Teenage Dream
Katy has dyed her natural blond hair black since she was 15 years old, admitting to Vogue in a July 2013 video feature that lighter locks “just didn’t look right.”
2002
Aw! An 18-year-old Perry looks fresh-faced and pretty with a short, face-framing black bob.
2004
Back in 2004, Perry kept her hair simple and straight with her bangs pinned away from her face.
2008
In a 2008 visit to Capital Radio in London, Katy sported a simple shoulder-length 'do with face-framing bangs. So sweet!
2009
Perry looked stunning with sleek pinned waves at the 2009 Grammy Awards in Los Angeles.
2010
At the MTV Movie Awards, Katy added touches of color to her dark locks with cool streaks. The multicolored look gave a youthful feel to her Marchesa dress.
2010
Katy added brights to her sequined MTV Movie Awards look with a bold blue wig and yellow nail polish. Later, young fashionistas everywhere tried to recreate the electric manicure.
2011
Most people shy away from bright colors on their eyelids. But not Katy! She doubles up on bold hues, like blue, yellow and purple. It makes the pink hair seem tame.
2011
While launching her perfume, Purr, the singer tried out being a redhead, complete with cat ears, natch. The pink lip softened her normally vibrant looks.
2011
While attending the Smurfs 3D premiere, Katy skipped her blue wig, and instead went for a cobalt smoky eye. This is one of her few colorful red carpet choices that could work for everyone!
2011
The singer softened her pink hair by blending it with a platinum bob at the MTV Video Music Awards. It was edgy, yet soft at the same time.
2011
The singer gave her pink retro waves a Far East feel with fresh flowers at the VMAs. She added her signature purple eye shadow for an extra pop of color.
2012
Perry attended her "Katy Perry Eyelashes by Eylure" event with a funky blue updo and barely-there bangs.
2012
The singer went for an I Dream of Jeannie-meets-teenage raver look at the Nickelodeon Kids Choice Awards with a blue and purple high ponytail. And she didn’t stop there! Blue eye shadow and pink lips completed the look.
2012
Ms. Perry loves blue hair. It brings out her bright eyes and works well with her purple eyeliner—and a matching fuzzy outfit.
2012
Going for a darker look, the singer accented deep purple retro waves with matte red lips at the premiere of Katy Perry: Part of Me 3D. It was part Old Hollywood, party Katy.
2013
Perry channels Minnie Mouse with this adorable double-bun updo at the iHeartRadio Music Festival in Las Vegas.
2013
Leave it to Katy to rock a fearless warrior princess-inspired look. The singer sported this ultra-long braid at the NRJ Music Awards in Cannes, France.
2014
The singer was the belle of the ball at the 2014 Grammy Awards, wearing a bold twisted bun that offset gorgeous chandelier earrings.
2014
Perry goes for short and flirty with this high-volume bob at the 2014 Elle Style Awards.
2014
Miss P. sported this chic (and bowed!) bob at the start of her world tour in Sydney, Australia.
2014
Talk about seeing green! Perry showcased a self-proclaimed "slime green" bob at an event to support Marianne Williamson's run for Congress in Los Angeles.
2014
Katy sported a low-key look—short two-tone locks under a simple black beanie—while heading out to dinner in London.
2014
Perry had us seeing double in an all-denim look at the 2014 VMAs—but her sleek, just-below-the-shoulder locks and blunt bangs caught our attention too.