Beauty Icon: Iman

You know you’ve hit mega-superstardom when you only need one name to be recognizable. Iman has been taking risks and starting trends since the early 1970’s, and still manages to keep us guessing every time she hits the red carpet. See how one of our favorite supermodels has evolved her look and manages to get even more gorgeous with age.

By Lauren Hurley

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Sky High

Rocking some serious 80’s hair, Iman shows us exactly what the power of a curling iron and hair spray are capable of at a restaurant opening in New York.
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Oh My Blonde!

At a birthday party in 1991, Iman stepped out working short, platinum curls.
iman in white dress and big curls at awards show in 1992
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Hello, Hot Rollers

Iman shows us that hot rollers aren’t just for old ladies. These jumbo-sized barrel curls turned quite a few heads at a 1992 awards show.
iman with short cropped hair in 1994
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Short Circuit

Iman lopped her locks before a 1994 Arista Records party for pal Whitney Houston. This short bob prompted many a celeb to follow suit.
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Reaching New Heights

Bringing back the 50’s swagger, Iman holds up a heavy braided hairdo at The Costume Institute Gala honoring Christian Dior in 1996. No info available on how long it took her to undo this look.
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Holiday Glow

With a cute, layered cut and some side-swiped bangs, Iman helps New York City’s Henri Bendel ring in the 2001 holiday season at their flagship store. Is it us, or does she look years younger than some of her earlier photos?
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Flippin' Out

The star sizzles at a 2002 gala in Cannes, France with Farrah Fawcett inspired flipped out layers (and an equally eye-catching neckline!).
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Sleek and Chic

Flaunting this slicked back, side-set bun (and seriously flirty lashes), Iman shows us she’s still got the best cheek bones in the biz it at a 2004 Isaac Mizrahi fashion show.
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Hollywood Throwback

At a 2004 DKNY party, Iman makes her entrance donning glossy finger waves and smoldering eyes.
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Paint the Town Wild

Iman certainly knows how to steal the scene! She walks the red carpet at the 2005 Fashion Rocks Concert with wild blonde tresses and glowing skin.
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Red Carpet Curls

At a 2006 Vanity Fair party, the superstar pairs her chestnut spirals with smoky eyes and nude lips.
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Pump it Up

Iman reaches new heights (literally!) with a teased, high-volume ‘do paired with extra-long bangs at a 2006 Balenciaga launch party in New York City.
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Hot Hostess

With glossy lips and seriously straight locks, Iman plays host for a party at NYC’s Saks Fifth Avenue celebrating designer friend, Rachel Roy, in 2007.
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Femme Fatale

Sporting a dramatic set of fringe and a high ponytail, Iman works another red carpet affair in 2007.
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Rock Like an Egyptian

Iman sports super smoky eyes and a blunt, angular bob at a New York City awards show in 2008.
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All Eyes On Iman

Iman looks outright stunning as she makes an appearance at the 69th annual American Ballet Theatre spring gala in May 2009.
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