Prince's Best Hair and Makeup Looks

1980

Image Source: Getty / Paul Natkin

At the beginning of his career, Prince had a mustache and a thick head of curls.

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1982

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The performer wore his hair in glossy curls and kept his facial hair short and tidy.

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1984

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Prince celebrated the release of Purple Rain with long, beachy textured waves and a shimmering headscarf.

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1987

Image Source: Getty / Barry King

The musician looked ultra debonair with a parted hairstyle and blushing cheeks at the 14th Annual American Music Awards.

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1993

Image Source: Getty / Steve Eichner

In addition to his dramatically tousled mane, Prince seems to be wearing shadow and lipstick here.

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2004

Image Source: Getty / L. Cohen

All Prince needed to look fly while performing with Beyoncé at the Grammys was a swipe of eyeliner.

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2004

Image Source: Getty / Todd Williamson

Prince's eyes looked ultra luminous thanks to artfully applied concealer and bold eyeliner.

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2007

Image Source: Getty / S. Granitz

Prince attended the VH1 Honors with chestnut highlights, peachy shadow, and intricate, henna-like hand art.

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2010

Image Source: Getty / Michael Caulfield

We loved Prince's brushed-back strands at the BET Awards, but his best beauty accessory was his charming smile.

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2011

Image Source: Getty / Michael Caulfield

Subtly smoky shadow and lightly defined brows drew attention to his eyes at the NAACP Image Awards.

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2013

Image Source: Getty / John Sciulli

A careful application of pink liner matched Prince's vibrant shirt at South by Southwest.

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2013

Image Source: Getty / Ethan Miller

At the Billboard Music Awards, Prince rocked a glorious Afro.

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2014

Image Source: Getty / Matt Kent

Prince presented a Brit Award with his hair tucked under a jauntily placed hat.

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2015

Image Source: Getty / Kevin Winter

At the American Music Awards, Prince protected his third eye with a special pair of sunglasses, which drew even more attention to his fluffy Afro.

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