Singer. Actress. Model. Mogul. Wife. Mother. Beyonce plays many roles in her life, and her personal style shines through each. That style has propelled Beyonce from pop singer to international megastar, the face and hair of L'Oreal, cover model and inspiration to women around the world.
"She wears it well, and she knows how to work her look. She knows it works for her," Rita Hazan, a New York City colorist who worked with Beyonce during the promotion for her 2013 self-titled album, says. "She's a beautiful woman, so I think that because she wears it so naturally, everybody wants to look as beautiful as she does. It's not an easy look to achieve. It looks like it's natural and effortless, but there's a lot of work that goes into making it look like that."
Beyonce hit the scene in the late '90s with Destiny's Child. This past decade saw her go solo, star in movies, including "Dreamgirls," launch clothing and fragrance lines, marry Jay Z, and give birth to daughter Blue Ivy. Through each of these milestones, Beyonce has worn an ever-changing and always trendsetting series of hairstyles, from tousled lobs to sleek layers, in colors ranging from honey blonde to chocolate brown.
Browse through our gallery of some of Beyonce's hottest looks from the past 10 years for some style inspiration.
Beyonce Knowles Hair Knot
The secret to Beyonce's top-knot? We'll tell you—a few spritzes of hairspray and a whole lot of attitude.
Beyonce Knowles Ponytail
Beyonce attended the 2011 MTV Video Music Awards wearing her hair in a sexy side ponytail.
Beyonce Knowles Long Curls
Beyonce Knowles added major volume to her look with blond ringlet curls while preforming on stage in Central Park.
Beyonce Knowles Braided Updo
Bangs
Big Blonde Waves
Blonde, Wavy Lob
The singer's Blonde, Wavy Lob at the Grammy Awards hit all the right notes for length, color, texture and style
Beyonce Knowles Ponytail
Beyonce Knowles couldn't be missed with her funky ponytail (not to mention that barely-there dress) at the Met Gala.
Beyonce Knowles Long Wavy Cut
Beyonce Knowles was hippie-chic at the Grammys with her ultra-long center-parted waves.
Beyonce Knowles Curled Out Bob
Beyonce Knowles showed off her new curled-out bob at the Topman New York City flagship opening dinner.
Beyonce Knowles Long Curls
Beyonce Knowles wore her tresses down in a mass of lovely curls at the Billboard Women in Music luncheon.
Beyonce Knowles Beehive
Beyonce looked retro-glam with a bold beehive.
Beyonce Knowles Long Side Part
Beyonce glammed it up with a deep side-parted 'do.
Beyonce Knowles Braided Bun
Beyonce piled her cornrow braids on top of her head for a beautiful voluminous bun.
Beyonce Knowles Side Sweep
Beyonce stunned in a deep parted side sweep that revealed her elegant caramel curls.
Beyonce Knowles Long Straight Cut with Bangs
Bey looked sleek and stunning with a layered chop with blunt bangs.
Beyonce Knowles Hair Knot
A high top knot kept Queen Bey's look dramatic and cool.
Beyonce Knowles Long Braided Hairstyle
Beyonce wore her hair in a casual, yet super sexy braid at the launch of her new fragrance, Beyonce Pulse. To get her look, begin by smoothing hair over to one side. Shorter bangs can be sectioned out and sublty curled like Beyonce's or pinned back. Next, section the longer lengths into three equal pieces and beginning braiding hair loosely. Secure ends with a hair elastic and finish the look with a misting of hairspray.
Beyonce Knowles Classic Bun
Beyonce attended the Metropolitan Museum of Art Costume Institute Gala wearing her hair in a sleek updo.
Beyonce Knowles Loose Bun
Beyonce looked fresh and fabulous while out and about in Paris. She paired her barely there makeup look with a clean, classic bun.
Beyonce Knowles Long Center Part
Beyonce Knowles parted her honey-blond hair down the center while out and about in Paris.