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By Alexis Bennett
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From Bebe off the racks to custom Balmain, it's no secret that Kim Kardashian's style has changed over the years. But the 35-year-old has also updated her beauty look just as drastically.

We've seen her go from waist length brunette curls to shoulder grazing ice blonde strands, and we have to admit that no matter what shade she decides to sport she always slays. We can't forget to mention her ever evolving makeup skills, either. The queen of contouring used to slightly over do it with the bronzer, but now thanks to years of practice and her amazing squad she has mastered the art of an effortless glow. And just in case you were wondering about those perfect brows. They have always been pretty much flawless. Don't take our word for it. Keep scrolling to see her complete beauty transformation.

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Before Kardashian grew into the huge star that we know today, she started hitting the red carpets rocking very straight strands and shimmery eyeshadow.

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2006

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For the T-Mobile Sidekick 3 Launch (major throwback) Kardashian accented the green in her dress with matching electric liner.

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2006

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Once again, Kardashian matched her eye makeup to her outfit, but this time mauve blush also got in on the action.

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2007

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This was the first time that we saw the star drastically change up her hair with wispy bangs.

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It looks like bright eyeliner was definitely her thing in the earlier years, but we’ll never forget about those voluminous curls.

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2007

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In a very rare beauty moment, Kardashian spread her lavender eyeshadow up to her brows for a red carpet appearance.

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In 2008 the pretty lady pared back her eye makeup, rocking just a trace of liner and shorter lashes.

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2008

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A few months later her bangs made a strong comeback, and she kept the extra fringe for a while.

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Kardashian fooled all of us for the Annual MuchMusic Video Awards with a glamorous faux bob.

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2009

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We’ll never forget the first time we saw her venture into the world of blondes with golden highlights and lowlights. And that sun kissed complexion was everything.

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2009

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Kardashian paired nearly bare eyes with a cherry lip and vintage French roll during a movie premiere.

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Her first fragrance launch may have solidified her seat in Hollywood, but those classic sultry curls and perfectly sculpted cheeks are also trademarks that star has become known for.

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No one has ever slayed a hoodie like Kardashian. We can’t get enough of those signature ringlets.

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Kardashian paid homage to the stars of the ‘50s with a retro bouffant, but those lashes are the reason why she will forever be the queen of glam.

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Not quite ready to chop her brunette strands, the beauty donned a faux bob updo for the 2011 SAG Awards.

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2011

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Taking a break from usually loose strands, Kardashian pulled things back into a ponytail and allowed her long bangs to frame her face.

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With little North West growing in her belly, the expectant mom played up her look with a braided up do and a killer red lip.

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After welcoming her first child the star gave blonde another try—and dabbled in mauve glossy lips.

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The sultry siren made jaws drop with her effortless waves and knockout red lippie.

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Shortly after her honeymoon, the Hollywood star showed us that she even looks great in the mod beauty trends of the ‘60s.

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Kardashian set the tone for the matte makeup trend with a shine free lip that matched her complexion.

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The star finally took the big chop in 2015, and paved the way for a flurry of lobs.

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2015

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Chopping off her strands wasn’t enough. Kardashian went ice blonde and added contrast by keeping her brows and lashes dark.

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Once the dramatic blonde moment was over, Kardashian transitioned back to black, and the slicked back look was her favorite for a while.

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Ponytails became a staple during the star’s second pregnancy, but instead of the heavily bronzed look of her earlier days, a natural lit-from-within glow became trademark. 

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