A Look Back at Cher's Most Iconic Hairstyles
There isn't a hairdo the singer hasn't tried.
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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.
Half-Up Bun: 1964
Between her blunt bangs and neat bun, Cher dared to be different from the very start of her career.
Long Layers With Bangs: 1965
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.
Blunt Side Pieces: 1967
The singer later chopped the edges of her bangs into this funky, runway-ready style.
Cropped Bangs: 1971
Cher's shorter, rounded bangs showed off her eyebrows and her cheekbones.
Sleek and Straight: 1971
In true '70s fashion, Cher looked beautiful with this long, flowing style.
Waist-Length Ponytail: 1972
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.
Big and Curly: 1972
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.
Feathered Headpiece: 1972
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.
Pulled-Back Bun: 1972
Cher rocked this topknot style during a 1972 episode of The Sonny & Cher Comedy Hour.
Big Accessories: 1974
From big butterfly clips to even bigger hats, Cher has never been afraid of impressive hair accessories.
Bob With Bangs: 1975
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.
Short Cut: 1975
While filming The Sonny & Cher Comedy Hour, the performer stunned in a shorter, cropped look.
Long Braids: 1977
While visiting the The Stanley Siegel Show, Cher showed off her long braids under a cute newsboy cap.
Long and Layered: 1977
Cher strutted through the Los Angeles International Airport with long layers and a cowboy hat.
Side Ponytail: 1978
Cher was ready to enter the '80s with this crimped side pony.
Frosted Pixie: 1984
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.
Rocker Mullet: 1985
Leave it to Cher to take the most regrettable haircut of the '80s — the mullet — up a notch. Seriously, the volume is gravity-defying.
Purple Mullet: 1985
1985 was the year of the mullet for Cher, who sported a similar purple style that same year.
Spiked Headpiece: 1986
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.
Cleopatra Headdress: 1988
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.
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