Nicki Minaj [1] and Avril Lavigne [2] just came out with a new song called "Dumb Blonde," and it's making fans seriously nostalgic for the sk8r girl. In the early 2000s, there was no star whose style was more coveted among teens than Avril Lavigne's.
The singer's bold black eyeliner and stick-straight hair inspired many fans to wear down their eye pencils [3] to nubs and invest in a flat iron. Ahead, check out some of the star's most iconic beauty looks throughout the years.
Avril Lavigne in 2002
At the start of her career, Lavigne wore minimal makeup, except for black eyeliner.
Avril Lavigne in 2004
By 2004, Lavigne started to experiment with red eye shadow and black lowlights.
Avril Lavigne in 2004
Lavigne wore her hair straight and long along with her signature smoky eye during a party in 2004.
Avril Lavigne in 2005
In 2005, Lavigne attended an event with a classic curled ponytail.
Avril Lavigne in 2005
Lavigne wore soft curls at her birthday party in 2005.
Avril Lavigne in 2006
At the Nickelodeon Kids' Choice Awards in 2006, Lavigne arrived with golden blond hair and minimal makeup.
Avril Lavigne in 2006
At the premiere of Over the Hedge, Lavigne wore messy curls and long lashes.
Avril Lavigne in 2007
In 2007, the singer added a pop of magenta to her hair and wore clear gloss to an event.
Avril Lavigne in 2007
In 2007, Lavigne wore metallic chrome eye shadow, heavy black liner, and pink streaks in her hair.
Avril Lavigne in 2010
Lavigne added black streaks to her hair and wore green shadow and gloss to an event in 2010.
Avril Lavigne in 2011
During a performance in Italy in 2011, Lavigne added green and pink streaks to her dirty-blond hair.
Avril Lavigne in 2016
In 2016, the singer experimented with a more classic Hollywood look, wearing loose curls and minimal makeup.
Avril Lavigne in 2019
While attending a Grammys party.