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Bryce Harper has cornrows and the internet can’t handle it

Bryce Harper is growing concerned his window to rehab a knee injury is shortening.
Bryce Harper is growing concerned his window to rehab a knee injury is shortening.
By Juliakate E Culpepper
Sept 6, 2017

Washington Nationals outfielder Bryce Harper gave his signature flowing locks a makeover.

For some reason, Harper had his hair braided into cornrows at Marlins Park. The Marlins close a three-game series against the Nationals before traveling to Atlanta this weekend.

Hairstylist @natalystyles posted images of the former National League MVP on Instagram.

Washington Nationals' Bryce Harper posted a photo of his hair being braided into cornrows on Sept. 6, 2017.

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Bryce Harper posted a photo of his hair in cornrows on Tuesday.

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Here’s what Twitter users had to say about Harper’s new look:

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