Shakira's Style Evolution Is Astounding (PHOTOS)

Happy Birthday Shak! The Colombian Star's Astounding Style Evolution
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Shakira, Shakira!

It's our favorite "Hips Don't Lie" star's birthday and we'd like to take a look at how far she's come since she ruled the airwaves in her native Colombia with jet black hair and a rocker attitude.

Shaki started her celebration early this year with the release of her new single "Can't Remember To Forget You" Ft. Rihanna (and its VERY steamy video) last month. And while fans await the Barranquillera's next album, set to be released on March 25, we thought we'd have a look at Shakira's hair and style evolution to date.

From black, to red, to golden blonde locks -- Shakira's hair has gone through many changes.

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The Colombian songstress hasn't just continually transformed her hair through the years, check out Shakira's style evolution below:

Shakira: Style Evolution
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Latin Grammy Awards en Los Angeles, California. (credit:Getty Images)
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Radio Music Awards en Las Vegas, NV. (credit:Getty Images)
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Grammy Awards en Los Angeles, California. (credit:Getty Images)
2001(05 of41)
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MTV Video Music Awards en New York City. (credit:Getty Images)
2002(06 of41)
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MTV Video Music Awards Latin America en Miami Beach, Florida. (credit:Getty Images)
2002(07 of41)
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Latin Grammy Awards en Hollywood, California. (credit:Getty Images)
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MTV Video Music Awards en New York City. (credit:Getty Images)
2003(09 of41)
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UNICEF Goodwill Gala en Beverly Hills, California. (credit:Getty Images)
2004(10 of41)
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MTV Video Music Awards Latin America en Miami Beach, Florida. (credit:Getty Images)
2005(11 of41)
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MTV Europe Music Awards en Lisboa, Portugal. (credit:Getty Images)
2005(12 of41)
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Billboard Music Awards en Las Vegas, Nevada. (credit:Getty Images)
2005(13 of41)
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MTV Video Music Awards en Miami, Florida. (credit:Getty Images)
2006(14 of41)
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Latin Grammy Awards en New York City. (credit:Getty Images)
2006(15 of41)
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MTV Video Music Awards Latin America en la Ciudad de México, México. (credit:Getty Images)
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MTV Video Music Awards en New York City. (credit:Getty Images)
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Grammy Awards en Los Angeles, California. (credit:Getty Images)
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Gala 'A Heart for Children' en Berlín, Alemania. (credit:Getty Images)
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Hollywood, California. (credit:Getty Images)
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ALMA Awards en Pasadena, California. (credit:Getty Images)
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TV Video Music Awards en New York City. (credit:jpistudios.com)
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'40 Principales' en Madrid, España. (credit:Getty Images)
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Alemania. (credit:Getty Images)
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American Music Awards en Los Angeles, California. (credit:Getty Images)
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American Music Award en Los Angeles, California. (credit:Getty Images)
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En Washington, DC.
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En New York City.
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MTV Europe Music Awards en Berlín, Alemania. (credit:Getty Images)
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Gala 'Celebrando El Cambio ' en Washington, DC. (credit:Getty Images)
2010(31 of41)
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MTV Europe Awards en Madrid, España. (credit:Getty Images)
2010(32 of41)
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Premios Juventud en Miami, Florida. (credit:Getty Images)
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Bambi Awards en Alemania. (credit:Getty Images)
2011(34 of41)
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Latin GRAMMY Awards en Las Vegas, Nevada. (credit:Getty Images)
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Hollywood, California. (credit:Getty Images)
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Latin Recording Academy Person of the Year en Las Vegas, Nevada. (credit:Getty Images)
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NRJ Music Awards en Cannes, Francia. (credit:Getty Images)
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NRJ Music Awards en Cannes, Francia. (credit:AP)
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Entrega del Balón de Oro en Zurich. (credit:Getty Images)
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