We all know Jennifer Lopez for her signature glowy, bronzed skin, her glossy nude lips, and her honey-colored hair. While she hasn't changed up her hair color in what seems like forever, the singer sure knows how to change its style up every chance she gets. One day she's walking around with hair down to her lower back and the next she appears at an event with shoulder-length hair. Jen works with some of the best hair stylists in the industry, so there's no mystery why her hair is always looking amazing no matter where she goes.
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She was a brunette when she started her career, but she left those days behind for a blond-brown and highlighted look that has become her signature color. Other hairstyles the Hustlers actress is known for are her perfectly coiffed ponytails, her high buns, and her half-up and half-down hairstyle that so many have tried to imitate. Somehow she manages to make every style look amazing regardless of whether it is casual or elegant. She makes us all want to try her hairdos.
But the truth is, there's only one J.Lo and only she can pull off all those hairstyles the way she does. For the rest of us, the least we can do is try to duplicate her most unforgettable styles–and there are plenty! Jen is always working and every TV or movie role requires a new look and every performance is bound to come with a new style. So scroll through and see some of Jen's most gorgeous and unforgettable hair moments.
–Gallery written in collaboration with Karla Rodriguez and Johanna Ferreira.
Double bun cuteness alert!
Jennifer is famous for another couple of buns that are attached to her body, but the two buns on top of her hair in this picture are too cute not to notice. We've seen her wear the half bun look countless times, but this is so fresh! She captioned this photo, "Spicing things up for #WOD ✨ @nbcworldofdance #CinnamonSpice."
Yes, we see the nails, but do you see the hair?!
Her nails are gorgeous in this picture, but so is her hair. Look at how her hairstylist Chris Appleton created a sleek side-swept bun. And what are those things poking up in the back? Are they feathers? Are they her hair? Whatever they are, they look magical.
This braided bun is spectacular.
OK, so we know that J. Lo is a cinquentañera, but she's looking like the most glamorous quinceañera with this bun. We know that the braided section has got to be the result of added extensions, but it matches her hair so perfectly that it's impossible to tell where her hair begins and ends.
This is what happens when you combine a modern business look with old-school Hollywood glam.
Can’t you just picture Jennifer the businesswoman taking meetings in this look, then changing into a glamorous gown for a red carpet event without having to change her hair at all? What’s nice about this modern take on old-school Hollywood glam is that it’s got structure without being stiff.
She’s got mermaid hair for days!
Her hairstylist captioned this photo, “Super-blown ” and he’s not wrong because we are super blown away by it. She makes us wish that she were cast as a mermaid in a movie just so we could look at that hair for an hour and a half or so. The highlights in her hair make the waves look even more stunning–like they are catching the light.
Jennifer Lopez arrived at the 2019 Oscars after party looking amazing.
There is something so glamorous about this look. The side part and the short bouncy waves really make her look like Hollywood royalty. And let's be honest, at this point Ms. Lopez should be considered Hollywood royalty. She's a star whose light is in no danger of dimming.
This bun is beautiful and simple enough to do at home.
She wore this top bun to the Second Act premiere in NYC and it showcased how beautiful her face and makeup looked. This is one of those looks that most of us could borrow from the star. Now, if she would only let us borrow some of her clothes.
Jen channeled her inner Cher at the 2018 VMAs.
One diva channeling another! Jen wore blond hair extensions that reached all the way down to her butt for the VMAs. Wow, wow, wow! She looks phenomenal as a blonde bombshell. The shade she chose sets off her skin flawlessly.
This long hair makes her look like such a boss.
Jen changes up her hair length quite a lot. Truth is, it's hard to tell how long her hair truly is. But with the magic of extensions, Jen can have long or short hair at the snap of her fingers. We love the soft curls at the end of this style.
She was the definition of chic at the 2018 Billboard awards.
This blunt short cut makes her look so edgy and trendy, especially paired with that outfit. Whenever she wears her hair in a long-ish bob, it makes us want to go and get one because she makes it look so incredible.
Her blunt-cut wig is a lot like her real hair.
She wore this look for her role in her 2018 movie Second Act. This makes her look like a total businesswoman. OMG, OMG, OMG! How is this style not more popular? It's so chic and flattering.
She's a huge fan of extra-long ponytails.
We still can't get over that awesome pony she rocked in her music video for the song "Amor, Amor, Amor." It was clearly pulled off with the help of extensions. Are you getting I Dream of Jenny vibes? We totally are!
Jen rocked the look again in February 2019.
No one can pull off this high pony look quite like J.Lo. We would've loved to have seen this style paired with some hoops for some throwback vibes, but we also really like this classy take on Jen's go-to hairdo. Do you think Ariana Grande's ponytail is jealous of Jen's?
