SWV Looks Back At Their Hairstyles | Hairstory

Through the decades SWV had us "weak in the knees" for their music and their unforgettable hairstyles. Join the band, as they look back at the hairdo's that cemented their R&B legacy. Be sure to catch their upcoming performances and watch them on their new show “SWV & Xscape: The Queens of R&B."
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[@RP.123]

I love the bond. Coko still braiding LeeLee's hair lets me know they are true sisters in spirit. And I agree with Taj, say NO to the baby hairs!!!

[@BearerofWisdom]

These ladies are so refreshing, no grudges just growth! Beautiful

[@ChristianJoyD]

Grown woman ish

[@michelledozier4951]

Refreshing is the first thing that came to mind for me when I see and here them.

[@Getthejobasap]

They should they are in their 50’s

[@jericaleigh]

They’re literally sisters, they have a real sister hood unlike Xscape.

[@ILoveJahangeer]

@@jericaleighTotally agree. SWV’s was so nice and pleasant and funny. I watched Xscape’s straight after and it was just an absolute mess; I really feel like Tameka ‘Tiny’ just ruins everything with her ego and attitude.

[@CandieP]

I smiled through this whole interview. I love these girls.

[@Msk-wb1yg]

me too lol

[@ndo533]

Same. All good vibes. Wholesome

[@Msk-wb1yg]

@Nd O unlike xscape..they've sorted through their issues and are really in a good peaceful place and it's evident in this interview.

[@eugeneordonez33]

Lol me too

[@coreyo.conner7897]

Same girl

[@imalwaysright]

There ain’t never been a bad SWV look, and their style for this interview is on point 💅🏾 Their 90s looks are iconic!

[@xoangelicaf0523]

I have but they looking better these days

[@geminilove8323]

💯

[@Nominaze]

@@xoangelicaf0523 Which ones? …

[@eigna8914]

Look like fools 😂😂😂😂

[@Nominaze]

@@eigna8914 Don’t be mad because you couldn’t be the fourth member. 😂

[@MissB2483]

Coko's laugh is that "Auntie" laugh that is contagious and you can't help but laugh too 😂😂😚

[@moormorebooks5103]

I’m still laughing weeks after Coko said, “That ego will get your ass kicked” 😂

[@eugeneordonez33]

Lmao I know I kept on rewinding it 🤣

[@ZoeyNeighland]

SWV set so many trends, many of them still exist today. They are iconic!

[@niesharichardson2907]

Yassss I couldn’t wait to get grown to rock the long curve nails 💅

[@oncode7735]

I learned my own style from them

[@musiclover-cn7tb]

@@niesharichardson2907 I did rock the nails just not the coko super long ones .

[@kaylynkorir6823]

Give them their beautiful roses

[@Mone333Williams]

I wanted to be like them!!!! Coko nails ...taj hair..lelee style 🤷🏾‍♀️❤ I just love them! And I still do my own wraps 😊

[@MissRedWine]

They're not only sisters with voices, they're sisters with chemistry! 😍

[@MissRedWine]

And sisters with humor!

[@Jewelz_of_TheNile]

Sister's with class

[@MissRedWine]

@@Jewelz_of_TheNile YUP! :)

[@buddhafortune6166]

Facts

[@onlyonejabari]

They need their own reality show again. I love their chemistry! 🤎🤎🤎🙌🏾✊🏾

[@onlyonejabari]

@@caseybeasley8633 Already watched. Beyond that!

[@caramelloveerr]

No they don’t lol they barely got along when they had one

[@onlyonejabari]

@@caramelloveerr They actually made progress after seeing a therapist.

[@onlyonejabari]

@SunniCalifornia Don't ask a dumb question. 🙄

[@onlyonejabari]

@SunniCalifornia That's yo opinion. 107 ppl says otherwise. 😏

[@deidramatic_]

it’s the fact that they were able to achieve those SLICK updos with no flat iron!

[@mar69storm]

They had Marcel irons back than

[@rspen2142]

That's because the mommas did not put braids and heat in their hair when they were 3 years of age.

[@_AshNicB]

Now, we have flat irons and wax sticks. Back in the day, all you needed was a hot comb. NOTHING gets hair straight and slick like a hot comb.

[@mar69storm]

@@_AshNicB but it is dangerous in the wrong hands lol

[@PrettiBrownKaSh]

@@mar69storm mannn them neck & ear burns were something serious 😭 & hearing ya scalp start sizzling like fried chicken fresh out the grease 🤣🤣

[@itsjustjae85]

Lelee is extremely funny 😂

[@williamb4335]

Yes!!!!! I was waiting for someone to say that.

[@whothefuckwantwhat6879]

@@williamb4335 me too lol She’s white with the stinky puss Lmfaooo 😂😂😂😂😂 had me dead.

