th annual Tony Awards later in 2006, Oprah seemed to take two steps back with her hair, perhaps looking to keep it simple. Her hair lacked volume and shine, but at least it looked like it was all real! (Photo: Seth Wenig, AP)
In a look almost inspired by Marilyn Monroe, Oprah wore a softer bob in early 2006. (Photo: Paul Hawthorne, Getty Images)
In 2007, Oprah often wore soft curls. While not her first attempt at rocking this hair style, the more recent rendition looked more natural. (Photo: Frazer Harrison, Getty Images)
"Am I wearing a weave? Everybody's like, 'Oprah, we love your weave.' This is not a weave, this is my hair," she announced, before putting up a photo of herself with pre-pressed and pre-curled hair.
Her gal pal Gaye King, who also co-hosts the "Friday's Live" styled show yelled "Yowzer!" as the studio audience gasped in amazement.
Mel B Pictures
In this photo provided by Kraft Foods, Spice Girl "Mel B" poses for a photo wearing a T-shirt she designed based on the classic pink ribbon used for breast cancer awareness, after a fashion show and launch of "Pose for the Cure" web site to help Kraft Foods raise money for the 'Susan G. Komen for the Cure' fight against breast cancer in New York, Tuesday, Sept. 23, 2008. The shirt is for sale on the web site and the net proceeds will benefit the foundation. (AP Photo/Kraft Foods, Ray Stubblebine) **NO SALES**
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In this photo provided by Kraft Foods, Spice Girl "Mel B" poses for a photo wearing a T-shirt she designed based on the classic pink ribbon used for breast cancer awareness, after a fashion show and launch of "Pose for the Cure" web site to help Kraft Foods raise money for the 'Susan G. Komen for the Cure' fight against breast cancer in New York, Tuesday, Sept. 23, 2008. The shirt is for sale on the web site and the net proceeds will benefit the foundation. (AP Photo/Kraft Foods, Ray Stubblebine) **NO SALES**
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In this undated image released by Oxfam Tuesday Sept. 23, 2008, British singer Mel B participates in the 'In My Name' global campaign calling for action against poverty and demanding world leaders keep their promises on millennium development goals. (AP Photo/Oxfam, HO) ** NO SALES **
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In this photo provided by Kraft Foods, Spice Girl Mel B, left, serves as the emcee at a fashion show and launch of "Pose for the Cure" web site to help Kraft Foods raise money for the 'Susan G. Komen for the Cure' fight against breast cancer in New York, Tuesday, Sept. 23, 2008. Mel B wears a T-shirt she designed based on the classic pink ribbon used for breast cancer awareness. The shirt is for sale on the web site and the net proceeds will benefit the foundation. The woman at right is unidentified. (AP Photo/Kraft Foods, Ray Stubblebine) **NO SALES**
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NEW YORK - SEPTEMBER 09: TV personality and designer Khloe Kardashian and Olympic-level swimmer and model Amanda Beard (R) pose backstage at the Mel B With Ultimo Spring 2009 fashion show during Mercedes-Benz Fashion Week at the Metropolitan Pavilion on September 9, 2008 in New York City. (Photo by Astrid Stawiarz/Getty Images )
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NEW YORK - SEPTEMBER 09: Ultimo Scottish designer lingerie brand founder Michelle Mone (L) and pop singer Melanie Brown pose backstage at the Mel B With Ultimo Spring 2009 fashion show during Mercedes-Benz Fashion Week at the Metropolitan Pavilion on September 9, 2008 in New York City. (Photo by Astrid Stawiarz/Getty Images )
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NEW YORK - SEPTEMBER 09: Pop singer Melanie Brown poses backstage at the Mel B With Ultimo Spring 2009 fashion show during Mercedes-Benz Fashion Week at the Metropolitan Pavilion on September 9, 2008 in New York City. (Photo by Astrid Stawiarz/Getty Images )
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NEW YORK - SEPTEMBER 09: Pop singer Melanie Brown and Olympic-level swimmer and model Amanda Beard (R) pose backstage at the Mel B With Ultimo Spring 2009 fashion show during Mercedes-Benz Fashion Week at the Metropolitan Pavilion on September 9, 2008 in New York City. (Photo by Astrid Stawiarz/Getty Images )
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NEW YORK - SEPTEMBER 09: Pop singer Melanie Brown and singer Aubrey O'Day (R) poses backstage at the Mel B With Ultimo Spring 2009 fashion show during Mercedes-Benz Fashion Week at the Metropolitan Pavilion on September 9, 2008 in New York City. (Photo by Astrid Stawiarz/Getty Images )
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NEW YORK - SEPTEMBER 09: Pop singer Melanie Brown, Olympic-level swimmer and model Amanda Beard, singer Aubrey O'Day and TV personality and designer Khloe Kardashian pose backstage at the Mel B With Ultimo Spring 2009 fashion show during Mercedes-Benz Fashion Week at the Metropolitan Pavilion on September 9, 2008 in New York City. (Photo by Astrid Stawiarz/Getty Images )
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By: Jane on 5/01/2009 11:15AM
WOW, she sure has lots of hair to mess with! I love oprah weave or not. Oprah is a great person who has come into our lives and made a difference. Everything she does is to somehow better our lives. Thanks Oprah, you are a blessing.
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By: Naj on 5/01/2009 11:44AM
Weaves are equivalent to implants and plastic surgery in my opinion. I feel bad for men nowadays. They have no idea what they're getting or what their children will look like because so many females have folded under the temptation to look a certain way...like clones of each other. Be happy with what you have and work it. I have had one weave in my entire life and it was an awful experience. I felt like a fraud.
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By: yettalubz on 5/01/2009 12:25PM
i belive its her hair . Im sick of this stero type that black women dont have any hair, or that our hair dosnt grow. We come in all differnt shapes and sizes some off us have short hair some of us have thick hair some of us have long hair . Its her bussniess stop worring about other ppl get get your self rite . lets all get along and just be civillised people!!
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By: danielle on 5/01/2009 1:37PM
shes wearing a head band how are we suppose to know ?????
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By: kcn9971 on 5/01/2009 3:22PM
Oprah's hair maybe natural but, she has a face only a grizzily bear could love.
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By: Bob on 5/01/2009 4:42PM
Who cares?
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By: barbara walker on 5/01/2009 7:45PM
Who gives a RATS ASSSS.If Oprah has HAIR or not .Can't stand the Monkey;NASTY;UGLY;CRAP EATING MONKEY.Go away.
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By: A on 5/01/2009 8:00PM
Whether is a weave or is her real hair the thuth is that no matter so much money she has the woman is fugly. Fugly when she was fat and no money, Fugly when she was skinny and money and now fat again and fugly.
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By: Jan on 5/02/2009 5:54PM
I am a black woman who had long hair to my back up until college. Then it became damaged because of constant perming and inadequate follow up treatments etc. Today, I wear it low cut but my daughter who is 15 has hair like Oprah's and I now caution her about how perm can ruin your hair especially if you don't have the money to go and get the treatments necessary to keep it strong and healthy. Oprah has that money and I have no reason to believe that is not her hair. If Oprah says it is her hair it is her hair. She has always been an open person, why would she lie now at a time when hair extensions is so common place amongst the most gorgeous in Hollywood.
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By: jaccie on 5/01/2009 10:47PM
PAMELA HONEY YOU NEED TO LEARN HOW TO SPELL..INSTEAD OF TALKING OUT YOUR a$$. TAKE A CLASS IN GRAMMAR ......
...grammar.. the structure of LANGUAGE....
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