Carrie Underwood's Changing Looks

Carrie Underwood's Changing Looks
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2001

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As a high school senior in Checotah, Oklahoma, Underwood showed her familiarity with the curling iron.
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2005

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With a winning smile and kinky waves, Underwood was declared the champion of the fourth season of American Idol and released her first album, Some Hearts.

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2006

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"A curling iron gives too perfect of a curl," hairstylist Melissa Schleicher has said of the star's waves. "The flatiron gives a looser look. But to avoid bends in the hair, you have to keep the flatiron moving."

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2007

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She released Carnival Ride and hit Fashion Rocks sporting a side ponytail with a little something extra: "[Clip-in extensions] to add length and body," according to her hairstylist Melissa Schleicher.

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2007

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Underwood rocked a blond curls at the Country Music Awards.

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2007

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Underwood shimmered in ivory shadow at the American Music Awards.

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2008

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Underwood lit up the Staples Center at the Grammys, picking up her third award and performing her smash hit "Before He Cheats."

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2008

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"It's always great coming back to Idol," Underwood said at the Idol Gives Back concert. "Every time they want me to do anything, I'm here."

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2009

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The singer's third album, Play On, debuted at the top of the charts.
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2009

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Underwood announced her engagement to NHL player Mike Fischer-and debuted a cute and curly bob.

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2010

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At the Grammys, the singer made her eyes pop with faux lashes by Stephen Moleski, who spilled that he will be designing a special style for her upcoming nuptials: "It's a tapered feathered lash-shorter on the inside corner, thick and fluffy everywhere else."

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2011

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At the Golden Globes, the newlywed stood tall in a modern take on a beehive.

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2011

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The pro performer added hot pink extensions to her blond mane for the Academy of Country Music Awards.

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2011

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Classic Carrie: A loose, pretty updo and dark lashes.

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2011

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For the BMI Country Awards, Underwood highlighted her hazel eyes with shades of metallic.

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2012

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Dramatic, feathery lashes were the focus of Underwood's Grammys look.

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2012

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Lush, side-swept curls for the CMA Awards.

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2013

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The singer debuts a classy-casual side ponytail.

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2014

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The expectant mom wears a faux lob on the red carpet.

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