The moment Erykah Badu hit the music scene in the late '90s she made it her duty to showcase her eccentric and unique style to the world.
Badu made the African head wrap a trademark for her image and over the years she has switched her do so often we lost count.
Just like her music, the singer's hair continues to change and evolve. She constantly pushes the envelope, seemingly on a daily basis, with her hair, clothing and attitude.
Though the styles may not always be the most appealing, we can't help but admire her. Here's a tribute to all the hairstyles she's had and for all the styles that are yet to come.
Erykah Badu Hair Transformation
Erykah Badu first hit the scene as the ethno centric soulful singer we all learned to love. Her African style and head wrap became a trademark early in her career and allowed her to be spotted from a mile away.
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She took her head wrap do to a whole new level at the 41st Annual Grammy Awards in 1999. As her career began to grow, apparently so did the size of her hair.
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Badu ditched the head wrap eventually but opted to keep the dreads. She was finally able to rock hats that weren't 4 feet tall.
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Badu shocked everyone when she arrived to the 43rd annual Grammys Awards in 2001 with a shaved head. The short cut allowed people to take notice of her beautiful face.
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With her new shaven head, Badu began sporting multiple styled hats. Here she is rocking a dreadlike knit hat performing for the VH1 Save the Music Foundation at the B.B. King Blues Club & Grill in New York City. 10/3/01
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Badu experimented with colorful wigs in 2002. Check out this red wig attempt. Reminds me of a Wendy's commercial. Not exactly Erykah at her best.
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Badu decided to tame her mane in 2002 when she began wearing micro braids. Who's the only person that could get away with rocking clothespins in her hair? Clearly Erykah Badu.
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Erykah had her hippie moment as well. For some time she sported flower power headbands along with her micro braids.
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The R&B singer sported this Angela Davis inspired Afro-do at the 45th annual Grammy's Awards in NYC. Power to the people!
Scott Gries, Getty Images
We just love the natural look on the soulful singer. If you ask me, natural does a girl good. This look is definitely a keeper.
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By: Mecca on 8/08/2008 9:06AM
Um.... FYI to the writer - they are called "corn rows" NOT "corn rolls."
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By: James Watkins on 8/08/2008 9:15AM
To the writer of this article, this skank may be "pretty" where you come from Mohammed, but here in America she's as ugly as the back end of a Rottweiler. As a matter of fact she's almost as ugly as Fantasia and Fantasia is the ugliest living thing on the planet. "Pretty Singer" hahahahahahahaha get you eyes checked.
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By: OpalMarie on 8/08/2008 9:19AM
Ms. Badu is gorgeous. Every photo showed a beautiful woman who rocks her own style. I love that she lives without fear and doesn't follow, but leads.
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By: Jane on 8/08/2008 9:23AM
I'm a white chick and I think she is super. Always thought she was very pretty and I love the fact that she has her OWN style. Why should everyone follow the same rule. Express yourself in your own way.She's unique.
And for those who say she can't sing. Oh yes she can! Very talented.Way to go Erykah.
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By: sperry on 8/08/2008 10:16AM
***N-A-S-T-E-E-E-E-E-E-E-E!!! (NASTY)
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By: ToxicRibbons on 8/08/2008 10:18AM
I think that she is absolutely stunning. Anyone that cannot see just how amazing this woman is must be blind. She has kept true to herself without taking on the influences of anyone else around her.
Her confidance about herself is truly something that all young women need to admire. There are so many influences now a days that make even someone who people consider "thick" to feel as if they are completely over weight, and not let them have a chance at looking at their genes and where they get their body shape from.
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By: Shay on 8/08/2008 10:45AM
Aint a gnat on her. she lets it do what it do! I wish I had her creativity & charisma!
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By: daboyzruleperiod on 8/08/2008 10:59AM
YIKES....the bride of Frankenstein!!!!
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By: Maxwell on 8/08/2008 11:06AM
Donahue, you just made my day with the following ignorant, condradictory statement:
FOR # 4, LOOK LISA, BEAUTY IS IN THE EYE OF THE BEHOLDER. HOW DARE YOU SAY THIS BLACK WOMAN IS NOT GORGEOUS. WHO ARE YOU TO DECIDE BEAUTY
I guess beauty is in the eye of the beholder, as long as you are the beholder?
Just for the record, I think Erykah Badu looks good at times, but looks pretty nasty other times, and has no real talent. My opinion
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By: Mark on 8/08/2008 11:20AM
Her head looks like a Milk Dud! Ha ha, she ugly! Maybe she could make a hole in her nose, and stick a bone in it! Have a great weekend!
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