We can all agree that a few things have stayed consistent through Shakira [1]'s time on the spotlight: Her music has always been catchy; her performances, super sexy [2]; and her abs, strong as a wall. But if there's something that has changed and changed, surprising us with every makeover, it's been, hands down, her hair.

From her original black long and straight hair to her red phase featuring dreads to her blond and curly period, the Colombian beauty has proven she's not afraid to switch things up — but always comes back to her natural texture [3]. Keep reading to see her hair evolution through the past almost two decades.

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