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Mary-Kate and Ashley Olsen's Hair Evolution

2000

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Wondering what inspired your first flippy bob? You can thank the Olsen sisters (circa age 14) for that.

2002

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But once they grew out their hair, caramel highlights and pin-straight strands were their go-to style.

2003

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In true Mary-Kate-and-Ashley fashion, they pioneered undone beachy waves long before they were a “thing.”

2004

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And then they switched things up: Mary-Kate took her strawberry strands to a dark auburn shade and Ashley cut bangs.

2005

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Curls? Sure! They tried that look as well — taking their natural texture up a few notches with this bouncy style.

2006

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And before we knew it, the road to Mary-Kate's boho beauty transformation began with longer — and lighter — locks.

2006

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While Ashley went for a major change of her own with this chocolate brown hue.

2007

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Their different lock looks didn't last for long: They teamed up to simultaneously revert back to a bright blonde shade …

2007

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… which wasn't light enough for Mary-Kate, who went platinum soon after.

2008

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Of course, their hair had to match again eventually — so they both went for the same golden hue.

2009

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And they continued twinning with a lighter blonde look, complete with equally grown-out roots

2010

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Six years ago, the sisters' go-to locks were locked in: They decided on these loose waves and never looked back.

2011

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(Aside for a few rogue occasions when they gave slicked styles a try.)

2012

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They then went blonder …

2012

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But that was short-lived; Mary-Kate reverted to her chestnut locks for a bit.

2013

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The next year, she lightened up – even taking the “hun” for a spin before it became a trend.

2014

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But the sisters returned to center-parted low buns as part of their signature red carpet hairstyles.

2015

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There it is: their natural shade! The sisters grew out their roots to reveal a color we hadn't seen since 1999.

2016

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At 30, Mary-Kate and Ashley embrace their natural texture and the dirty blonde color of our dreams.

2017

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And now, here we are: Ashley's hair is a bright shade of blonde, while Mary Kate's natural brunette hue fades into a lighter golden shade towards her ends.

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Reinaldo Massengill

Update: 2024-06-15