Jennifer Lopez’s 19 Best Hair Moments of All Time

Since her arrival on the scene in the late ’90s, Vogue December cover star Jennifer Lopez has been helping to define the pop-star genre. Her impressive tenure has seen more than a few transformations; some marked by nicknames (Jenny from the Block, J Lo), others by career moves (iconic albums and films, a Vegas residency). Fortunately, a quick glance at Lopez’s iconic bombshell brunette can help determine the era in question.

Lopez was deciding Y2K beauty at its origin point. From the sweet ‘60s-inspired half-updo that helped make that Versace moment to the face-framing partial ponytails that continue to find favor in the present tense, the multi-hyphenate’s mane moves have long determined those made by the rest of us. Pin-straight chops, romantic top knots, and (in recent years), waist-reaching waves—Lopez’s lengths are a visual representation of unabashed femininity and all of the bold beauty that comes with it. Here, is a look back at J Lo’s best hair moments of all time.