[@ladimu1]

They are like real sisters. I love the respect they have for each other.

[@sweetvictory89]

Awww I love that Coco still does Lelee hair I'm also proud of her taking care of her health Weak has been my go to Karoake song for years lol

[@CandieP]

Omg mine is You’re the one

[@bestjerkyever]

I wonder how she used to braid or do anything with them long dragon nails 🤣

[@NikkiKNuvo]

@@CandieP Yesss!

[@sweetvictory89]

@Candie P Now that's a good upbeat Karaoke song and it's probably 'bout to be stuck in my head lol

[@lesliewarnell5172]

I have so much *more* love and admiration for Coco for addressing her bipolar diagnosis. We don’t talk about mental health in our community, but we should. 🖤🎼🖤

[@shymecha]

Definitely!! ❤

[@aryah66]

I'm SO loving this press run they are doing!! Such great stories from legends 👏🏾

[@k_perry]

You can see the love and growth between these ladies! Love to see it!

[@stacyr4768]

Coko’s facial expressions haven’t changed

[@TheRetroWoman80]

I love how they have grown together through it all and have become openly honest and supportive toward each other with positive energy. Maturity looks like this👏👏👏Lovin' their music since '93....NY all day baby❤

[@JayNaethan]

Coko laugh is so infectious 🤣

[@barbeegirl7196]

It's sad that SWV didn't get their flowers that they so deserved.They should have gotten numerous awards.I am glad that they are getting the recognition that they deserve now..They were my favorite girl group hands down..

[@matcorona4087]

They used to be so young? BRO THEY STILL LOOKIN MAD YOUNG they hiding the key to immortality

[@TheRetroWoman80]

Or found the key😉 I feel you, they just don't age.

[@buddhafortune6166]

They don’t drink or smoke very rarely on occasion once u do that after 50 sum years ur body is amazing healthy.

[@R.Velvet717]

Coko’s laugh is infectious 😂 I’ve always loved LeLe’s personality & humor and Taj is so beautiful. They all are gorgeous and funny. I love their personalities and laughs.

[@SoigneWave]

I loved everything about this video. So glad Teddy Riley brought them back together and they worked through their issues. They are funny together and we get to celebrate them! Also really love that Coko speaks out about her diagnosis, it is so empowering for all the young people to seek out help

[@hushtarot1111]

Whoever they’re team is! They looking fabulous, and they’re manager is managing! Okurr

[@awkwardsanchez6231]

He sure is!!!

[@Rocanala]

The short blonde on Coko 🔥

[@tania0070]

That hair style and color is phenomenal on Coko.

[@Mone333Williams]

Yes ..but that Bobby on taj just brings her face out .she is gorgeous to me . literally all of them look just goddess level I'm a 89 baby so these were my aunties ❤

[@txsumusicman4162]

As a fan I know I'm not the only one who feels joy seeing the growth and unity amongst these ladies after all of these years and everything that they've gone through! We love us some S S DOUBLE DOUBLE U TO THE V!!

[@allthingsnene]

I love them so much!!! They are so down to earth! They had all the hairstyle in a chokehold back in the 90's!

[@KevinETaylor]

I must say they have always been so real, so sweet and such sisters! These SisterQueens really did the work to come together and stay together and STAND TOGETHER! I love them for life!!!!

[@lynnedaltondalton7466]

90s was SWV HAIRSTORY every girl had a SWV hairstyle. From the updos to the French roles and body wrap back then wasn’t a social media but there was BET, that’s the go to see what was new in SWV hair world !! My all time favorite group SWV

[@lynnedaltondalton7466]

@SunniCalifornia you right you don’t know lol

[@lynnedaltondalton7466]

@SunniCalifornia oooo Chile lol SWV hair wasn’t ghetto , girl you know you worn braids ponytails as a kid and now, so don’t come with that ghetto look black women hair styles are trends and still is, oh I forgot you’re from the East side

[@rheeryder2524]

​@SunniCalifornia You sound ignorant.

[@user-ft9tt5fj4s]

Coco looks BEAUTIFUL with no hair ! I'm the same age as Taj, so I remember their looks. This is the most beautiful Coco has ever looked. Just STUNNUNG!

[@edithlenora9022]

She’s been pretty

[@virgostan8898]

She's always been stunning

[@yococomanolo]

I agree. There’s no hair hiding her facial features so the cheekbones and smile are popping out extra. Definitely one of her best looks!

[@pradaminaj6275]

wow tlc makes so much sense for them cus it’s their actual initials😩

[@imalwaysright]

‘I’m bi polar, I think we already knew that” 💀💀💀💀 Taj beautiful melanin on Survivor

[@ericaadkins3383]

Love, love, love your legacy! Also, I am so proud of Coko for prioritizing her mental and speaking on the importance of addressing your mental health needs.

