Alicia Keys Beauty Evolution

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From her days of being funky, fresh-faced up-and-coming artist to a sophisticated force to be reckoned with on the red carpet, journey down memory lane with Alicia Keys.

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Alicia Keys Beauty Evolution

In August 2001, just two months after her debut CD "Songs in A Minor" was released, Alicia Keys attends the 7th Annual Soul Train Lady of Soul Awards in one of her first red carpet appearances. Looking refreshingly unaffected by Hollywood glitz she dons the trademark braids she was known for early in her career, glossy purple lips and matching shadow.

Alicia Keys Beauty Evolution

It was all about looking costume-y for Keys strut down the carpet at the 29th Annual American Music Awards in January 2002. Sleek strands were topped off by a retro red hat with black netting and the triple-threat talent flaunted slickly lined cat eyes and a dark crimson pout.

Alicia Keys Beauty Evolution

To celebrate her first turn on the red carpet of the Grammys in February 2002, the soulful singer opted to hide her strands under a sheer, embellished sari, putting her eyes center stage with stand-out sparkly silver shadow. She took home a whopping five awards that evening.

Alicia Keys Beauty Evolution

Then just 21 years old, Keys played up a youthful look with afro puffs and face-framing braids in September 2002 for the opening of an Alexander McQueen store in her hometown of New York.

Alicia Keys Beauty Evolution

Looking breezy at the 2003 Vibe Awards, Keys enhanced her brown eyes with bronze shadow and paired it with a glossy nude lip. Braids pulled back into an updo, the singer looks like she could have just returned from a relaxing island getaway.

Alicia Keys Beauty Evolution

For the 32nd Annual American Music Awards in November 2004, Keys gives us her modified version of the Princess Leia 'do, keeping her strands sleek on top but curly throughout the length, pulling hair away from her face into two loose buns. Going heavy on the smoky eye, she keeps things light on the lips with a soft, rosy hue.

Alicia Keys Beauty Evolution

Looking utterly girly and sweet, Keys shows off a different side to her style with loose curls pulled back into a half updo, accessorized with a flower in honor of the 2005 premiere of "Memoirs of a Geisha."

Alicia Keys Beauty Evolution

Now completely at home on the red carpet of the Grammys in February 2006, the multi-award winner gets daring in a plunging, lacy halter number so she keeps her hair simple with a sleek updo and barely there makeup.

Alicia Keys Beauty Evolution

Passionate about giving back to the community, our burgeoning philanthropist attends a charity event for Keep a Child Alive in October 2007. Looking every bit the lady she is, Keys keeps her shiny black strands pulled back with a thick head band and radiates with shimmery eye makeup, dewy skin and pink lips.

Alicia Keys Beauty Evolution

Mixing things up yet again, we're introduced to Alicia Keys, the Glamour Goddess edition. With a texture-filled mane, shimmery cat eyes and pale pink lips, this diva has truly come into her own.

Alicia Keys Beauty Evolution

Over the past decade, we've witnessed Alicia Keys evolve from raw vocal powerhouse in funky streetwear and braids into music-industry icon, actress, fashion-risk taker, philanthropist and, most recently, proud mom to son Egypt, who was born in 2010. In celebration of her 30th birthday, which takes place Jan. 25, we look back at Keys' amazing transformation.

Alicia Keys hasn't been afraid to take some beauty risks over the course of her decade-long career as a recording artist. From Afro puffs to jeweled Indian headpieces to classically elegant updos, this New Yorker knows how to work a red carpet and keep people talking.

Watch the video below for the best styling practices for highly textured and coarse hair.

Alicia Keys Beauty Evolution

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