Birthday Girl Christina Aguilera’s Most Talked About Beauty Looks

Christina Aguilera is celebrating a big birthday today (35!), which got us all sentimental about the many beauty looks she’s rocked over the years. Because while the singer might have initially caught our attention with her powerhouse pipes, we think her fearlessness with trying out new hair and makeup looks is just as impressive. And no matter the hair color or the lipstick shade, her looks are always bold and gutsy, just like Aguilera herself. We’re going to selfishly claim that it’s her Latina side (Aguilera’s dad is Ecuadorian) that fuels her passion for beauty. Felicidades, Christina! Now let’s take a stroll down memory lane…

Here’s Aguilera with crimped hair and red extensions at the 2000 My VH1 Music Awards, a look that surely set off crimper sales nationwide (not that any of us ran out and bought one after this or anything). All that’s missing is her signature red lips, which hadn’t been introduced yet.

We love how this rare detour into black hair at the 2003 MTV Europe Music Awards puts all the focus on Xtina’s big blue eyes. It’s a look we’re hoping she brings back, just, you know, maybe without the tan.

Retro curls, paired with super-skinny brows at the 2004 Shark Tale premiere. Short hair really suits her petite face, don’t you think?

Back to blond, this time with vintage-inspired mini-bangs at Variety‘s Power of Women luncheon in 2009. Good move, as a fringe gives this classic half-up style a little edge.

The Christina we love the most: Grown-up and glam at the Sinatra: Voice for a Century gala this month. The cascading side swoop! The perfect brows! Swoon.

Bonus! #FBF to this mesmerizing duet with Alejandro Fernandez. Bellos los dos!

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