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Paula Abdul's Changing Looks
1980
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The trendy bowl cut-sporting Van Nuys High School cheerleader turned pro when she was hired as a Lakers Girl.
1986
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She wore some seriously big hair to celebrate Janet Jackson's double-platinum album. Abdul choreographed and danced in the superstar's "Nasty" video.
1988
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Abdul broke out with tousled layers and her hit album Forever Your Girl.
1990
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She wore a cheerleader-friendly top ponytail to pick up her second Emmy Award for Outstanding Achievement in Choreography.
1991
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For the American Music Awards, Abdul wore a serpent-themed getup and loose locks.
1991
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Her look to launch Spellbound was pure '60s mod-white shadow and a glossy flip.
1992
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Mrs. Emilio Estevez made a showing at the MTV Video Music Awards with rocker-chick feathered bangs.
1996
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For the American Music Awards, she played up her golden complexion with matching highlights in her angled crop.
2000
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She went romantic for the Fire and Ice Ball with a curly updo and shimmery pink lipstick.
2003
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The newly-minted American Idol judge flaunted eye-catching hot pink lipstick at the American Music Awards.
2003
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She framed her face with a sleek honey-hued bob.
2004
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Abdul matched her coral lipstick to her bright blush.
2005
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For the Nickelodeon Kids' Choice Awards, Abdul added a playful floral touch to her pumped-up 'do.
2006
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A stick straight blowout for Comic Relief.
2007
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She appeared at the Grammy Awards in a soft, modern version of a beehive.
2008
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For the CMT Music Awards, Abdul had seductive side-swept fringe.
2009
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The Drop Dead Diva guest star chose a half-updo for the Screen Actors Guild Awards.
2011
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She entered the Los Angeles auditions for The X Factor looking more glam than ever with long, wavy strands.
2012
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Abdul hit the season finale of The X Factor with a chic half-updo.