Halle Berry’s hair evolution: From pixie to Oscars 2021 bob

Halle Berry has always been a fashion and beauty icon, and she's only getting better with age. The actress has tried out every type of haircut, from her infamous layered pixie at the 2002 Academy Awards to the polarizing textured bob she debuted on the Oscars 2021 red carpet nearly 10 years later. Here, see the superstar's hair evolution.
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Halle Berry first hit the Hollywood scene in 1990, embracing the era's trends with matte makeup and a Toni Braxton-style haircut.
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In 1998, Berry stepped out on the scene with this playful updo.
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The 2002 Oscars marked Berry's shining moment. In addition to becoming the first-ever black woman to win Best Actress, she scored a serious style hit with her sheer Elie Saab gown and ultra-short pixie cut.
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Berry's most iconic hairstyle is perhaps this choppy pixie cut with tons of layers and side-swept bangs, which she showed off in 2002.
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Berry debuted wispy bangs and a lighter look for the LA "Gothika" premiere in 2003.
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In 2004, Berry scored the titular role in "Catwoman" after appearances in the "X-Men" movies as Storm. Her soft, shoulder-length curls were full of girl-next-door charm.
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Berry went long with a cascade of curls in 2006.
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For the 2006 premiere of "X-Men: The Last Stand," Berry straightened her classic bob.
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Her signature soft waves emerged in 2007.
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Berry embraced golden highlights and curled ends in 2009.
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Always down to rock a super-short 'do, Berry went for a sleek and straight pixie in 2011.
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For the 2013 premiere of "The Call," Berry got edgy with a faux-hawk.
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Berry has reinvented the pixie many times over, including this longer-in-the-front version with cheek-grazing bangs from 2014.
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In 2016, she lightened up her locks to this honey-blond hue, trying out a shaggy bob with breezy bangs.
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Pin-straight hair is a bit of a rarity for Berry, though she accessorized her flowing locks with a hair wrap for the 2017 premiere of "Kidnap."
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Peekaboo! Berry kept her gorgeous hair long in the front, but started experimenting with an undercut in 2017.
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The same year, she went all natural with this curly afro.
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Another super sleek moment -- this time with a deep side part -- for the 2018 Vanity Fair Oscar Party.
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For the past few years, Berry has kept it simple with soft curtain bangs and golden waves that fall just past her shoulders.
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But on the Oscars 2021 red carpet, she shocked fans by revealing a choppy angled bob and baby bangs.
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This story originally appeared on: PageSix - Author:Melissa Minton

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