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Beyoncé's 80 Most Memorable Hairstyles

Remember when Queen Bey went brunette?

Headshot of Julie SchottBy Julie Schott
Hair, Face, Head, Nose, Lip, Eye, Hairstyle, Skin, Chin, Eyelash,

Growing up in mom Tina Knowles' Houston hair salon, Beyoncé was destined for hair greatness. Here, a look back at our favorite Queen Bey hairstyles, from "Bills, bills, bills"-era to present time.

1

September 1, 2016

Arm, Hand, Thumb, Necklace, Chest, Laugh, Long hair, Audience, Celebrating, Makeover,
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Beyoncé whips her hair back and forth, courtside at the U.S. Open.

2

August 28, 2016

Hairstyle, Dress, Fashion accessory, Long hair, Lace, Embellishment, Body jewelry, Brown hair, Hair coloring, Makeover,
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Beyoncé hits the stage at the MTV Video Music Awards wearing long half-up curls.

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3

August 28, 2016

Ear, Earrings, Hairstyle, Forehead, Eyebrow, Eyelash, Style, Fashion accessory, Beauty, Natural material,
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Beyoncé's red carpet hair look for the MTV Video Music Awards.

4

June 17, 2016

Eyewear, Glasses, Vision care, Sunglasses, Style, Street fashion, Fashion accessory, Sleeveless shirt, Dress, Fashion,
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Beyoncé takes a page out of her sister's hair play book with brushed out curls.

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5

May 2, 2016

Hairstyle, Eye, Forehead, Facial expression, Style, Eyelash, Fashion accessory, Pattern, Long hair, Peach,
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A curtain of long, sleek hair lets Beyoncé's Costume Institute Gala dress do all the talking.

6

July 27, 2015

Clothing, Eyewear, Glasses, Vision care, Hairstyle, Sunglasses, Style, Street fashion, Beauty, Fashion,
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Super bouncy blonde curls off-duty in New York City.

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7

June 30, 2015

Lip, Hairstyle, Eyebrow, Eyelash, Beauty, Long hair, Blond, Tooth, Lipstick, Makeover,
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Long loose caramel curls are a Beyoncé signature.

8

May 14, 2015

Eyewear, Nose, Lip, Mouth, Hairstyle, Style, Beauty, Fashion, Blond, Brown hair,
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Gaze upon Beyoncé's waist-length NYC waves.

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9

May 4, 2015

Hairstyle, Eyelash, Style, Beauty, Fashion model, Fashion, Model, Camera, Eye shadow, Blond,
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Beyoncé's now iconic Met Gala ponytail was actually a last minute elevator hair change.

10

February 22, 2015

Clothing, Lip, Hairstyle, Jewellery, Chin, Forehead, Eyebrow, Fashion accessory, Eyelash, Style,
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The debut of a blunt blonde bob.

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11

February 8, 2015

Clothing, Lip, Hairstyle, Eyebrow, Facial expression, Style, Long hair, Step cutting, Beauty, Brown hair,
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At the Grammys, Beyoncé wears waist-length goddess waves.

12

December 8, 2014

Nose, Hairstyle, Facial expression, Eyelash, Long hair, Brown hair, Tooth, Blond, Step cutting, Hair coloring,
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Beyoncé opts for super-sleek hair for a Nets game. 

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13

November 4, 2014

Clothing, Nose, Mouth, Lip, Hairstyle, Chin, Eyebrow, Eyelash, Style, Fashion accessory,
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Beyoncé goes short with a jaw-grazing bob.

14

August 24, 2014

Lip, Mouth, Hairstyle, Shoulder, Eyelash, Style, Fashion model, Beauty, Fashion, Model,
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Beyoncé wearing quintessential Beyoncé honey-blonde waves.

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15

February 1, 2014

Clothing, Lip, Hairstyle, Earrings, Eyelash, Style, Fashion model, Beauty, Jewellery, Lipstick,
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If anyone can inspire you to cancel your root touch-up appointment, it's Beyoncé.

16

January 26, 2014

Hair, Face, Head, Mouth, Lip, Hairstyle, Eye, Eyelash, Style, Jewellery,
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Bey at the Grammys serving a curly ombré bob.

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17

January 26, 2014

Mouth, Hairstyle, Eyebrow, Style, Eyelash, Blond, Eye liner, Step cutting, Makeover, Body jewelry,
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The wet-look curls to launch a million copycats.

18

May 6, 2013

Hair, Mouth, Lip, Red, Strapless dress, Beauty, Youth, Long hair, Model, Blond,
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How Bey interprets the Costume Institute Gala's PUNK theme.

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19

February 16, 2013

Lip, Smile, Hairstyle, Eyebrow, Style, Ringlet, Beauty, Long hair, Brown hair, Eyelash,
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Screenshot it. This curl reference is forever.

20

February 12, 2013

Lip, Smile, Hairstyle, Eye, Eyebrow, Eyelash, Amber, Beauty, Long hair, Blond,
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Bey makes intentional roots a thing at the premiere of her Beyoncé: Life Is But a Dream documentary.

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