All the Times Cardi B's Beauty Style Was Far From "Regular, Shmegular"

Updated on 4/2/2018 at 1:38 PM

If there's one positive thing that has come out of 2017 thus far, it's definitely Cardi B. If you're not familiar with Cardi, you've probably heard her hit single "Bodak Yellow" on the radio all Summer long. In fact, she just became the first female rapper since Lauryn Hill in 1998 to score a No. 1 hit on the Billboard charts — without a featured artist. That's a BFD, especially for an emerging female rapper from the Bronx.

Cardi also stole the hearts of millions during her stint on Love & Hip Hop: New York and with her hilariously relatable Instagram videos. Despite her major accomplishments, though, Cardi still dubs herself a "regular shmegular girl from the Bronx." But she's by no means just "regular, shmegular." In fact, aside from being one of today's most viral stars, Cardi's personal style deserves praise of its own. She's no stranger to switching up her look and taking risks, a trait that is extremely refreshing in the music world.

During her time in the limelight thus far, Cardi has switched up her hair with wigs and weaves more times than we can count. She's also been notorious for flashing gaudy, glitzy nail designs on Instagram. But whether she's rocking booty-length waves on stage, X-Men-inspired wigs at Fashion Week, or a classic updo at a benefit gala, one thing stands true: Cardi is a true beauty chameleon who knows how to change up her style (and she looks damn good doing it). Scroll through some of our favorite beauty moments from the rapper ahead!

2017

Cardi attended Rihanna's Third Annual Diamond Ball with a chic center-parted bun. She kept her makeup fresh with neutral lips and lush lashes. Her simple look left all the focus on her princess-inspired Christian Siriano gown.

2017

Cardi's Diamond Ball look wasn't complete without her extravagant nails, though. She still gets her decked-out manicures from an artist in the Bronx, the same one she's been working with faithfully for five years.

2017

For Nylon's Rebel Fashion Party, Cardi opted for a blond bob with messy waves. She also flashed her signature nails.

2017

Backstage at the Christian Siriano New York Fashion Week presentation, Cardi channeled Storm from X-Men with tousled lilac waves.

2017

Cardi turned heads in a supersleek lob at the 2017 MTV VMAs.

2017

Cardi performed during the Big3 basketball league championship game with blond Rapunzel-length locks.

2017

Cardi owned the 2017 BET Awards red carpet in a blond bob paired with golden gloss and a flawless complexion.

2017

The rapper posed in bone-straight black strands that made her cherry-colored lipstick pop.

2017

At her album listening party, Cardi went for a sleek side-parted pony and a classic red lip.

2016

Cardi tossed her hair up into a cute messy bun during a 2016 performance. Also, how awesome is her Girl Power bodysuit?

2016

One thing's for sure: Cardi B can rock the hell out of a bob. We especially love this style with bangs.

2017

Fresh off the heels of becoming the first solo female rapper to have a No. 1 single since 1998, Cardi looked glowing and refreshed with natural makeup and loose mid-length curls.