30 Mindy Kaling Hair Styles, Because Her New Ombre 'Do Isn't The Only Amazing Look She's Rocked Recently

Kaling looked laid-back and lovely in loose, beachy waves.

A lighly tousled half updo paired well with Kaling’s ladylike shift dress.

The side braid ruled the red carpet in 2014, with Kaling as one of the trend’s top proponents.

Combined with a pink pout and an elegant LBD, Kaling’s mussed side bun struck the perfect balance between relaxed and dignified.

Though Kaling’s long locks lend the actress’s red carpet ensembles a sultry edge, her choice to chop a refined bob gave her a sophisticated air.

A side ponytail was playfully pretty with a studded black frock.

Kaling channeled ’40s Hollywood glamour with loosely coiled waves.

Kaling’s coral halter gown was enhanced by glossy locks and volume at the crown of her head.

A headband accented Kaling’s loose French twist and black suited ensemble.

Kaling’s curled ponytail gave the star a youthful vibe on the red carpet when paired with delicate drop earrings.

The Mindy Project star showcased her long, layered locks with a lustrous flat-ironed look.

Kaling branched out with a faux flapper-style bob, made more alluring by the tendrils left to frame her face.

Kaling looked bohemian and beautiful with a piecey side braid and aqua shift.

A black swiss dotted gown was made more modern and romantic with a loosely wind-ruffled side bun.

Kaling made a simple yet dramatic statement with straightened locks and deeply parted side bangs.

Kaling showcased her newly highlighted curls at a Fox event in Pasadena.

Kaling again sported her signature ponytail, this time placed at the crown of her head.

A couture gown simply wouldn’t be the same without a dramatic updo, as Kaling demonstrated with her beehive bun.

Kaling channeled Farrah Fawcett with feathered bangs and curls on the red carpet.

Kaling sported sensually wild curls on the red carpet with a dramatic smokey eye.

Kaling adopted a gelled-back look for a red carpet appearance.

The ever-experimental Kaling played with a thick fringe and a blunt bob.

Kaling let her luminous skin take center stage by pinning back her layers.

Though crimped locks may be a relic of the ’80s, the look is evocative of late night sojourns to the dance floor and the freedom of undergrad life.

Kaling amped up a simple taupe sheath dress with lightly curled hair — the perfect no-fuss style.

Kaling test-drove one of 2014’s most notorious trends on the red carpet: the elegant, modernized comb-over.

Kaling embraced the ultimate low-maintenance, wearable style on the red carpet: natural waves.

Kaling sported a chestnut brown lob with a slight curl at a Windows-sponsored event.

Kaling’s Bump It-esque style may harken back to the looks once seen on Jersey Shore, but the actress’s softer version is infinitely more chic.