A Look Back at Just How Much Mariah Carey's Hair and Makeup Have Evolved Over the Years

Much like watching anyone who's spent most of their life in the spotlight, longtime Mariah Carey fans have had the pleasure of seeing the legendary singer evolve over the last three decades. That growth, of course, isn't only limited to her artistic abilities, but Carey's style and beauty have also evolved as she matured and her career reached new heights.

Carey has never been one to do a lot of experimenting with her look (her hair has stayed the same honey-blond color for as long as we can remember), but her beauty choices have often adapted to the trends popular in each respective era. In the early days of her career, for example, Carey frequently attended events wearing her hair in its naturally curly state with minimal glam, though as the years have gone by, she's gone back and forth between straight and wavy styles, depending on the occasion.

Keep reading to get a look at Carey's beauty transformation from the start of her career to now.