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Every Time Ariana Grande's Hair Was Outstandingly Perfect

Extensions and ponytails and ombre oh my!

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Whether it's her signature high pony or natural caramel curls, Ariana Grande's hair is perpetually on point. Kicking off her career way back when with iconically noughties plum red lengths, the 'Thank U, Next' singer has since worked her way through everything from bleached blonde extensions topped with a tulle bow at the Met Gala, to her, now legendary, poker straight ponytail. Not forgetting, Grande's forays into ombre fringes, icy blue wigs and XXL animé-esque pigtails.

Whatever hair Ariana Grande's rocking, the fact remains that she always looks epic. Read on for every one of Ariana Grande's outstanding hair looks...

1

Ariana's Voluminous Curly Bangs

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Short on fringe inspiration? This airy set of face-framing curls is the latest flattering new venture of Grande's bleach blonde 'do.

After debuting her freshly lightened 'good witch blonde' for Wicked last year, Ariana has sported a sea of voluminous ponytails (of course), classic soft curls (see her Wimbledon blow-dry) and even a bedazzled hairline. However, it's safe to say that after much experimentation, naturally fluffy curls are by far our favourite look this year. Think glamorous volume with an undone texture.

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Ariana's Intergalactic Extensions

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This extravagant half up-do was debuted via Instagram for an REM beauty campaign in August. A perfect example of hair extensions for thickening, the hairstylist bulked the body of Ariana's signature brunette locks before pairing the look with spiral buns at her crown. If you're looking for a classic styling with a space-age twist, this is the up-do for you.

3

Ariana's Blonde Fringe And Primary School-Inspired Pigtails

Grande is continuing to rock her 'Glinda' blonde hair and has even gone as far on her platinum mission as to debut a new full fringe.

The singer took to her main Instagram feed to share a four-part carousel post of her blonde hair with a new fringe cut in and pigtails, which are giving us major primary school throwbacks.

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4

Ariana's New 'Glinda' Blonde

Ariana Grande has left her classic brunette hair behind, debuting a new shade of gilded blonde ahead of her appearance as Glinda The Good Witch in the upcoming Wicked movie (due in cinemas in 2024). Though her colour may have taken a sandy blonde twist, it will come as absolutely no shock that our first peek at the freshly bleached colour was accompanied by her signature Ari-style ponytail.

5

Ariana With A Winged Fringe

Ariana Grande gave her signature glossy brunette hair a French girl update with a brand new winged fringe. The make-up mogul and R.E.M. Beauty founder switched things up for her latest drop, working a split set of bangs and a half-up half-down 'do for the Chapter Three campaign visuals.

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Ariana With A Ribbon Ponytail

Ariana Grande gave her signature super high ponytail a chic new twist with a black satin ribbon. The 'Off The Table' singer paired her bow with black leather opera length gloves and a grey strapless dress.

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7

Ariana With Big, Bouncy Caramel Curls

Ariana switched up her usual noughties aesthetic for something even more old school, opting for big, bouncy caramel curls that had a distinctly retro twist. The singer's glamorous new look is part of her latest campaign for her new brand r.e.m beauty.

8

Ariana With A Zig Zag Parting And Low Ponytail

Gone are the days of Ariana's go-to half-up half-down ponytail being the only hairstyle the singer would entertain, now she's practically a hair chameleon. Having worked elven plaits for a music video, soft waves on her wedding day and a bronde beehive for her album promo, the 'Off The Table' singer and soon-to-be beauty mogul switched it up once again with a throwback to the noughties via a zig zag parting and low ponytail.

9

Ariana With Elf-Like Plaits

Ariana Grande gave her signature ponytail yet another new twist with a pair of fairy-like plaits that framed the singer's face and channelled serious 1960s flower child vibes. Grande sported the otherworldly look for her latest music video for single 'Off The Table' with The Weeknd whilst reclining in a meadow of wild flowers and wearing an on-theme floral slip dress.

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10

Ariana With Soft Waves On Her Wedding Day

Grande has shared photos from her recent wedding to her husband Dalton Gomez and aside from her stunning Vera Wang wedding dress, we're obsessed with her hair.

The super chic half-up hair 'do with soft, romantic curls was created by hair stylist Josh Liu. Meanwhile, her natural make-up and signature winged eyeliner came courtesy of make-up artist Ash Kohlm.

11

Ariana With A Blonde Beehive

Switching it up from her signature half-up half-down high ponytail once again, Ariana worked a sky-high blonde beehive to promo her new album 'Positions'. Complete with a padded black hairband, side swept fringe and Twiggy-esque eye make-up, the singer looked like the ultimate swinging Sixties babe with her retro new look courtesy of hairstylist Josh Liu.

12

Ariana With XXL Ombre Bunchies

Ariana paid homage to her love of anime with a pair of super long blonde ombre bunchies.

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13

Ariana With A Flower Crown

Opting for a Midsommar theme for her 27th birthday, Ariana donned a multi-coloured flower crown overflowing with blooms.

14

Ariana With A Bleached Blonde Ponytail

Ariana switched up her usual brunette hue with a dramatic icy blonde hair transformation.

15

Ariana With Her Natural Curls

No stranger to breaking the internet with her hair, Ariana Grande caused a viral sensation when she posted a video of her naturally curly light brown hair on Instagram.

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Ariana With A Light Brown Ponytail

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Ariana kept things simple with a sleek poker straight ponytail in her natural light brown shade.

17

Ariana With Long Wavy Hair

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It's rare that we get a glimpse of Ariana with her hair down but when we do it's epic. We're seriously feeling this romantic, tousled look from the singer.

18

Ariana With A Platinum Ponytail And Tulle Bow

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Ariana gave her signature ponytail a romantic twist for the Met Gala with a platinum blonde colour and a golden tulle bow to top it off.

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Ariana With A Crimped Ombre Ponytail And Fringe

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An easy way to update your iconic ponytail? Add a fringe and get the crimping irons out.

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Ariana With An Caramel Ombre Ponytail

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Ariana's Grammy red carpet look is all about dark roots and ombre caramel lengths.

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