The Beauty Evolution of Ashley Tisdale: From High School Musical to Hollywood Queen
In her almost 18 years in the biz, Ashley Tisdale has taken her talents everywhere from the stage to the silver screen. The triple threat got her start in musicals and mini TV roles, and caught her big break as a Disney darling with The Suite Life of Zach & Cody and, of course, the High School Musical series.
But her singing and acting chops are only the beginning — Ashley’s daring hair and makeup choices have made her a beauty icon, too. From dyeing her hair nearly every shade of blonde and brown (not to mention, adding streaks of rainbow to her hair) to launching her own makeup line, Ashley is never afraid to make a beauty statement. Click ahead to see how her style has changed over the years — and prepare to fall in love with the actress all over again.
1/27Has she tried out every look in the book, or what?
Photo: Gamma-Rapho via Getty Images2/27November 2004
Ashley epitomized early 2000s style in one of her very first red carpet appearances with this half-up 'do and turquoise eyeliner — that perfectly matched her shirt and scarf, of course.
Photo: FilmMagic3/27January 2005
Her gold sequined beanie was clearly this star of this red carpet look, but her braided pigtails come in a very close second place.
Photo: FilmMagic4/27March 2005
Ashley has always been a fan of bangs. This straight across set is just one of many times she’s tried the trend.
Photo: FilmMagic5/27July 2006
But, as anyone who’s ever had bangs in their life knows, growing them out can be a major pain. Ashley pinned hers back for a 2006 summer party and showed us a no-fail way to hid them as they grow.
Photo: FilmMagic6/27November 2007
After a stint as a super bright blonde, Ashley decided to go a more natural route with honey highlights and reddish-brown lowlights.
Photo: FilmMagic7/27September 2008
Ashley loves to try out new blonde and brown hues. This in-between “bronde” shade is one of her best colors yet.
Photo: FilmMagic8/27October 2008
The star looked nearly unrecognizable with silky, dark brown hair at the premiere of High School Musical 3: Senior Year. She complimented her glossy new mane perfectly with black liner, peach blush, and elegant nude lips.
Photo: FilmMagic9/27January 2010
Ashley went back to blonde in 2010, accenting her light ponytail with dark, lined eyes and glistening skin.
Photo: WireImage10/27July 2010
But her trip to the light side wouldn’t last long! Ashley was back to brown for a party in 2010, this time trying out the perfect bouncy curls.
Photo: FilmMagic11/27April 2011
Hollywood starlets love a funky braid. This side-swept fishtail was one of Ashley’s coolest ever.
Photo: FilmMagic12/27October 2011
Back to blonde (again) in 2011, Ashley let her roots show and inspired us all to do the same. Hey, any trend that saves us time and money is okay with us!
Photo: FilmMagic13/27June 2012
Ashley looked healthy and fresh with bronzer, highlighter, and a funky topknot at the 11th Annual Chrysalis Butterfly Ball.
Photo: WireImage14/27June 2012
Just a few weeks later, the star showed off a surprising pop of color — in her hair! A tiny French braid kept her hair out of her face, while matching pink lips and cheeks helped her summer skin glow.
Photo: FilmMagic15/27June 2014
Who says you can’t do loose curls on short hair? Ashley proved cropped cuts are chicer than ever with this volumized look.
Photo: WireImage16/27June 2015
Clearly getting into the choker trend in 2015, Ashley pulled her hair back in a sleek low ponytail and let her accessories do the talking. The star smartly kept a cool balance in her makeup as well, with a subtle smoky eye and super simple lips.
Photo: Getty Images17/27September 2015
Whether she was sick of the blonde and brown, or just wanted something new, Ashley dyed her hair red in late 2015.
Photo: WireImage18/27January 2016
Of course, Ashley is always changing it up. She went back to her dark side with this elegant updo in early 2016.
Photo: FilmMagic19/27April 2016
Is this the perfect high bun or what? Ashley, will you please teach us your ways?
Photo: AFP/Getty Images20/27April 2016
She’s already showed us how edgy dark roots can be, but this almost-ombré ‘do took grown out color to a whole new level.
Photo: FilmMagic21/27June 2016
Who knows what hair color Ashley will choose next. For now, she’s sticking to what she knows best.
22/27July 2016
Perhaps in honor of LA’s annual BeautyCon event, Ashley turned up the glam factor on her hair and makeup in a major way. Is it a coincidence the star’s sparkly tawny shadow she so artufully smudged under her eyes perfectly matched the shade of her strands? We think not.
23/27July 2016
A much fairer-haired Ashley made heads turn when she arrived at the premiere of her summer flick Amateur Night. We love that she went thick with the liner on top of her lashes — this trick makes fringe appear so much longer and fuller.
24/27July 2016
Ashley’s glossy pink pout seriously sweetens her beauty look. Paired with an edgy, jet-black baby cat eye and tough-girl braid, her look is a serious departure from her High School Musical days as Sharpay.
25/27September 2016
Looks like someone went darker for fall, indeed. Ashley keeps her makeup simple to play up the new hue, but doesn’t hold back with the blush, and for good reason. After all, we love a good, healthy glow.
26/27October 2016
Ashley nails the topknot by pulling her hair back into an undone ballerina bun. A coral lip and piecey lashes complete her look.
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