Kylie Minogue is like a fine wine, just keeps getting better and better

She turned 49 in May and couldn't look more incredible.

Jul 04, 2017 4:00pm
Kylie Minogue incredible beauty journey

Kylie Minogue first came to our attention as curly-haired schoolgirl Charlene Mitchell on the long-running soapie Neighbours. As she moved her career from acting to singing, Kylie catapulted into superstardom and with her new-found uber fame came an every-evolving look. From her '80s perm to her 90's pixie crop, after 30-odd years in showbiz Kylie has tried (and successfully nailed) it all.

**1980:** Melbourne-born Kylie got her first taste of the entertainment business at age 12, with guest roles in classic Aussie TV shows such as *The Sullivans* and *The Henderson Kids.*
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1980: Melbourne-born Kylie got her first taste of the entertainment business at age 12, with guest roles in classic Aussie TV shows such as The Sullivans and The Henderson Kids.

**1987:** Having landed the role as the tomboy car mechanic Charlene Mitchell a year earlier, Kylie quickly became a fan favourite... along with her on-screen (and off-screen) love interest Jason Donovan (who played Scott). Kylie's hair as peak '80s during this time - and she has the volume to pull it off.
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1987: Having landed the role as the tomboy car mechanic Charlene Mitchell a year earlier, Kylie quickly became a fan favourite... along with her on-screen (and off-screen) love interest Jason Donovan (who played Scott). Kylie's hair as peak '80s during this time - and she has the volume to pull it off.

**1988:** The hit *‘The Loco-Motion’* skyrocketed up the charts and quickly commanded the attention of British music producers who were keen to groom her into international star. So, after two years on the show, she quit *Neighbours* and went off to become the pop princess.
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1988: The hit ‘The Loco-Motion’ skyrocketed up the charts and quickly commanded the attention of British music producers who were keen to groom her into international star. So, after two years on the show, she quit Neighbours and went off to become the pop princess.

**1989:** With two albums under her belt including *I Should Be So Lucky* and *Enjoy Yourself*, Kylie was starting to get noticed everywhere - including movie producers who cast her the Australian Drama *The Delinquents* as the rebellious Lola, helping her shake off that girl-next-door image.
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1989: With two albums under her belt including I Should Be So Lucky and Enjoy Yourself, Kylie was starting to get noticed everywhere - including movie producers who cast her the Australian Drama The Delinquents as the rebellious Lola, helping her shake off that girl-next-door image.

**1990:** She recorded a third album *Rhythm of Love* which included the hit single *Better the Devil You Know*, once again shaking off her good girl image for a slightly sexy film clip.
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1990: She recorded a third album Rhythm of Love which included the hit single Better the Devil You Know, once again shaking off her good girl image for a slightly sexy film clip.

**1991:** Her curly mop was chopped off into a pixie cut and one her greatest ever loves was on the scene... INXS frontman Michael Hutchence. They dated for two years from 1989-1991 and remained close friends until his untimely death in 1997.
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1991: Her curly mop was chopped off into a pixie cut and one her greatest ever loves was on the scene... INXS frontman Michael Hutchence. They dated for two years from 1989-1991 and remained close friends until his untimely death in 1997.

**1996:** Another album release, this time simply called *Kylie Minogue*. It was opriginally meant to be titled *Impossible Princess* but the shocking death of Princess Diana led Kylie to rename it out of respect. The album was the lowest-selling of her career, although it resonated well in Australia - staying on a charts for a whooping 35 weeks. Kylie strayed from her signature blonde during this time, and really stayed true to '90s fashion with not only her style but her hair twists - which couldn't have been more on trend at the time.
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1996: Another album release, this time simply called Kylie Minogue. It was opriginally meant to be titled Impossible Princess but the shocking death of Princess Diana led Kylie to rename it out of respect. The album was the lowest-selling of her career, although it resonated well in Australia - staying on a charts for a whooping 35 weeks. Kylie strayed from her signature blonde during this time, and really stayed true to '90s fashion with not only her style but her hair twists - which couldn't have been more on trend at the time.

**2000:** New decade, new hair colour we hadn't seen her try before - just time for her dance anthem album *Light Years* - featuring the hit single *Spinning Around* which saw a pair of gold hot pants became international headlines. The curls made a comeback during this time, and for that we were grateful.
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2000: New decade, new hair colour we hadn't seen her try before - just time for her dance anthem album Light Years - featuring the hit single Spinning Around which saw a pair of gold hot pants became international headlines. The curls made a comeback during this time, and for that we were grateful.

**2001:** This was Kylie's year - the year her eighth (and best) album to date was released - *Fever*, featuring the hit single *Can’t Get You Out of My Head*. The blonde was back, although with sleeker waves, and the lips were bright. It was an iconic early 2000s look.
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2001: This was Kylie's year - the year her eighth (and best) album to date was released - Fever, featuring the hit single Can’t Get You Out of My Head. The blonde was back, although with sleeker waves, and the lips were bright. It was an iconic early 2000s look.

**2004:** At the Grammy Awards Kylie could have renamed herself the Polished Princess because she looked flawless. Safe to say the introduction of quality hair straighteners around this time helped us all out - no matter of our fame status.
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2004: At the Grammy Awards Kylie could have renamed herself the Polished Princess because she looked flawless. Safe to say the introduction of quality hair straighteners around this time helped us all out - no matter of our fame status.

**2006** A year after being diagnosed a breast cancer, which ultimately led to the loss of her hair from chemotherapy, Kylie was back with a style reminiscent of the '20s flapper era.
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2006 A year after being diagnosed a breast cancer, which ultimately led to the loss of her hair from chemotherapy, Kylie was back with a style reminiscent of the '20s flapper era.

**2007:** Fast-forward a year and, now in well and truly in remission, Kylie's hair was slightly longer and more tousled, and her smile even wider, having released her latest album *X* after a four-year break.
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2007: Fast-forward a year and, now in well and truly in remission, Kylie's hair was slightly longer and more tousled, and her smile even wider, having released her latest album X after a four-year break.

**2008:** It grew long enough to be a bob, and so she style it just like that, complete with sweeping side fringe and a new colour - creamy blonde.
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2008: It grew long enough to be a bob, and so she style it just like that, complete with sweeping side fringe and a new colour - creamy blonde.

**2010:** It might have been a clip-in but the pop princess we knew and loved was back and better than ever at the Jingle Bell Ball. This was the same year she would embark on her biggest tour: *Aphrodite: Les Folies Tour*.
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2010: It might have been a clip-in but the pop princess we knew and loved was back and better than ever at the Jingle Bell Ball. This was the same year she would embark on her biggest tour: Aphrodite: Les Folies Tour.

**2012:** With a slightly more brunette tone in her hair,
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2012: With a slightly more brunette tone in her hair,

**2013:** The curl were revived once more for an event in Los Angeles.
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2013: The curl were revived once more for an event in Los Angeles.

**2014:** Kylie's signature style was back - warmer honey hair with loose waves.
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2014: Kylie's signature style was back - warmer honey hair with loose waves.

**2017:** Kylie headed to Windsor Castle in April to be awarded the Britain-Australia Society Award. She's currently working on a new album which is expected to be released later this year.
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2017: Kylie headed to Windsor Castle in April to be awarded the Britain-Australia Society Award. She's currently working on a new album which is expected to be released later this year.

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