[@Kittysoftpaws11111]

Wow Coko looks amazing with that short cut . These ladies are still gorgeous 😍

[@tunisiaprice8522]

I’m loving Coco’s hairdo. It’s stunning on her

[@moormorebooks5103]

I wish I could give this video 5 thumbs up. The real talk about loving your NATURAL HAIR and how all the weaves have wreaked havoc on our hair was real talk. Also enjoyed their candor…Coko confidently sharing her mental health challenges and looking FABULOUS while talking about it. These women are amazing and don’t need ANY group to co-sign them. They are fabulous all on their own. FACTS!

[@mysr]

“She white” 😩😭😂😂😂😂 Lelee and Cokos reaction to Taj being on Survivor oml 🤣🤣🤣

[@jessicakilpatrick689]

Maaaaan they are so iconic!!!!!! I can not believe they didn't get a Grammy!!!!

[@itstishadolls2640]

Can I just say how beautiful Taj is? The structure of her face is amazing 🤩

[@aprilmiller2374]

She is stunning

[@eizyaws]

Like Angela Bassett

[@joelybgood]

"Assassination on your scalp" LOL! True story.

[@TDMTDMTDM]

They so fun Xscape could never

[@brittanyjett90]

We need one with CoCo’s nails cause she set the trend!

[@Mone333Williams]

Sho did...I still get my nails done just becuz of coko!! From SWV! AND I LOOOOVE COKO BLONDE AMBER ROSE CUT ...they all look more than beautiful

[@florazul5240]

SWV are some cool ladies Love all three

[@ricardored207]

They definitely set so many trends from singing, dressing, and most importantly a black woman’s HAIRSTYLE‼️🏆🏆🏆👉🏽👩🏽👩🏽👩🏾🔟🔟🔟🗣️🎵🎶💇🏽‍♀️💇🏽‍♀️💇🏽‍♀️💆🏽‍♀️💆🏽‍♀️💆🏽‍♀️💃🏾💃🏾💃🏾

[@hellobecky84]

SWV were so much a part of my NYC childhood (the sound, the style, the vibe); love that these R&B legends continue to get their recognition

[@kis4beauty]

They are truly like sisters. I love their chemistry 💯

[@jassellb]

So glad Coco got her self together, she now seems so light and happy! Ask for help people, live the peaceful life everybody deserve!

[@empressko]

They're all so beautiful and I love their chemistry. Lelee is so unintentionally funny lol

[@AmmaMama]

Bet should honor them ❤

[@boni_traxton9436]

They did in 2017

[@AmmaMama]

@@boni_traxton9436 That was the Soul Train Awards which does air on the BET Network. However, I was referring to the actual BET Awards Show.

[@kenyattatucker1279]

Swv My favorite Classic R&B

[@starfire9328]

Cokos earrings with the cut is so 🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥

[@thekapriexperience978]

Yes, to the D.R. hairdressers in the Bronx! I went to them too. NY so proud of you ladies, still rockin' it 30 years later.

[@karlgibson9236]

SWV is like Black folks' fam - just love them all, they all had their own distinct look. Coko's tongue-in-cheek fabulousness, Taj's beauty and earthiness, LeeLee's mix of innocence and East Coast bluntness. Beautiful women. #Icons

[@Reesemuffin]

I love their chemistry

[@FaithJoelle55]

They’re all so naturally gorgeous ❤❤❤

[@dee9522]

I love them and Coko's laugh be having me rolling.

[@eugenyaharris943]

OMG! You all are more beautiful now than you were back in the day. Stunning, each of you ❤

[@keshanichele750]

Coko looks so good with her short hair 😊

[@jennyjones3978]

They so down to earth and real 🤣❤️❤️

[@SJC8488]

In spite of their differences and disagreements, they still manage to come together and be the group we know and love. SWV will always be one of the GOATs for girl groups.

[@courtneywilliams1]

I just love lelee 😂😂😂 she’s something else brah

[@MsDisneylandlover]

You can tell svw has truly humble themselves through their drama better than xscape

[@sleepqueen1350]

I saw ya'll in concert a few months back & ya'll already know, ya'll had the audience singing ya'll songs STILL!🤗 NOSTALGIA

[@katyarnold-ji8sv]

I always 💕💕💕 SWV music. Theses ladies all can sing!!!!!!. I am so glad Coco is getting help with her bipolar mental health issues. Glad Lee Lee got her GED congratulations 🎉🎉🎉. Love SWV music. May God bless theses ladies.

[@waterbearer4627]

They are so down to earth and have youthful playful energy, that's definitely part of their appeal. Loved their hairstyled and fashion in the Rain music video!

