The Beauty Evolution of Kesha: From Glitter Goddess to Hair Color Queen

She is who she is.

June 18, 2016

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Ever since she burst onto the scene with a major cameo on Flo Rida’s song “Right Round,” Kesha has made waves for her inspiring honesty, intolerance for body shamers, playful lyrics, and, of course, ever-changing look. In addition to playing with glitter any chance she gets, the pop star has dyed her hair nearly every color under the sun. Kesha is never afraid to be her own person — and her love of out-there eyeliner and pastel hair hues is just one of the ways she communicates that to the world.

From her trademark drawn-on lashes to her newfound love of wavy hair, click through to see Kesha’s most memorable looks — and how her style has changed over the years.

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Kesha is a true style chameleon.
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November 2009
You don't need to be a musician to know that the music industry is notoriously tough to break into. With so many aspiring singers, it can be impossible to stand out — unless you’re Kesha, that is. The budding pop star was impossible to miss at an early event in London with this artistic blue eyeliner and a ton of gold glitter. But she wouldn’t stop there…

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September 2010
Kesha chose a slightly more modest look for the 2010 MTV Movie Awards with this sleek beehive and cool asymmetric black eyeliner.
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November 2010
There was nothing subtle about Kesha’s look for an awards show in Madrid. The pop star covered herself in neon stripes and shapes from head to toe. That’s one way to make an entrance!

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November 2010
Just a few weeks later, the star showed off yet another out-there style. With shimmering gold lipstick and a mullet-esque ‘do, Kesha put a 2010 spin on classic ‘70s rocker style.
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November 2010
Okay, we’re all about the bold brow, but this is seriously out of control! Kesha took things to an edgy new level for the 2010 AMAs with these metal studs, a straight-up ‘do, and metallic black lips.

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May 2011
Kesha is the queen of looking messy and glamorous at the same time. This gold makeup and half-braided hair is one of her very best.
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March 2013
Kesha traded in her braids for bouncy curls at the Kids’ Choice Awards. With a topcoat, bedazzled shades, and bubblegum pink lipstick, the pop star was on point from head to toe.

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April 2013
Every girl gets bangs at one point in her life. Kesha's fateful fringe came in 2013, accessorized by smoky black eyeliner and soft pink lips.
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April 2013
While Kesha’s palette is generally restricted to colors of the rainbow, it took an edgy turn in early 2013. With a black wide-brim hat, oxblood lips, and tons of black mascara, the singer looked more like a 2000s-era Christina Aguilera than her usual self.

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June 2013
By Summer, Kesha was back to blonde — sporting kohl-lined eyes and an embellished headband.
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July 2014
Kesha was all smiles at a film premiere with her new pale purple ‘do.

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August 2014
Kesha showed off her most fun hair to date (and that's really saying something) with this My Little Pony-inspired combination of pink, blue, and lime green hues.
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February 2015
With all the crazy hair and makeup Kesha has worn, sometimes her most surprising looks are the simplest ones. This messy bun and black eyeliner makeup may not be shocking for the average person, but for Kesha? It’s truly unique.

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May 2015
The superstar stole the show at a Vegas pool party with her new lime green strands. She kept the focus where it mattered by keeping her makeup and ensemble super simple.
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May 2016
Kesha showed off her chicest look yet at the 2016 Billboard Music Awards. With wavy light blonde hair and glowing skin, the star looked stronger than ever.

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June 2016
Just one month later, Kesha dipped her hair in grey dye, painted her eyes with blue and black glitter, and was back to standing out. Some things never change!
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