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The Evolution of Beyoncé’s Hair

This article is written by a student writer from the Her Campus at American chapter.

Beyoncé is a versatile artist with very versatile hair. This month, Queen Bey stepped out in Paris with a new hairstyle dubbed “baby bangs”. She had social media in an uproar. She is always changing her hairdos and it’s hard to keep up with the queen. Let’s explore the hair evolution of Beyoncé Giselle Knowles. 

During her Destiny’s Child days in 2001, Beyoncé liked to rock braids.

In 2002, Beyoncé rocked a bold afro during Austin Powers.

In 2003, Beyoncé changed her hair to a fringe look the year her first solo album was released. Can you say Dangerously in Love?
 
In 2004, her hair seemed like it was growing just like her career!

Drama! In 2007, Beyonce shocked the world when she went from blonde to brunette. 

She went Sasha Fierce in 2008 with her bouffant. 

In 2011, she went back to her trademark blonde locks. 

In later 2011, she shocked concert-goers at Glastonbury Music Festival with her lion mane of curls. 

During the 2011 VMAs when she announced she was pregnant (tear), Beyonce showed off her sophisticated ombré hair before it went mainstream. 

2012 was the year of Bey’s loose curls. 

Uh-oh! She shocked the world again when she opted for the “Bey Bob” in 2013. Like people were devastated…

In 2014, Beyonce started the year off with loose waves.

In February 2014, Beyonce changed her hair to crown braids for a brief moment. It was very fitting for a queen. 

She usually changes her hair to long braids when she goes on vacation to tropical areas. 

 

This October she changed her hair to baby bangs. This look was not her best but it only lasted for 10 days. So Bey wasn’t keen on her hair either. 

 
Even if you don’t approve of Beyonce’s hair choices, she is a grown woman. She can do whatever she wants. 
 
Photo Credits: 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12, 13, 14

 

Tamara Young is a sophomore studying Political Science and Public Communications.