Fashion
Bey and Her Many Hair Styles
Most would not attempt to argue that 2014 has been the year of Beyoncé. This girl has been seen everywhere from your TV, magazines, online, red carpets, and of course the stage with her equally popular husband, Jay-Z. In fact, if we were to be honest with ourselves we could easily admit that many years over the last two decades have been all about Beyoncé. From her Destiny's Child days until now, Bey has taken over the minds of thousands adoring fans worldwide with no signs of it stopping any time time soon.
All this Beyoncé indulging has me wondering, why are we still so fascinated? It could be the fact that queen Bey is an incredibly talented singer and performer, adorable mother, and inspiring idol. It may also be fair to assume we draw our fascination simply from her appearance. After all, this independent woman has shared several sides of her fashionable personality with the world and has embraced every ounce of herself on stage. However, no look is complete without a fierce do' and Beyoncé has certainly tried out every possible option over the years. This girl has been a blonde, brunette--with braids, without braids--toting curlers, bandannas, and countless other styles that almost feel impossible to remember.
Though I cannot guarantee I have located them all, I am confident that the following trip down memory lane just about covers every pinnacle in the Beyoncé school of hairstyles.
1. TRENDY BEGINNINGS
Our first introduction to queen Bey included a lot of braids, and even more waves.
2. LONG AND SLEEK
A general reminder of how much we loved flat ironed hair in the late 90s.
3. RIDING THE WAVE
Can we talk for a minute about just how immaculate her waves were.
4. HER FIRST DIP DYE
Beyoncé was dip dying her hair pink before everyone else was, obviously.
5. SIGNATURE ACCESSORIES
Back in the day Bey lead the pack in proper bandanna sporting do's.
6. HIGHLIGHTING HER LOOK
Remember when everyone was bleaching the front strands of their hair? Ya, Beyoncé crossed that one off the list too!
7. THE BEY VERSION OF A POUF
Way before MTV even knew who Snooki was, Beyoncé introduced them to the pouf.
8. FLAWLESS FOXXY
Beyoncé proved that you can still have killer hair in the 70's when she played Foxxy Cleopatra in the third Austin Power's film, Goldmember.
9. A WHOLE LOT OF WOMAN
She also had what is probably known as the best afro on the planet when she played Foxy Cleopatra.
10. A 60'S DREAM GIRL
She also pulled off a flawless retro do' as Deena Jones in Dream Girls
11. THE LOOK OF LOVE
From the legs to the hair, it was clear that Beyoncé had us hooked when she released the video for Crazy In Love.
12. THAT BOMBSHELL BOUNCE
Over sized rollers played a heavy part in Bey's looks over the years. Those curls seem as though they could bounce without her even moving, and we wont waste time questioning that.
13. BETTY AND VERONICA
Her hit with Lady Gaga gave us a brunette Beyoncé, because every girl has a dark side.
14. PUTTING IT BLUNTLY
When Bey showed us it was cool to be blunt.
15. GETTING PIECEY WITH IT
Not one to stick to the same thing, Bey also tried out piecey bangs for a more grown-up look.
16. ROCKABILLY BEAUTY
When she was bored of straight bangs, she tested out a rockabilly do'.
17. THE FULL EFFECT
She also tried a full bang because, why not?
18. THE BIGGER, THE BETTER
Do we really have to discuss the fact that Beyoncé is the master of volume?...I didn't think so.
19. THE ULTIMATE AFRO
Remember what I said about Beyoncé knowing volume...well there you have it.
20. DOUBLE TROUBLE
Because two dark haired Beyoncé's are better than one.
21. LONG, SLEEK, AND BEAUTIFUL
Introducing the multi-talented, Sasha Fierce.
22. MESSY HAIR DAYS
A messy up-do has never looked this easy to accomplish.
23. BLONDES HAVE MORE FUN
... this is your proof.
24. ANIMAL INSTINCTS
If there was an award for longest pony tail, Bey would win every time.
25. BRINGING SEXY BACK
It requires the least amount of maintenance and yet, it still looks like a work of art.
26. LONG, DARK, AND DANGEROUS
When Bey gave the green light on being a feisty brunette.
27. THE SEXY LIBRARIAN
Never before have reading glasses looked SO good.
28. KEEPING IT CLASSY
She showed us super star class during her side swept days.
29. STICKING TO HER ROOTS
Dark roots and a sleeked back look? Damn Bey
30. LONG AND LUSCIOUS
Her long platinum blonde locks were an instant #1 hit.
31. BRAIDED BUN FUN
Bey's beehive's are almost bigger than she is!
32. THE HALF OF IT
Proving to every single lady that you CAN have it all.
33. THE PERFECT PONY
The most polished pony tail in the business.
34. A SHORT STORY
Not too long ago, Beyoncé shocked us with short hair...
35. MAKING IT RAIN
...she also showed us how to take that "wet look" public.
36. A MODERN BEAUTY
And finally, we come to what Beyoncé looks like today (at least for now).
37. THE LOOK OF ROYALTY
But regardless of what hair style she has, she will always and forever be, the real queen Bey.
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