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Beyoncé's Hair Through the Years

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Jul 10, 2014 11:26 PM
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Long before she was the world's most powerful woman Beyoncé was just a little girl in pigtails.

 


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A few years later she opted for braids—a style that she will continue to return to through the years.

 


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1998

For her first appearance on Soul Train, the singer pulled back her ringlets with a spider comb headband. (Remember those?!)

 


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1998

In Destiny Child's first video "No, No, No Part 1" the singer sported twists and curls.


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1999

Back to braids! Bey topped her woven 'do with a cowboy hat  (she is from Texas, after all!) in the "Bugaboo" music video.

 


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1999

There is no style Queen Bey can't pull off even this crimped effect in the "Bills Bills Bills" music video.


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2001

Golden Girl! The singer debuted her new fully blond tresses on TRL.


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2001

The Grammy winner tried out cornrows for a hot second.


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2001

Then she moved on to this extra high ponytail.

 


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2001

She soon upgraded her updo to this, er, unique style.

 


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2001

For her "Bootylicious" video the pop star flaunted pink dipped ends.

 


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2002

You go, curl! The Austin Powers in Goldmember actress brought the 70's vibe off-screen with this voluminous 'do.


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2003

Peek-a-boo, we see you! The singer sported extra long bangs at the American Music Awards.


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2003

And speaking of extra long, later that same year the star rocked a Rapunzel look.


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2003

The star tried out a pouf-y half up, half down style at the MTV Video Music Awards.


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2003

The Grammy-winner rocked the world's sleekest braided bun of all time.


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2003

Short and sweet! The singer had beauty pageant curls at the Golden Globes.


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2003

The bangs are back but this time she could actually see through the fringe.


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2003

She looked elegant with this ultra polished ponytail at the Billboard Music Awards.


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2004

Beyoncé debuted her first undone updo (this touseled chignon) at the Grammys.

 


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2004

Her new platinum color practically matched her dress at the MTV Movie Awards.


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2004

Perk up! Jay Z's love rocked a 60's inspired ponytail at the Grammys.


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2004

The singer made waves in New York City.


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2005

Another Grammys, another updo.

 


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