Taylor Swift Has Been Owning the Beauty Game Since 1989

A fresh-faced Swift arrived at the Academy of Country Music Awards back in 2006, the same year her debut album was released. Her now-famous curls were parted to the side, and she went with a youthful, shimmery blue shadow to bring out her eyes.

Clearly one for a little romance, Swift swept her soft curls into a romantic updo at the 2007 Academy of Country Music Awards. Blue eye makeup and a glossed pout lent an ethereal feel to her look.

Nominated for best new artist, a glowing Swift walked the 2008 Grammys red carpet in polished curls. Periwinkle shadow, an obvious favorite, matched the cool-toned hue of her gown.

Despite Kanye West stealing some of her thunder at the 2009 MTV Video Music Awards, the singer stole the spotlight in her own way at the show. Clad in a beautiful sparkling gown, she topped the glistening style off with winged liner, bright red lips, and a loose, wavy bun.

Trading in her curls for seriously straight hair, Swift was almost unrecognizable at the 2010 American Music Awards. It was the first time she hit a major red carpet with straight hair and bangs. Plus, she amped up the edge factor with dark, smoked-out eyes and a nude lip.

For the 2011 CMT Artists of the Year show, the singer went for one of her signature looks: a fit-and-flare dress paired with sideswept curls, red lips, and winged liquid liner.

Swift arrived at the 2011 Vanity Fair Oscar party in a glistening gown, which she opted to dress up with a polished faux bob and no-fail red lips. Her classic beauty look felt polished and showed off the sweetheart neckline of her dress.

This year was all about redefining her beauty look. Swift worked the 2012 MTV Video Music Awards red carpet in a white suit with a plunging neckline. She stayed true to her red lips and winged liner preferences but remained committed to her straightened hair and face-framing bangs.

Playing with her hair and makeup at the 2012 American Music Awards, Swift opted for a straight-hair updo and went for a bronzed smoky eye and soft pink lipstick.

Swift celebrated Z100's Jingle Ball in New York City for 2012. She wore a classic LBD and stuck with her tried-and-true makeup look: winged black liner with red lips. When it's not broken, why fix it?

At the 2013 Golden Globe Awards, Swift opted for a modern take on a vintage updo. Her golden hair was pulled back and twisted into a low roll.

She wore a boho-inspired minibraid to the 2013 Grammy Awards, which looked adorable paired with her signature middle fringe.

This ponytail looked good from all angles at the 2014 Grammy Awards. Swift accented her chainmail gown with slate gray and silver eye makeup.

Signature red lipstick? Check. Effortless waves? Of course. A winged eyeliner look? Duh. Swift stuck with her favorite beauty trio for the 2014 iHeartRadio Music Festival.

Swift made her acting debut in The Giver earlier this year. For the New York premiere, she showed off her shoulder-length haircut with a retro sideswept style.

On the December 2014 Wonderland cover, Swift sported a mermaid-esque beauty look with wet waves, bronzed skin, and visible freckles.

At the 2014 Jingle Bell Ball in London, Swift opted to smooth out her wavy hair for a sleek look, while her blue eyes were exaggerated by multiple layers of mascara.

Emerald eyeliner not only matched Swift's outfit and accessories, but it also made her blue eyes pop at the Grammy Awards.

Swift's shaggy haircut made her look like a total rock star at the Billboard Music Awards.

At the MTV Video Music Awards, Swift rocked mesmerizing, metallic jewel-tone eye makeup — that's absolutely perfect for New Year's Eve fetes.

At the Grammy Awards, Swift channeled Anna Wintour with her short lob.

Just three months later at the Met Gala, Swift shocked us all by going totally goth with dark lipstick and a contrasting bleached bob.

On the Billboard Music Awards red carpet, Swift softened up with beach curls and a rose lip.

At the iHeartRadio Music Awards, Swift went back to bronde and ditched a bold lip for a pink-ish nude.

Swift remained relatively out of the limelight in 2017, but then kicked off her Reputation tour with her staple red lipstick.

The singer stepped out in early 2018 with a darker blond hair color, braided hairstyle, and maroon lip.

Swift looked head-to-toe futuristic, thanks to the silver eye shadow she coordinated with her sparkly dress at the 2018 American Music Awards.

Swift's pared-down eye shadow, wispy chignon, and signature red lip at the Golden Globes After Party was pure old Hollywood perfection.

Hello, throwback: Swift showed up to the the Time 100 Gala looking primed for a "Love Story" music video remake, courtesy of her whimsical updo, minimal makeup, and bejeweled headband.

We're loving how Swift's shag haircut looks with this lighter shade of blond at the MTV Video Music Awards.