Janet Jackson's Hair Story

See how the star dipped, snipped and shaved it all off.

Hair Apparent - From young R&B rebel to a sensual iconic star, see the hair transformation of Janet Jackson.(Photo: Ron Wolfson/Landov)

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Hair Apparent - From young R&B rebel to a sensual iconic star, see the hair transformation of Janet Jackson.(Photo: Ron Wolfson/Landov)

Braided Brilliance - Janet’s bold Poetic Justice braids were an iconic trend that we will always remember her for.(Photo: PA Photos/Landov)

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Braided Brilliance - Janet’s bold Poetic Justice braids were an iconic trend that we will always remember her for.(Photo: PA Photos/Landov)

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Red Velvet - Janet’s wild side was revealed when she dyed her hair red during the Velvet Rope Tour.(Photo: Brad Rickerby/Reuters)

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Red Velvet - Janet’s wild side was revealed when she dyed her hair red during the Velvet Rope Tour.(Photo: Brad Rickerby/Reuters)

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Straight Back - Ms. Jackson’s beauty really stood out with her hair just pulled back over her shoulders.(Photo: Kevin Winter/ImageDirect/Getty Images)

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Straight Back - Ms. Jackson’s beauty really stood out with her hair just pulled back over her shoulders.(Photo: Kevin Winter/ImageDirect/Getty Images)

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Miss Jackson - Here is the infamous layered hair 'do that made Janet the envy of many.(Photo: Kevin Winter/ImageDirect/Getty Images)

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Miss Jackson - Here is the infamous layered hair 'do that made Janet the envy of many.(Photo: Kevin Winter/ImageDirect/Getty Images)

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Au Naturale - With her wavy pony, Janet showed us that with or without a weave, she has great hair.(Photo: Peter Kramer/Getty Images)

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Au Naturale - With her wavy pony, Janet showed us that with or without a weave, she has great hair.(Photo: Peter Kramer/Getty Images)

Big Bob - At the ‘06 Billboard Awards, Janet unveiled a sassy Chinese bob with perfectly angled sides.(Photo: Ethan Miller/Getty Images)

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Big Bob - At the ‘06 Billboard Awards, Janet unveiled a sassy Chinese bob with perfectly angled sides.(Photo: Ethan Miller/Getty Images)

So Sleek - This ultra-straight style has the carefree feel of an easy do-it-yourself ‘do.(Photo: Neilson Barnard/Getty Images)

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So Sleek - This ultra-straight style has the carefree feel of an easy do-it-yourself ‘do.(Photo: Neilson Barnard/Getty Images)

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Big Pony - Janet’s not afraid to go big. Her supersized curly pony added some spunk to her conservative outfit.(Photo: Neilson Barnard/Getty Images)

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Big Pony - Janet’s not afraid to go big. Her supersized curly pony added some spunk to her conservative outfit.(Photo: Neilson Barnard/Getty Images)

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Janet Jackson - Like her brother, Janet Jackson's never hidden her admiration for Stevie, sampling his 1972 ballad "Superwoman (Where Were You When I Needed You)" for her "New Agenda." On another note, who can forget that scene in the 1993 flim Poetic Justice in which Justice, played by Janet, puts "Never Dreamed You'd Leave in Summer" on the turntable? (Photo: Kevin Winter/Getty Images)

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Wild Hawk - On Janet’s 2008 tour, the powerhouse performer rocked a Mohawk to match her attitude.(Photo: Kevin Winter/Getty Images)

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Janet Jackson on Paris Jackson getting into acting  - “Me, I’d prefer for her to wait… I think she should enjoy her youth.” (Photo: Chris Jackson/Getty Images)

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Short n' Sweet - In 2010, Miss Jackson wowed us all when she made the big cut and sported a sexy short ‘do. The look was so very grown-up and we loved it.(Photo: Chris Jackson/Getty Images)

Making Waves - For her recent summer tour, Janet brought back an old favorite. Her full-bodied mane and tight waves stole the spotlight.(Photo: EPA/ALBERT OLIVE/LANDOV)

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Making Waves - For her recent summer tour, Janet brought back an old favorite. Her full-bodied mane and tight waves stole the spotlight.(Photo: EPA/ALBERT OLIVE/LANDOV)