Cher's one-of-a-kind voice and bold outfits are likely the first things that come to mind when you think of the singer-turned-actress. But what would those sequined red carpet looks be without her equally memorable hairstyles? As her career evolved from a teenage pop singer in the 1960s to an Academy Award-winning actress in the 1980s, so did her trend-setting hairdos.
Her hippie-chic straight hair from her days singing as a duo with her then-husband Sonny Bono eventually gave way to wild mullets, frosted pixie cuts and extravagant headpieces (typically paired with an equally extravagant Bob Mackie gown). Around the same time that she made her musical comeback at the turn of the millennium, she reinvented her look yet again with platinum blonde hair. Now in her 70s, the "I Got You Babe" singer shows no signs of slowing down or settling into any old routine, as she continues to switch up her hair on the regular, often with the help of elaborate wigs.
Here's a look at her iconic hair evolution over the years.
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Half-Up Bun: 1964
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Between her blunt bangs and neat bun, Cher dared to be different from the very start of her career.
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Long Layers With Bangs: 1965
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Even at 19, Cher (here with Sonny Bono) already had a signature look. Although long straight hair with a full bang was really popular in the '60s, she knew how to make it her own.
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Blunt Side Pieces: 1967
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The singer later chopped the edges of her bangs into this funky, runway-ready style.
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Cropped Bangs: 1971
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Cher's shorter, rounded bangs showed off her eyebrows and her cheekbones.
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Sleek and Straight: 1971
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In true '70s fashion, Cher looked beautiful with this long, flowing style.
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Waist-Length Ponytail: 1972
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To offset the skin she bared in this slinky patterned gown, the singer rocked a massive ponytail — and oversize hoop earrings — in this professional portrait.
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Big and Curly: 1972
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A super-long ponytail wasn't the only over-the-top look Cher chose in 1972. For a concert, she wore her hair teased into really big curls.
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Feathered Headpiece: 1972
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Cher's obsession with giant headpieces started early. Case in point: This huge fuchsia and purple one she wore in a promotional portrait for The Sonny & Cher Comedy Hour.
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Pulled-Back Bun: 1972
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Cher rocked this topknot style during a 1972 episode of The Sonny & Cher Comedy Hour.
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Big Accessories: 1974
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From big butterfly clips to even bigger hats, Cher has never been afraid of impressive hair accessories.
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Bob With Bangs: 1975
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We're not sure if it's a wig or not, but this cropped bob is absolutely adorable. It pairs especially well with the singer's high-neck red sequin dress.
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Short Cut: 1975
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While filming The Sonny & Cher Comedy Hour, the performer stunned in a shorter, cropped look.
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Long Braids: 1977
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While visiting the The Stanley Siegel Show, Cher showed off her long braids under a cute newsboy cap.
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Long and Layered: 1977
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Cher strutted through the Los Angeles International Airport with long layers and a cowboy hat.
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Side Ponytail: 1978
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Cher was ready to enter the '80s with this crimped side pony.
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Frosted Pixie: 1984
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You weren't on-trend in the '80s unless you experimented with a little frosting. But Cher took it one step further and rocked an edgy short haircut with pale blonde spikes at the top.
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Rocker Mullet: 1985
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Leave it to Cher to take the most regrettable haircut of the '80s — the mullet — up a notch. Seriously, the volume is gravity-defying.
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Purple Mullet: 1985
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1985 was the year of the mullet for Cher, who sported a similar purple style that same year.
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Spiked Headpiece: 1986
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Who could ever forget this show-stopping outfit and headpiece from the 1986 Academy Awards? Because of this look, Cher still remains on the list for most memorable red carpet outfits ever.
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Cleopatra Headdress: 1988
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For fashion designer (and good friend) Bob Mackie's 1988 Halloween party, Cher went all out wearing a glitzy and elaborate Cleopatra-style hairpiece and wig.
Sam's enthusiasm for makeup is only rivaled by their love of all things relating to cats. In their spare time, they enjoy watching scary movies, putting avocado on everything, and seeing how many shades of the rainbow they can dye their hair before 30.