Check Out 38 Times Ariel Winter Changed Up Her Beauty Look

By Marianne Mychaskiw
Apr 28, 2017 @ 10:45 am
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Ariel Winter is one of those stars that basically has grown up on-screen before our very eyes. We first got to know her as Alex on Modern Family when it started all the way back in 2009, and we've seen both her character, career, and beauty look evolve to her current point. Scroll down to see the star's entire beauty transformation, from her earliest days in the business to right now.

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2008

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The actress wore two tiny braids on either side of her part for one of her earliest red carpet appearances.

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2009

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At the Variety Power Of Youth awards, Winter wore her brunette layers in waves, and finished the look with a swipe of clear lip gloss.

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2010

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At one of her first Golden Globe parties, the star wore her hair in an elegant half-updo, with soft, coordinating pink tones on the face.

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2010

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Major Disney princess in-the-making vibes at the SAG Awards, where Winter's loose curls and neutral makeup were the perfect complement to her shiny gown.

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2010

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Winter complemented her warm highlights with a swipe of hot pink lipstick and soft, feathery lashes.

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2010

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Back to solid brunette! The soft nude lip and peach blush paired well with the deeper hair color.

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2010

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Not afraid to show off her new braces, the starlet was all smiles, and accessorized with a grey hat.

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2011

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Winter wore her strands straight and parted to the center, while a coral gloss added a pop of color.

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2011

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The star went full glam for the 2011 SAG Awards, with her old Hollywood waves parted off-center and tossed over her shoulder.

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2011

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Winter had her Woodstock moment at The Block Party on Wisteria Lane event, where she topped off her hippie chic waves with a bedazzled headband.

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2011

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For the premiere of the film Prom, Winter wore her curls in a thematic style, topping off the look with green eyeshadow.

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2011

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A sleek pony kept the focus on Winter's pastel gown and smoky neutral eye.

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2012

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Those structured S-waves she wore to the 2012 Globes would do even Marilyn Monroe proud.

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2012

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A sheer wash of pink gave her complexion a believeable flush, as her loose curls were accented with a hairline braid.

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2012

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Winter wore her new auburn strands in a fairytale-esque braided updo, and the soft, shimmery color palette of her makeup followed suit.

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2012

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For our 2012 Summer Soiree, Winter opted for a low ponytail and statement pink lip.

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2013

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Winter's turquoise headband and petal pink lip mirrored the playful vibe of her floral number at the Globes.

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2013

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With the flamingo-toned lip quickly becoming her signature, Winter wore her caramel highlights in buoyant waves.

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2013

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Winter's amber highlights gave her complexion a touch of warmth, as did the earthy tones of her makeup.

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2013

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The star's low chignon showed off the dramatic neckline of her Emmys gown, as soft wisps fell out to frame her face.

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2014

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The sleek texture and graphic center part of Winter's lengthy brunette strands mirrored the crisp lines of her dress.

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2014

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One way to make blue eyeshadow cool? Go for tones that err toward the steely silver end of the color wheel.

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2014

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Auburn is a favorite color-change of Winter's, and for her 2014 update, her waves were twisted into an undone braid, with soft metallic and coral tones balancing her makeup.

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2014

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We love how the pearl tones on Winter's eyes combined with the soft rose blush and lip combo made her even glowier.

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2015

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In 2015, the star dabbled in creative color with a handful of pale blue highlights.

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2016

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Modern pin-up vibes at the 2016 SAG Awards, where Winter's matte lip and cat-eye were paired with long, cascading waves.

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2016

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Between the arched brows, sultry shadow, and perfect brown lipstick, we're getting a serious Cindy Crawford feeling from Winter's look at the Young Hollywood event.

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2016

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Third time's the charm for that Little Mermaid red, which she balanced with tawny shadow and a matte pout.

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2016

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Perhaps as a nod to Brigitte Bardot, the star's voluminous half-updo was paired with spiked lashes and a nude lip.

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2016

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Winter's minimal makeup balanced the effect of her uber-long curls.

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2016

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A smooth, center-parted bun kept her diamond-studded neckline on display at the Emmy Awards.

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2016

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With her shiny, Rapunzel-esque strands in a precise center part, Winter finished her look with a soft-focus shadow and pinky-nude lips.

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2016

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In late 2016, Winter chopped her long strands into a lob, and paired her new look with warm copper eyeshadow.

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2016

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Is it just us, or is the combination of Winter's cat-eye, bangs, and high updo slightly reminiscent of Adele?

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2017

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2017 kicked off on a particularly glamorous note for the actress, where her coral lip and undone waves were a winning look at the Globes.

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2017

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Long Bambi lashes were complemented by bubblegum pink hues on the cheeks and lips.

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2017

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True to the Coachella spirit of neon hair hues, the star wore a hot pink wig and technicolor beauty marks to the festival.

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2017

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The star balanced the dramatic effect of her lush lashes with smooth hair and a neutral lip.

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