She plays coy with cryptic lyrics and coded videos, but Taylor Swift isn’t shy about expressing herself through hair and makeup.
The country singer–turned–pop star has traded soft curls and rosy cheeks for edgier hairstyles and dramatic winged eyeliner. Glittering garnet lips are currently on heavy rotation.
Here’s proof Taylor Swift is actually the ultimate hair chameleon.

In 2006, Taylor embraced her natural curls and opted for a free-flowing look.
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A year later, Taylor went lighter and showed off tightly-curled locks.

In 2008, Taylor embraced the headband trend and corkscrew curls.

In 2009, Taylor showed off a darker hue.

In 2010, Taylor cut a fringe and started straightening her hair.
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The following year, Taylor went slightly darker and added a sweeping side-fringe.

Taylor went even darker in 2011.

2012 saw Taylor go honey-blonde with a straight fringe.

Taylor began going slightly shorter in 2013.
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The curls remained in 2014, but it was the year Taylor went for the big chop.

Taylor sported a short, shaggy crop in 2015.

Taylor embraced a sleek do in 2015.

Taylor showed off her shortest hairstyle yet in 2016.
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Taylor went platinum in 2016/17.

Fast-forward to now: Taylor has embraced both her natural curls and colour again.
This article originally appeared on In Style.
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