Alicia Keys's Changing Looks

By Instyle
Updated Nov 18, 2010 @ 11:00 am
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See Alicia Keys's transformation through the years

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2001

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Keys released her first album, Songs in A Minor, and rocked her signature style. "I definitely love my braids," she has said. "They make me feel regal and individualistic."

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2004

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At the American Music Awards, Keys accented her eyes with ombre shadow.

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2005

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For the premiere of Memoirs of a Geisha, Alicia added a strand of orchids to her waist-length extensions.

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2006

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The Smokin' Aces star's long fringe drew emphasis to her bright melon gloss.

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2007

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Keys embodied pure glam at the American Music Awards with soft curls, liquid liner and silver shadow. The multi-talented star released her third album, As I Am, and took a supporting role in The Nanny Diaries.

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2008

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The Secret Life of Bees star complemented her bronzed complexion with pin-straight locks.

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2009

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For the Academy Awards, the "Empire State of Mind" singer channeled Old Hollywood with seductive waves and dramatic makeup.

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2010

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Keys wore her mane in natural curls for an L.A. gala. Not only did the busy star embark upon the Freedom Tour, she also married producer Swizz Beatz and gave birth to son Egypt Daoud Dean.

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2012

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For the Grammys, Keys sported bronze shadow and a sleek mini-pompadour.

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2012

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"Look what I done did," tweeted Keys of her sleek new bob.

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2012

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For Stand Up to Cancer, the singer wore her short 'do slicked back.

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2013

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The singer embraced the Met Gala's punk theme with red highlights.

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2013

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Keys donned blunt bangs and a shorter cut during a taping of Good Morning America.

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2014

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For the Grammys, the songstress rocked a teased pompadour and silver shadow.

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2014

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Keys showed off a half-shaven 'do at the Gordan Parks Foundation Awards Dinner in NYC.

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2015

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The songstress arrived at the NYC Billboard Women In Music with her hair swept to one side and with her lips painted a vibrant red hue. 

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2016

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Keys ventured in a new beauty direction in 2016, opting to go makeup-free. Obviously, she's killing it. 

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