[@breyonnaleone6357]

I love how they came back together & seemingly really enjoy each other now 🫶🏽🫶🏽🫶🏽

[@kimbybxx]

I love this they seem like such fun! Glad their getting their flowers, SWV is iconic and they seem so real!

[@JasonLuxLover]

Yes, girl that sculptured ponytail started a revolution at my high school and they were using, let’s jam gel and spritz! Those were the days!❤❤❤❤

[@thatboycjsings]

my favorite Rnb girl group❤️ #TeamSWV!🫶🏾

[@lahlahluv8380]

I love how the girls have grown and matured. I definitely respect Coko for being transparent about her mental health, she seems like she’s in a much better headspace 🙏🏽

[@BibleandtheBeat]

I love me some SWV! Definitely my favorite girl group! They don’t get enough credit for the influence they had in 90’s style….I always hear Mary J Blidge being mentioned which is rightfully so, HOWEVER swv contributions with hair & fashion is definitely relevant!!!! Especially the hair!

[@eskayh7734]

They look so beautiful!!!!! I'm glad they mended fences and came back together. Not just as group members but as true real deal sisters. So deserving of ALL the flowers.

[@_AshNicB]

LeLee: Aww, we were so young Coco: …still young. LOL I know that’s right!

[@quinicagarrett2259]

When Taj was talking about tongue kissing her husband while on that show and CoKo said “ew” I hollered 😂😂 and when LeeLee said that pic made her look like she didn’t have a neck I was on the floor 😂😂 they are funny!! This was nice to watch

[@Mrsquick]

I am so loving Coko right now! She is finally being her true self! I love the hair, too! ❤

[@chocolateladycap2773]

So I didn’t know that Coco was/ is Bipolar!! Good for her getting her mental health together

[@mistermilkman]

Coko's laugh is always hilarious! SWV ALL DAY! 💖💪🏿💯🥰😍

[@StewartStudiosTT]

I really love how SWV is doing all these interviews and basically i love how the younger ones who maynot be to familiar with them is getting introduced

[@depresebady9495]

Ladies you all are an Era, a time and a generation. Know that we are anxiously awaiting your tour dates. Your catalog is the backdrop for our 90s life..... Ya'll are LOVED 😍 ❤️

[@HealthyHairJourney]

Coco looks sooooo pretty with that short hair OMG. They all look good.

[@jinxbabyy1982]

Coco looks so good with short blonde hair. I love it. 😊

[@Nluvwitmanuel]

Each one of these women is just so unique and authentic. I was team SWV as soon as they hit the scene, and I have never wavered. SWV will always be on my playlist.

[@melipooh1986]

I 👏🏾 love 👏🏾them. Grown beautiful women

[@k.s4075]

When I think of SWV ,I think of long nails and a bone straight wrap #coco 💅🏿

[@JamaalABivens]

"It was only me and you at the end though. She said 'bye hoe.'" Coko pllleeeeaaasseee 🤣🤣🤣🤣

[@motownmommy]

I love their growth.

[@divadoll606]

These are my girls. I love that Coko is still braiding Lelee's hair. It's always nice to have that one relative or friend that can hook you up. They truly represent their group's name now and it's so attractive. I'm loving Coko and Taj's hair and would love to see Lelee in a chin grazing bob. But, Taj said Lelee always likes that long, long hair.😊

[@sugafoot777]

Damn Coko stays looking GORGEOUS

[@Noelle.Tyler90]

All 3 of them are sooooo beautiful. I really enjoyed watching them on Bravo with Xscape. They have aged so gracefully! And omg Coko looks AMAZING with the short hair!! They look much younger than they actually are. This is what happens when you stay out of the way and mind your business, the good Lord will bless you in other ways! 🤝🏽

[@toryjei9435]

Yessss ladies!! Y'all look stunning. Yasss to Lelee setting trends.

[@TheGlamorousLifeofNae]

They are so genuine and so much fun! I was smiling throughout this whole video! 🥰💖

[@GreatGownsBeautifulGowns2018]

The growth is evident.

[@LockedInNOW]

They are so Beautiful and their energy is giving ❤ !

[@Mary_305]

Love the 90's styles. You ladies rock that 🥰

[@ronrico5001]

Love that they're getting their flowers🌷🌹🌻💐🤎

[@kikicouture10]

I love all their personalities, they are all so beautiful, intelligent and stylish.

[@sugafoot777]

LeeLee is always so sweet!!! Taj always had my favorite hair moments in the SWV days

[@supernovaleon2447]

This was a fun and healthy interview! I love these ladies! "It's About Time" was the first album I ever owned! ❤❤❤

[@jasmynsydney]

Coco eating this cut

[@noelallanofficial]

Every interview I watch SWV, they have the best sense of humors and always had me laughin’! So entertaining. Love them. Great singers tho!

[@belly3677]

That blond short doo fits Coco so well😍