This half up, half down style is a new take on the classic look.
We're for sure used to seeing J.Lo with the high ponytails (way before Ariana Grande made it her thing). But this lower pony with the long hair in the front she wore to the World of Dance premiere in 2018 is so timeless and makes her look even more youthful than usual.
She rocked butt-length extensions during her 4th of July performance in NYC.
She tends to opt for Rapunzel-length hair during her live performances. It's her thing and she knows how to work all that hair for dramatic effect. The way it moves when she dances is mesmerizing.
Here she is sporting her real-life lob.
When she's not wearing hair extensions or wigs, Jennifer usually wears her natural hair in a lob-length style. Take note mamas, this is a great style and length for busy moms. It's also long enough that you can still pull it back when you want to.
She rocked her natural hair playing Harlee Santos on NBC's 'Shades of Blue.'
We loved seeing her rock her natural length and gorgeous, curly texture on the show! These curls give us life! Jen, if you're reading, may we please see more curly styles like this on you. We want our curly-haired daughters to see that curls are magnificent.
In fact, she looks so good with her natural curls, she now shows them off IRL.
She was spotted a few times out on dates with Alex Rodriguez rocking her natural hair and we, of course, love it! Curls, curls, curls for the win! Give us more instances of curls, Jen. She looks beyond adorable with all those lovely ringlets.
She's all about the bun life.
In March 2018, she hit up NBC Universal's upfronts sporting a sleek high bun, a look we've seen her rock both on the red carpet and in her casual life, multiple times. If there were an award for most versatile bun wearing, Jennifer would win it every year.
Her 2017 Met Gala hair was dreamy.
She channeled her inner Elsa from Frozen with a '60s mod twist at the 2017 Met Gala, rocking a baby blue gown and a head full of princess-like, long hair extensions that took her look to a whole new level. How is it that she can wear so many different styles and look so wonderful in all of them?
She ditched her extensions at the NBC Universal Summer Press Day in March 2017.
We love the way the long lob accentuated her facial features and model-like bone structure. We also love that this is a style we could do at home for ourselves. No extensions or hairstylist required.
She complemented her lilac gown by Ralph & Russo couture with sleek hair.
She practically stole the show at the 2017 Grammy Awards! Who are we kidding, she steals the show wherever she goes. But this time around it was the pairing of that feminine gown with that ultra-long hair that made everyone stop and stare.
She lives in variations of long ponytails.
She looked like a total boss with this past boob-length textured pony during the celebration of her shoe collaboration with Giuseppe Zanotti. Notice how in this case she didn't wear the ponytail super high like she does when she goes all I Dream of Jeannie with it. It's a bit further back.
She wore a super long wig at the 2016 Latin Grammys that had everyone talking.
Everything about this look said queen! The middle part and layered ends frame her body and torso to exquisite effect. Her face looks like a modern-day Mona Lisa with a barely there smile that makes you wonder what she's thinking.
She's a big fan of half up, half down styles.
She sported this modern but sophisticated 'do at the American Idol finale. It has a '60s vibe going on because of the volume, but it feels modern because of the movement, color, and gentle curls at the end.
She sported her natural length at the 'American Idol' finalist party in 2015.
She clearly likes to switch it up frequently! This is one of those looks of hers that works whether she's glammed up or not, which means that it can totally work for us in our everyday lives, too. Picture yourself with this hair in a T-shirt and jeans. It works!
Textured ponytails bring out a whole new side of her.
We're obsessed with the sexy and flirty vibe she gave off with the style she rocked at her All I Have residency after party in 2016. Oh, and guess what? Textured ponytails are easier to create when you haven't washed your hair in a day or two. So, add this look to your rotation.
She was already starting to own her shorter length at NBC Universal's 2016 press tour.
We've been obsessed ever since! What's wonderful about Jennifer is that she is clearly confident enough to be herself at all times. She's comfortable adding extensions and getting the full professional treatment when it comes to hair and makeup, but she's equally as comfortable in her skin when she is not all done up from head to toe.
She looked like a boss at the at the New York City premiere of the comedy 'Rock the Kasbah' in 2015.
Those glasses combined with that cut was everything. She often uses glasses to make a statement. These oversized frames worn with a middle part and long bob are a great combo. She looks like she could be conducting a seminar in style.
She's about the headscarf life.
Sometimes you have to let your locks rest from all the heat damage and styling. She rocked this gorgeous printed headscarf while beach-bumming in Miami and totally slayed. The sunglasses help complete the off-duty movie star ensemble.
