Alicia Keys turns 35 today. And while her latest role as the unofficial patron saint of the no make-up movement sees her without a stitch of slap on, the singer has rocked plenty more memory-making beauty moments throughout her career. Her hair alone has gone through the required amount of transformation for a pop star – from her early days of intricate cornrows and brushed-up crop, to a bombshell blow-wave to the natural hair she wears now. Below, six of our favourite beauty moments from our favourite soul-singing birthday girl.

2001 7th Annual Soul Train Lady of Soul Awards

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2007 American Music AwardS

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2010 The Brit Awards

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2013 55th Grammy Awards Arrivals

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2015 Billboard’s 10th Annual Women In Music

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2016 MTV Video Music Awards

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