Celebrity Transformations Paula Abdul's Changing Looks By InStyle Editors InStyle Editors Facebook Instagram Twitter Our editors and writers comprise decades of expertise across the beauty, fashion, lifestyle and wellness spaces in print and digital. We prioritize journalistic integrity, factual accuracy, and also having fun with every story we share. InStyle's editorial guidelines Updated on June 16, 2014 @ 04:03PM Pin Share Tweet Email Trending Videos Photo: Mark Davis/Getty Images Paula Abdul's Changing Looks 01 of 19 1980 Yearbook Library The trendy bowl cut-sporting Van Nuys High School cheerleader turned pro when she was hired as a Lakers Girl. 02 of 19 1986 BEImages She wore some seriously big hair to celebrate Janet Jackson's double-platinum album. Abdul choreographed and danced in the superstar's "Nasty" video. 03 of 19 1988 Michael Ochs Archives/Getty Images Abdul broke out with tousled layers and her hit album Forever Your Girl. 04 of 19 1990 Jim Smeal/WireImage She wore a cheerleader-friendly top ponytail to pick up her second Emmy Award for Outstanding Achievement in Choreography. 05 of 19 1991 Time Life Pictures/DMI/Getty Images For the American Music Awards, Abdul wore a serpent-themed getup and loose locks. 06 of 19 1991 Jeff Kravitz/FilmMagic Her look to launch Spellbound was pure '60s mod-white shadow and a glossy flip. 07 of 19 1992 Jeff Kravitz/FilmMagic Mrs. Emilio Estevez made a showing at the MTV Video Music Awards with rocker-chick feathered bangs. 08 of 19 1996 Jim Smeal/Getty Images For the American Music Awards, she played up her golden complexion with matching highlights in her angled crop. 09 of 19 2000 SGranitz/WireImage She went romantic for the Fire and Ice Ball with a curly updo and shimmery pink lipstick. 10 of 19 2003 SGranitz/WireImage The newly-minted American Idol judge flaunted eye-catching hot pink lipstick at the American Music Awards. 11 of 19 2003 Bill Davila/FilmMagic She framed her face with a sleek honey-hued bob. 12 of 19 2004 Milan Ryba/Globe Photos Abdul matched her coral lipstick to her bright blush. 13 of 19 2005 Gregg DeGuire/WireImage For the Nickelodeon Kids' Choice Awards, Abdul added a playful floral touch to her pumped-up 'do. 14 of 19 2006 Jeff Kravitz/FilmMagic A stick straight blowout for Comic Relief. 15 of 19 2007 Steve Granitz/WireImage She appeared at the Grammy Awards in a soft, modern version of a beehive. 16 of 19 2008 Stephen Lovekin/Getty Images For the CMT Music Awards, Abdul had seductive side-swept fringe. 17 of 19 2009 Jason Merritt/Getty Images The Drop Dead Diva guest star chose a half-updo for the Screen Actors Guild Awards. 18 of 19 2011 Peter Brooker/Rex USA She entered the Los Angeles auditions for The X Factor looking more glam than ever with long, wavy strands. 19 of 19 2012 Mark Davis/Getty Images Abdul hit the season finale of The X Factor with a chic half-updo.