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Emma Watson's 10 Best Hairstyles Over The Years

The lovable, admirable, and oh-so-gorgeous Emma Watson turns 25 today. The former Harry Potter actress has grown up in the public eye with grace, elegance, humility, and style. I cannot imagine every awkward stage of my teen years being documented for the whole world to see, but Watson made it seem like it was a piece of cake. As a Harry Potter fan, I have looked up to Watson for as long as I can remember. She always makes it seem like she has everything together, despite how crazy obsessed the world was with her.

Because we've gotten to watch Watson grow over the years, we've had the chance to witness her style evolve, too— hairstyles included. Just like any pre-teen/teen/young adult, Emma Watson has had her fair share of color and cuts. Here are 10 of our favorite hairstyles Emma Watson has rocked, from age 11 to now.

by Marisa Dalpiaz

Emma Watson at 11

For one of her first public appearances, Watson sported bangs parted in the middle with her hair half up.

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Emma Watson at 12

Watson’s hair became a little sleeker when she added layers to frame her face.

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Emma Watson at 13

Watson’s hair was still layered, but a lot curlier as she really embraced her inner-Hermione.

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Emma Watson at 14

Her hair was shorter and still curly, but more controlled.

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Emma Watson at 15

This year, Watson showed her maturity with a chicer, straightened look.

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Emma Watson at 16

Watson’s blonde locks got a little frostier for her sweet sixteen. She also decided to go back to bangs, this time, pairing it with textured, beachy waves.

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Emma Watson at 17

Watson rocked a shorter, super blonde 'do with choppier layers.

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Emma Watson at 18

At 18, Watson decided to embrace the side bang with her shoulder-length, flipped out lob.

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Emma Watson at 19

When Watson rocked a messy bun, it proved she was ready to step into the style icon spotlight.

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Emma Watson at 20

Watson shocked fans around the world when she debuted her bold pixie cut.

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Emma Watson at Age 21

Watson began growing out her pixie a bit, going with a brighter, blonde-red hue.

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Emma Watson at Age 22

For some, growing out a pixie cut can be awkward. But for Watson, it was just another excuse to create a new hair trend.

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Emma Watson at Age 23

And just like that, Watson's hair was long enough to braid again!

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Emma Watson at Age 24

After years of going from frosty blonde lobs to orangey-red pixie cuts, Watson nailed it with her long, dark, and glamorous tresses.

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