The Evolution Of Beyonce's Hair

Beyoncé's celebration of natural hair isn't new. She doesn't hop on trends — whatever way she styles her hair becomes the conversation. In the early 2000s, pre-solo career, she regularly stepped onto the red carpet with fresh micro braids and showed love to Black culture, per Teen Vogue. This simple beauty choice helped showcase the versatility of braids and proved that protective hairstyles belong at any occasion. Though her hairstyles are constantly changing, there's something about her blonde braids that feels like a time capsule of the 2000s.

When Beyoncé brought back her iconic braids at rap legend Nas' 2012 album release party for "Life Is Good" a decade later, R&B fans everywhere rejoiced (via Huffington Post). We're so used to seeing her with her signature blonde waves that every time she rocks her braids, it immediately catches our attention and hits us with serious nostalgia.

Then there was her turn as Foxxy Cleopatra in the film "Austin Powers in Goldmember" in 2002, via IMDb. Right around that time, in keeping with the golden-hued Afro her character sported, Beyoncé wore her hair out and natural, including an appearance on "The Tonight Show," per Today. Unfortunately, per Vibe, not everyone was on board with her natural look. "'I've gotten some crazy comments,' she says. 'People just say, I hate your hair, It's ugly, What's wrong with you?'" This is pretty sad, considering that her sister, Solange, often rocks her natural hair and is praised for it, via Essence.