13 of Taylor Swift's most iconic hairstyles

If we were forced to chose just one look, without a doubt it's the bouncy ringlets of Swift's early career that sing out as her most iconic hairstyle of all time. 

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Due to unforeseen circumstances that took place on this particular evening (ahem Kanye West), Swift's golden loose updo ended up fading into the background.

However, now that the dust has somewhat settled on that 2006 interruption, we'd very much like to pay this low bun the respect it so deserves.

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And just like that, Swift began to iron out her infamous ringlets and her country twang. What better way to build your credibility as a pop artist than by pairing it with a sleek new set of bangs and some bright blonde highlights?

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How many times have you witnessed someone wear a low side ponytail and look as angelic as Swift? Our guess is, um, zilch.

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It's giving old Hollywood glamour meets roaring '20s. In fact, one could even describe this classic chin-grazing curl as reminiscent of someone from the last great American dynasty...

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For her next act, Swift combined two things she knows best: front bangs and a glossy, loose curl. 

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Turn up the volume, please. From romantic to rock chick, Swift's textured cut is walking proof that layers will make your hair look immediately fuller.

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How many pins do we think it took to keep these tendril curls pinned in place? Well, judging how much dancing Swift and BFF Selena Gomez did from their seats this night, we're estimating at least 100...

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We don't blame you if you missed this bob era entirely. This dark blonde style was only here for a hot minute before its time was swiftly cut short.

No, truly, she actually cut this bob shorter.

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What did we tell you? Swift kept the volume but took a few extra inches off the length. 

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Alongside Dua Lipa, Anya Taylor-Joy and Florence Pugh, Swift wore her hair in the '60s-inspired style known as the 'modern beehive'. The 1989 singer added her own twist to the trending updo by wearing it with face-framing pieces and a blown out fringe. 

Was this photo taken in 2009, in the midst of the Fearless Tour? Or do the '70s-inspired golden curls suggest this image dates even further back?

Neither. Swift's side-pinned fringe and soft, full curls are actually from the 2022 American Music Awards.

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Ending on lucky number 13 is the singer's most durable hairstyle to date. In fact, Swift's long blowout might be the most resilient mane in history. Enduring over three hours each night of jumping, dancing, flipping, sweating and on occasion, heavy rainfall — this hair does not budge. 

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