Inside look

Scrunched Curls: Country star Carrie Underwood's hairstyle has evolved significantly since her American Idol days, moving away from her finale look of scrunched, lightly layered long locks.

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Layered Medium-Length Cut: After winning American Idol, Underwood transitioned to a lighter buttery blonde shade with major layers throughout her medium-length hair, often styling it with bold, big-barreled curls.

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Side-Swept Bangs and Layers: Embracing on-and-off-again bangs, Underwood sported swooping side-swept bangs paired with layers framing her jawline, a popular look in the 2000s.

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Tapered Bangs: Before opting for full-on blunt bangs, Underwood experimented with softer tapered bangs, accompanied by increased layers throughout her hair, styled with bouncier curls for a flattering effect.

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Full Wispy Bangs: In a brief stint in 2008, Underwood embraced full wispy bangs, departing from her usual preference for side-swept fringe.

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Deep Side Part: Transitioning away from full bangs, Underwood returned to her favorite side-swept fringe, adding volume to her medium-length haircut with a deep side part, creating a bold look before opting for a flattering lob.

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Flirty Lob: Prior to announcing her engagement to NHL player Mike Fisher, Underwood made waves by chopping her signature long locks into a thick, soft lob with long layers, complemented by lowlights for a rich blonde finish.

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Inside look

Inside look

Inside look

Inside look

7 Times Carrie Underwood Gave Us Major Hair Inspiration

Scrunched Curls: Country star Carrie Underwood's hairstyle has evolved significantly since her American Idol days, moving away from her finale look of scrunched, lightly layered long locks.

Layered Medium-Length Cut: After winning American Idol, Underwood transitioned to a lighter buttery blonde shade with major layers throughout her medium-length hair, often styling it with bold, big-barreled curls.

Side-Swept Bangs and Layers: Embracing on-and-off-again bangs, Underwood sported swooping side-swept bangs paired with layers framing her jawline, a popular look in the 2000s.

Tapered Bangs: Before opting for full-on blunt bangs, Underwood experimented with softer tapered bangs, accompanied by increased layers throughout her hair, styled with bouncier curls for a flattering effect.

Full Wispy Bangs: In a brief stint in 2008, Underwood embraced full wispy bangs, departing from her usual preference for side-swept fringe.

Deep Side Part: Transitioning away from full bangs, Underwood returned to her favorite side-swept fringe, adding volume to her medium-length haircut with a deep side part, creating a bold look before opting for a flattering lob.

Flirty Lob: Prior to announcing her engagement to NHL player Mike Fisher, Underwood made waves by chopping her signature long locks into a thick, soft lob with long layers, complemented by lowlights for a rich blonde finish.