Throwback
Back in 2009, Kate was the queen of short and slightly shocking hair.
Shaggy Chic
This short, highlighted do became the busy mom's signature do.
Pixie Perfect
She keeps it short with a wavy pixie back for an appearance on The View in 2009.
Star Power
For her Dancing With the Stars days in 2010, she livened up her tresses with a multi-tone golden blonde hue and shoulder-length cut.
Bangs Bangs
Kate refreshes her mane with shorter bangs and face-framing layers, but keeps the length consistent.
Sweet & Chic
Kate works a yellow gold tint into her mane for this 2011 pic.
Ponytail Perfect
No time for updos! Kate throws her back into a simple side ponytail at the 2010 Emmys.
Glossy
The mother-of-eight's buttery blond tresses are smooth and shiny.
Sun Kissed
Kate lightens up with this warm blonde hue, and also shows off a soft shoulder-length cut.
Windblown
The TV mom ditched her curling iron for this sleeker effect.
Big Barrel Curls
But not for long! She rocked major ringlets a few years later.
Super Sleek
Kate adds a few face-framing layers for a Good Morning America interview back in July.
New Do
Kate shows off her longer-than-ever tresses at a garage sale with her kids and ex-husband Jon Gosselin.