Roman Reigns (born Leati Joseph Anoaʻi) is a second-generation Samoan wrestler currently signed with WWE. He has won a total of 11 championships to date and holds a historic record of 1,316 days as the WWE Universal Champion.
His in-ring skills and bold looks have made him the crowd favorite for years.
From his unique choice of shoes to Hair styling for different occasions, Reigns pays attention to every detail of his appearance. Overtime His hair style has become a fashion statement and Fans often imitate his looks.
Roman Reigns’ Slightly Side Part Waves Hair Style: The Shield Days
In 2012, Roman Reigns first appeared on the main scene as part of the popular faction, The Shield. The Hounds of Justice quickly gained popularity with their fierce look and unique entrance through the crowds.
Reigns was considered as the powerhouse among the other two members of the faction, namely Dean Ambrose (aka Jon Moxley) and ‘The Visionary’ Seth Rollins.
Reigns, at that time, had a fierce look with slightly side-parted hair. He kept his black hair long and slick. The hair flowed past his shoulders. Some parts of the hair were behind the ears, while some swung on the face. It was always wet, giving off a wild, ready-for-action vibe.
Roman Reigns’ Slick Back Long Waves Hair Style: ‘The Big Dog’ Era
As Roman stepped out on his own as singles, his appearance began to change. He still kept his long hair, but now styled it more carefully.
Reigns tamed his wild side with improved grooming. The long hair now looked slick, smoother, straighter, and shinier. Sometimes, he added highlights for extra depth.
He combed his hair neatly to the back, making it look great and slightly shorter around the shoulders with a French Beard perfectly trimmed.
In an interview with Conan O’Brien on TBS, Roman Reigns described his hairstyle as:
“A bit of a Tarzan look.”
WWE branding grew stronger, and so did his image. Now “The Big Dog,” Reigns projected confidence with his neatly styled hair. It was clear that this man meant business.
Roman Reigns’ Man Bun Hair Style: The Tribal Chief Era
In 2020, Roman Reigns reinvented himself as ‘The Tribal Chief.’ This era showcased his boldest hairstyle choices yet.
He started coming into the ring with Man Bun Hair Style. The hairs were tied behind the head in the shape of a ball, like a thick bun.
Other times, he’d braid sections or pull the top half back to showcase his face and tattoos. He regularly appeared in this hairstyle for in-ring promos as well as spotted backstage with this hair style. This style felt more personal and powerful.
Roman Reigns’ Loose Bun Hair Style: The Microphone Segments
This is one of the coolest hairstyles of the ‘OTC’. Roman began appearing more frequently in promo segments with this loose bun hairstyle.
This hairstyle is the same as ‘The Man Bun’ style but with a twist. The hairs are loosely tied at the back of the head. The tied hair appears as if it’s coming out of the bun. This gave a very casual look to the OTC.
Although, Roman Reigns didn’t fight with this hairstyle, but he often used it for promos and microphone segments.
In a backstage TikTok clip from Friday Night SmackDown, Roman Reigns gave fans a quick look at his grooming routine.
The 20-second video showed him wetting his hair, running his hands through it, and shaking off the excess moisture. He captioned it, “Trade secrets. The Samoan Hand Brush.”
Roman Reigns’ Ponytail Hair Style: A Casual Style Outside the Ring
This is another of Roman Reigns’ most casual hairstyle. He pulls his hair back into a simple ponytail when he’s off-duty. He ties it up and lets it fall freely behind him. This pony hair style looks similar to a Horse’s Tail.
Ponytail 🐎 pic.twitter.com/IIvbSYqHY5
— hourly roman reigns (@hourlyroman) September 19, 2021
He usually wears this look with a casual hoodie or jacket. Fans have spotted him with this casual look many times , rocking the ponytail hairstyle outside the ring.
The Impact of Roman Reigns’ Hair Style on Fans and Pop Culture
Roman Reigns’ hairstyle has become more than just a personal choice; it’s a pop culture sensation.
His hair style inspires fans everywhere. At WWE events, many Fans show up sporting the same look, trying to match their idol.
Social media platforms are filled with tutorials and transformation videos inspired by his evolving hair styles through his different phase of the career.
From his signature Roman Reigns shoes to his ever-changing hair, every detail of his appearance reflects confidence and power. Reigns has established himself as one of the top Samoan wrestlers in the business.
