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Hairstyle File: Ciara

Hairstyle File: Ciara
By · Updated October 27, 2020
01
2002: Rockin’ Ringlets

At the second annual VH1 Hip Hop Honors, Ciara rocks a head full of flirty, feminine ringlets.

02
2005: Blonde Ambition

At a BET Awards pre-party, the up-and-coming artist rocked a straight, strawberry blonde wig.

03
2005: Hot Cocoa

Ciara debuted a glossy, cocoa-colored ’do at the 2005 Radio Music Awards.

04
2005: Ciara or Tyra?

At the 10th Annual Soul Train Lady of Soul Awards, Ciara took coiffure cues from Tyra Banks with this long, bouncy, amber-hued ’do.

05
2006: Curly Girl

At the ‘Step Up’ premiere, Ciara swept her full, luscious curls back on the top and sides.

06
2006: Pony Up

At an event in L.A., Ciara went simple chic with this high, curly ponytail.

07
2006: Black is Beautiful

At an appearance in Florida, Ciara sported chestnut-streaked, jet-black strands with a deep side part and tons of curls.

08
2007: Cool Cut

Ciara sported a swingy auburn blowout at the 2007 BET Awards. Love the razor sharp ends!

09
2007: Sophisticated Lady

At the Annual Kennedy Center Honors, Ciara looked so sophisticated and elegant with this sleek, tightly rolled faux-bob.

10
2007: Pretty Pompadour

During an appearance on MTV’s Total Request Live, Ciara updated her half-up/half-down style by adding a tiny pompadour.

11
2008: Gentleman Prefer Blondes

At the 2008 MTV Video Music Awards, Ciara channeled Marilyn Monore with this honey-kissed bobbed wig.

12
2008: Divine ‘Do

At a Rock and Roll Hall of Fame event, Ciara swept her ringlets back in a pony, and teased the front into a high pompadour.

13
2008: Braided Beauty

At Fashion Rocks, Ciara sported an intricate cornrowed style with heavy bangs.

14
2009: Bang Bang

At the premiere of ‘Notorious’ Ciara swooped her long, platinum-streaked bangs across her forehead — so cool.

15
2009: Strand Star

At the MOCA NEW 30th anniversary gala, Ciara parted her tresses down the middle and slicked them back into a low, straight ponytail. The height of elegance!

16
2009: Short Cut

Ciara sported a choppy pixie wig to the HollyRod Foundation’s 11th Annual DesignCare Fundraiser. Such a fun way to switch up your style!

17
2009: Sleek Strands

At the Met gala, Ciara attached a long, dramatic fall to her ponytail for a look that was equal parts high glamour and easy-breezy casual.

18
2009: Cornrowed Cutie

At Z100s Zootopia 2009, Ciara was around-the-way sexy in these stunning cornrows.

19
2010: Soft Touch

At the premiere of ‘For Colored Girls,’ Ciara rocked soft body waves just past her shoulders.

20
2010: Drama Queen

With her tousled black curls and smokey eyes, Ciara was all drama, all the time at Spring 2011 Fashion Week.

21
2010: Monster Mash

Ciara rocked a platinum, Gaga-esque wig and creepy contacts to celebrate her birthday/Halloween at Vegas’ Haze Nightclub.

22
2011: Soft Spirals

Ciara sported lush ringlets all the way down her back at a Samsung launch event featuring Nicki Minaj.

23
2011: Wild Streaks

At the screening of ‘The Hangover Part II,’ Ciara flaunted hipster-cool platinum highlights in her jet black ’do.

24
2011: The Ripple Effect

Ciara debuted rippling, golden-kissed waves at the ‘Station Invasion Concert Tour.’

25
2014: Loc’d Up

Ciara debuted long, blonde loc extensions on Instragam.

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