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Beyonce's hair evolution

Check out the superstar's changing looks, from 2000 through the present.

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\"Divas 2000\" Tribute to Diana Ross

2000

Beyonce rocked Farrah Fawcett style waves at the "Divas 2000" tribute to Diana Ross. 

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Destiny's Child Performs on NBC's Today Show

2001

In 2001, the superstar appeared on TODAY rocking a half ponytail and tight curly texture. The style accentuated the singer's dramatic gold hoops. 

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MTV TRL: Destiny's Child

2001

Later the same year, Beyonce sported cornrows for an appearance on "Total Request Live." She paired the look with a belt that naturally read "Bootylicious," in reference to Destiny's Child's hit song.

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2001

For the Golden Globe Awards in 2001, the pop star sported a deep side part and soft curls. The effortless look perfectly complemented her dramatic red dress. 

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44th Annual Grammy Awards

2002

For the 2002 Grammy Awards, Beyonce opted to show off her lighter side with a new blond hue. She also wore her hair stick straight with a part just off center. The look went perfectly with her intricate one-shoulder gown. 

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The Tonight Show with Jay Leno - Beyonce Knowles

2002

Later the same year, the singer made an appearance on "The Tonight Show" with Jay Leno. She opted for ultraglamorous, big bouncy curls for the late night show. 

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Beyonce Knowles, center and Kelly Rowland of the US band Destiny's Child perform at the Hallenstadion in Zurich, Switzerland, Tuesday, June 4, 2002. Destiny's child is on  a promotion tour for their new album \"Survivor\". (KEYSTONE/Gaetan Bally)

2002

She continued to rock the Afro hairstyle for a performance with Destiny's Child in Zurich, Switzerland.

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KNOWLES

2002

Her character, Foxy Cleopatra, sported a full '70s-style 'fro in "Austin Powers: Goldmember." 

 

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30th Annual American Music Awards

2003

Beyonce cut eyebrow-grazing bangs before the American Music Awards in Los Angeles.

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60th Golden Globes - Arrivals

2003

The same year, she wore her hair in sweet ringlets for the 60th annual Golden Globes. The style went perfectly with her strapless, embroidered gown and stunning diamond necklace. 

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31st AFI Life Achievement Award: A Tribute To Robert De Niro

2003

The star chose a sleek, straight style for another award presentation in 2003. 

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Destiny Child At McDonald Corporation Press Conference

2004

A year later, she rocked platinum blond hair color that matched her megawatt smile at a press conference in Beverly Hills, California. 

 

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Image: BEYONCE

2004

The songstress belted out the national anthem at Super Bowl XXXVIII and pulled her hair back into a sleek ponytail for the performance. She kept a few wispy strands around her face for a youthful vibe.

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MTV TRL With Beyonce

2006

In 2006, Beyonce returned to "Total Request Live" and wore hair in a voluminious half-up, half-down style. 

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BETs 106 & Park Presents Beyonce

2006

The same year, Queen Bey stopped by a taping of the BET show "106 & Park," showing off a sultry, dark hue and long voluminous waves. 

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MTV TRL Presents Beyonce

2007

In 2007, the superstar made an appearance on "Total Request Live" wearing her dark hair in natural, shoulder-length curls.

 

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Image: Beyonce watches New York Knicks play Cleveland Cavaliers in their NBA basketball game in New York

2008

The singer sat courtside at a basketball game in New York and wore her hair in a sculptural updo featuring a full circle of hair at the nape of her neck. She paired the look with a leather jacket and statement earrings. 

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Conde Nast Media Group's Fifth Anniversary Of Fashion Rocks - Show

2008

In 2008, Beyonce cut her hair in a short, blond pixie cut. She rocked the look onstage at the Fashion Rocks show in New York while wearing a bright yellow, jewel-encrusted gown. 

 

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Image: Beyonce Knowles performs

2009

A year later, the singer sported long, windswept locks with extra volume at the crown for a performance in Budapest, Hungary. 

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Image: Beyonce

2010

Beyonce went back to blond for the 2010 Grammy Awards. The star wore her sleek locks in a deep side part and wove strands of iridescent accents throughout the style. She and added a pair of door-knocker earrings to complete the look. 

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Image: Glastonbury Festival - Day 4

2011

For the Glastonbury Festival in 2011, the singer went for big voluminous curls and a center part.

 

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Image: 2011 MTV Video Music Awards - Arrivals

2011

Who can forget the moment Queen Bey revealed her pregnancy in 2011? The glowing mom-to-be stepped out on the MTV Video Music Awards red carpet with a side-swept hairstyle she rocked while cradling her growing belly. 

 

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Image: Image: Beyonce

2012

The singer attended the BET Awards in 2012 wearing a yellow silk gown and carefree curls. 

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Image: U.S. singer Beyonce and her husband rapper Jay-Z walk as they leave their Hotel in Havana

2013

In 2013, Beyonce rocked box braids crafted into an elaborate updo when leaving her hotel in Havana, Cuba. 

 

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Image: Beyonce

2013

That same year, the singer embarked on a world tour and let her hair down in chest-length blond waves for the performance. 

 

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Image: Beyonce poses backstage after performing at the 56th annual Grammy Awards in Los Angeles

2014

In 2014, the superstar chopped her hair into a chin-length bob with dark roots and light blond tips and showed off the new look at the Grammy Awards. 

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Topshop Topman New York City Flagship Opening Dinner

2014

Later the same year, she showed of a darker, honey-colored style at an event in New York. 

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2014 Billboard Women In Music Luncheon

2014

The star stepped out for a Women in Music luncheon in 2014 and rocked long, glamorous waves for the occasion. 

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2015 Vanity Fair Oscar Party Hosted By Graydon Carter - Arrivals

2015

To attend the Vanity Fair Oscar party in 2015, the star showed of her short strands in a short bob with effortless waves. 

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Image: \"China: Through The Looking Glass\" Costume Institute Benefit Gala - Arrivals

2015

Met Gala plus high ponytail equals absolute perfection. 

 

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Pepsi Super Bowl 50 Halftime Show

2016

Beyonce performed with Coldplay and Bruno Mars for the Super Bowl 50 halftime show. She stepped out in a black leather bodysuit and waist length blond waves. 

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Image: 2016 MTV Video Music Awards - Red Carpet

2016

The singer attended the 2016 MTV Video Music Awards in New York and styled her hair in a braided updo. The sleek look was the perfect, subtle complement to her dramatic feathered gown. 

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TIDAL X: 1015 - Show

2016

Later the same year, the singer performed during the TIDAL X concert wearing a single braid and a structured bodysuit. 

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Image: Beyonce

2017

Days after announcing she was pregnant with twins, the superstar performed at the Grammys wearing an elaborate golden headdress and long, soft waves creating a golden goddess effect. 

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The 59th GRAMMY Awards - Press Room

2017

The same night, the star made a quick change and showed off sleek, straight strands to celebrate her two Grammy wins. 

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Celebrities Attend The 66th NBA All-Star Game

2017

Later the same year, the singer and her daughter, Blue Ivy, attended a basketball game in New Orleans. The star rocked long, blond waves and a floor-length kimono jacket while her adorable daughter sported pigtails.

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