This Is A Look Back At Cher's Most Iconic Hairstyles

To Quote Cher, There Isn't A 'Do The Singer-Turned-Actress Hasn't Tried

Likely the first things to come to mind when you think of the singer-turned-actress Cher is her one-of-a-kind and bold outfits. Without her equally memorable hairstyles, what would those sequined and often scandalous red-carpet looks be? Evolving from a teenage pop singer in the 1960s to an Academy Award-winning actress, in the 1980s, her career was also her trendsetting tresses. Singing as a duo with her then-husband Sonny Bono her hippie-chic straight hair from those days eventually gave way to wild mullets, frosted pixie cuts, and extravagant headpieces that were typically paired with an equally extravagant Bob Mackie gown. 

Making her musical comeback at the turn of the millennium around the same time she reinvented her look yet again with platinum blonde hair. As she continues to switch her hair up on the regular often with the help of elaborate wigs, now in her 70s she shows no signs of slowing down or setting into any old routine. Here we bring a look at how her iconic hairstyles have evolved over the years in honour of her 74th birthday 

Long Layers With Bangs: 1965

Cher already had a signature look even at 19, as it was really popular in the 60s, the long straight hair with a full bang was what she knew how to make it her own. 

Waist-Length Ponytail: 1972

The singer rocked a massive ponytail and oversize hoop earrings, in the professional portrait offsetting much skin she bared in this slinky patterned gown. 

Big And Curly: 1972

It wasn’t the only over-the-top look that Cher chose in 1972, with a super long ponytail where she wore her hair teased into really big curls for a concert. 

Feathered Headpiece: 1972

Stated early was Cher’s obsession with giant headpieces and the case in point is that she wore in a promotional portrait the huge fuchsia and purple one for The Sonny and Cher Comedy Hour. 

Bob With Bangs: 1975

The cropped bob that we aren’t sure if its a wig or not is absolutely adorable when especially paired with the singer’s high neck red sequin dress. 

Long Braids: 1977

Cher showed off her long braids under a cute newsboy cap while visiting The Stanley Siegel Show. 

Frosted Pixie: 1984

In the 80s you weren’t on trend unless you experimented with a little frosting whereas taking it one step ahead Cher chopped her mane into an edgy short haircut with pale blonde spikes at the top, 

Rocker Mullet: 1985

To take the most regrettable haircut of the 80s leave it up to Cher for the mullet up a notch where the volume is gravity-defying. 

Spiked Headpiece: 1986

The fact is that no one surely forgets the show-stopping outfit and headpiece from the 1986 Academy Awards where the look has Cher remaining on the list for most memorable red carpet outfits ever. 

Cleopatra Headdress: 1988

Cher went all out by wearing a glitzy and elaborate Cleopatra style hairpiece and wig, for fashion designer Bob Mackie’s 1988 Halloween party. 

Shoulder-Length With Highlights: 1998

Cher toned it down a bit in the late 90s and what is the proof? She wore the basic layered hairstyle to a signing for her book titled The First Time as well as album Believe. 

Silver And Sparkly: 1999

Cher always a trendsetter showed up to the 1999 Brit Awards by wearing a silvery grey wig that is not unlike the shades so many are dyeing their hair currently. 

Long And Platinum Blonde: 2000

Did anyone say super blonde hair is only for the young women? Cher showed off her bleached locks at 54 for the 52nd Emmy Awards looking amazing. 

Black And White: 2003

Cher predicted the black and white colour blocked hair dye trend as another style. 

Long And Wavy: 2015

Cher stepped out looking gorgeous at almost 69 at the 2015 Met Ball and as always she turned heads with her long and wavy hair falling to her waist. 

Big And Curly: 2017

Pairing with a leather jacket and a rhinestone bodysuit, Cher came with a big head of curls for the performance during the 2017 Billboard Music Awards in Las Vegas. 

Long Curls: 2018

Cher wore her hair in long natural curls for a boho-chic look on the red carpet for the world premiere of Mamma Mia! Here We Go Again In London. 

What Are The Final Thoughts On Cher And Her Everlasting Looks?

To be the everlasting style icon, Cher had her mane groomed to perfection. This is where there are many of the styles tried and tested over time.