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Amy Winehouse's Beauty Evolution, From Her Bouffant to Black Winged Eyeliner

by Lauren Rearick

Amy Winehouse left an impactful legacy. Since her passing in 2011, the world has continued to celebrate the singer, acknowledging her remarkable career. Her mark on music was undeniable, and her fashion and beauty routines proved just as memorable, resulting in a temporary exhibit at the Grammys museum that opened earlier this year. Ahead, scroll through some of her most iconic moments in beauty, from before her bouffant to the debut of her signature red lips.

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2003, Personal Photo

Captured in this photograph before her massive rise to fame, Winehouse wore her hair down, and she wore little in the way of makeup.

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2004, Nationwide Mercury Music Prize

Again wearing it loose, Winehouse's long brunette hair fell to her shoulders. She went with a fresh-faced makeup palette, too.

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2004, MAC Viva Glam V Launch Party

Winehouse kept the beauty focus on her bright red lips.

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2005, Brit Awards

Switching up her choice of lip color, Winehouse went with a nude, peach gloss for this look.

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2006, The Q Awards

Winehouse debuted what would become her signature style: wearing a voluminous updo with heavy, dark black liner.

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2007, South Bank Show Awards

Winehouse switched up her usual brunette coloring, adding a blonde highlight to her bangs. She also accessorized with a rose.

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2007, Brit Awards

Her hair still showing just a hint of blonde, Winehouse went with a bright pink lip, matching her earrings.

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2007, Elle Style Awards

Her eye wings looked as sharp as ever for these 2007 awards. She added to the glam of the look with pink lipstick.

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2008, Grammys

Her once lightened bangs were back to their signature dark hue — and this time, she added a yellow flower to her bouffant.

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2008, Live Performance

For this live performance, Winehouse wore some of her hair down, and she again accessorized with red roses.