The Grammys have showcased some of the most iconic hair looks over the award show’s over 60 year history. From Cher and Bette Midler to Beyoncé and Rihanna, our favorite celebrities dare to go all out for the music event of the year.
With this year’s show right around the corner, we wanted to share our ranking of the most iconic Grammys hair looks of all time to hype you all up for the occasion.
Scroll below to see our favorite looks and discover which one takes the crown as the most iconic Grammys look ever!
31. Katy Perry’s Blue Pompadour (2012)
Though this look has us feeling blue, we were anything but sad. Katy’s sky-colored (and sky-high) tresses blue us away.
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30. Taylor Swift’s Blunt Bob (2016)
Taylor had everyone ready to cut their strands after she stepped onto the red carpet with this bold haircut.
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29. Billie Eilish’s Neon Green Roots (2020)
Most people want to hide their roots, but Billie wanted to dye them neon green. And so did we after we say the songstress sporting this electrifying style.
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28. Madonna’s Boss Bitch Vibes (2014)
Bitch, she is Madonna. Need we say more? She owns 51 percent of the Grammy Awards.
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27. Kacey Musgraves’ Romantic Low Pony (2019)
Kacey not only swept the Grammys in 2019, she also swept us off our feat with this sweet low ponytail look. She can make the simplest styles look extraordinary.
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26. Pink’s Punk Fauxhawk (2002)
Pink got the party started with her light pink fauxhawk at the 2002 awards show ceremony.
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25. Ariana Grande’s Signature High Pony (2020)
We don’t think we’ll ever forget his look from Ariana. We know the high ponytail is her signature, but there’s something about this particular style that just does it for us.
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24. Lana Del Rey’s Starry Headpiece (2018)
How’s Lana’s head? She hasn’t had any complaints, because this starry headpiece is brighter than our future.
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23. Jennifer Lopez’s Iconic Versace Moment (2000)
This is the reason Google Image search even exists. Not only is the outfit major, but so are Jlo’s tresses. This half-up half-down look is very popular these days.
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22. Christina Aguilera’s Retro Raven-Hue Bob (2004)
We’re so used to seeing Christina with blonde hair that we forget she ever dyed her strands another color. Her dark tresses paired with this 1920s-style updo suit her so well.
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21. TLC’s Sleek Strands (1996)
The trio took home a Grammy for every category they were nominated for, all while looking effortlessly cool. Stars these days could never.
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20. Lil’ Kim’s Red Hot Coils (2002)
Lil’ Kim has never shied away from daring to go bold with her hair colors. Thank goodness, because we always love seeing what look she’ll sport next. They’ve all been amazing, though we’re partial to these red curls.
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19. Salt-N-Pepa’s Mint Green Fantasy (1996)
Whatever Salt-N-Pepa was selling at the 1996 award show, we bought it. And we would gladly buy it again.
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18. Mariah Carey’s Glamorous Updo (1996)
Mariah looked like royalty with her glamorous updo. Clearly, 1996 was a great year for Grammys style.
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17. Rihanna’s Fairytale Bun (2015)
Rihanna was the belle of the ball at the 2015 Grammys with her eye-catching pink dress and slicked-back bun. Talk about a vision in pink!
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16. Beyoncé’s Waist-Length Mane (2017)
No descriptors are enough to do this sultry Beyoncé look justice. It is her world and we’re so lucky to be living in it.
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15. Jennifer Lopez’s Wide-Brim Hat (2019)
We’re not only fans of how the jewels on the hat match those on the outfit, but also how Jlo can use the accessory to her advantage. Hardly anyone could see her eyes, so no one would know if she rolled them or even shut them during the event. Fashion, but make it functional.
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14. Whitney Houston’s Flipped Out Strands (2000)
There’s something about this hairstyle that feels so Whitney. It’s fun, free, exciting, light—truly embodying everything she is as a person. And, if we do say so ourselves, it’s the happiest she has ever looked.
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13. Jada Pinkett-Smith’s Blonde Buzzcut (1998)
Few people can rock a shaved head like Jada Pinkett-Smith. This bleach blonde style really brings out her stunning features.
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12. Cher’s Butterfly Clip (1974)
Before butterfly clips were even a thing, Cher made them one. We should’ve known this trend could only come from someone as fabulous as Cher.
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11. Selena Quintanilla’s Messy Beehive (1994)
We think about this look a lot and we know we’re not alone. How her stylist achieved this flawless take on the beehive, we’ll never know.
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10. Lady Gaga’s Yellow Locks (2010)
Yellow isn’t often a hair color we see too often. Gaga pulled it off quite well with her galactic getup.
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9. Janelle Monáe’s Masterpiece (2019)
That avant-garde hat. The striking fishtail braid. We could write a dissertation on why every element of this masterpiece should go down as one of the greatest Grammys looks of all time. If you disagree, you’re wrong.
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8. Dolly Parton’s Big Blonde Hair (1977)
Dolly’s hair is so big, not because it’s full of secrets, but because her heart couldn’t store all the kindness she has flowing through her veins. That and it is signature Dolly style.
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7. Lauryn Hill’s Braided Bob (1997)
Many remember Lauryn Hill’s signature dreadlocks, so this hairstyle is often overlooked. We’ve been really obsessed with it for years, because it’s such a beautiful style we don’t see too often.
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6. Britney Spears’ Take on Old Hollywood Glamour (2000)
This is one of Britney’s best red carpet moments. We love how she took the Old Hollywood style and found a way to make it her own.
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5. Mary J. Blige’s Leopard Look (1996)
Here we are once again making the case that the 1996 Grammys were the most fashion-forward of them all with this look from Mary J. Blige. The head-to-toe leopard print? Come on! We love that she used her hair to accentuate the look, rather than draw attention from it.
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4. Beyoncé’s Goddess of the Underworld (2018)
Beyoncé always looks rich whenever she attends an event, and it’s because she is. But she looked like a whole other level of expensive in this Black Panther Party-inspired ensemble. Her brilliant cornrows left us in awe once again over her exquisite taste level.
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3. Rihanna’s Voluminous Curls (2018)
Just as we couldn’t include one Beyoncé look, we had to include another Rihanna look. Ri’s voluminous curls took our breath away when she stepped on the stage to perform that year. She looks like Ariel and you can’t tell us otherwise.
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2. Bette Midler’s Record Hair Accessory (1975)
We want more campy accessories like Bette Midler’s record hair clip. Like how fun is that? Imagine if today’s hottest stars went all out like Bette.
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1. Zendaya’s Fashion-Forward Mullet (2016)
There is no look Zendaya can’t pull off. Case in point, this mullet. She looks so good, this photo needs to be hung up in a museum somewhere. Zendaya dared to venture into uncharted territory and came out looking as radiant as ever. Little did she now the mullet would make quite the comeback years later.
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