Vanessa Hudgens looks over the years

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vanessa hudgens looks over the years

Anyone who follows Vanessa Hudgens on Instagram knows she does her own thing. Whether traveling, going all out for Coachella, or debuting on Broadway, the actress lives life with a freewheeling spirit — and that vibe guides her beauty looks, too. A neon-pink raver wig on the red carpet? Sure. Metallic copper lipstick? Why not? Because the actress carries each wildly different style with such aplomb, they all feel organic, not contrived.

If anything, Hudgens’ signature is switching it up. Going from short to long hair, curly to straight, or vampy to sweet has never looked so seamless (or fun). Ahead, see her best looks, from her High School Musical days to now — and just try not to get inspired to try something different tonight.

vanessa hudgens looks over the years

2004

In 2004, Vanessa Hudgens was wearing staple teenage makeup, including peachy blush, pink lip gloss, and black eyeliner.

Photo: Jim Spellman/WireImage.

vanessa hudgens looks over the years

2006

In 2006, the High School Musical star goes for a curl-piled updo (that would have been perfect for prom) paired with a playful cat-eye.

Photo: Stephen Shugerman/Getty Images.

vanessa hudgens looks over the years

Tightlined eyes and ruby-red lips give the actress a more grown-up vibe in the same year.

Photo: Michael Tran/FilmMagic.

vanessa hudgens looks over the years

How perfect does her peachy-bronze makeup look with that dress? The pop of highlight in the center of the lids add a nice finishing touch.

Photo: John Sciulli/WireImage.

vanessa hudgens looks over the years

2007

This look checks all of the trend boxes for 2007: icy-blue eyeshadow; long, tousled waves; and glowy skin.

Photo: Jeffrey Mayer/Jeffrey Mayer.

vanessa hudgens looks over the years

The actress bumps up the standard smoky-eyes-and-red-lips combo by working a little aqua-blue line into her lashline.

Photo: Eamonn McCormack/Getty Images.

vanessa hudgens looks over the years

2008

This sleek hair look is a departure for Hudgens, who typically favors waves on the red carpet.

Photo: Steve Granitz/WireImage.

vanessa hudgens looks over the years

2010

With the soft waves swept to the side, bedroom eyes, and just-bitten lips, Hudgens is giving us major bombshell vibes.

Photo: Jeff Vespa/VF1/WireImage.

vanessa hudgens looks over the years

2011

This nod to ‘60s beauty — volume at the roots, Twiggy-inspired lashes, and a smoky eye done in blue — is a fresh change of pace for the increasingly edgy Hudgens.

Photo: Frazer Harrison/Getty Images.

vanessa hudgens looks over the years

And just like that, the actress switches up her look completely, thanks to smooth, side-swept bangs.

Photo: Stephen Lovekin/Getty Images.

vanessa hudgens looks over the years

2012

During this period of her career, Hudgens uses red carpet opportunities to experiment with bolder beauty looks — and this exaggerated cat-eye does the trick.

Photo: Albert L. Ortega/Getty Images.

vanessa hudgens looks over the years

This kicky crop, styled with soft volume, is the last thing we would have expected from the Spring Breakers actress in 2012 — and we love that she keeps us guessing.

Photo: Jon Kopaloff/FilmMagic.

vanessa hudgens looks over the years

Vanessa’s wavy updo is playful and gorgeously face-framing.

Photo: Valerie Macon/Getty Images.

vanessa hudgens looks over the years

2013

You can take the girl out of the music festival, but you can’t take the festival out of the girl. How cute is Hudgens in a neon-pink wig and glittery lips?

Photo: David Livingston/Getty Images.

vanessa hudgens looks over the years

2014

This waved ombré lob, worn here with her signature smoky eyes and nude lips, helped launch a ubiquitous hair trend.

Photo: Steve Granitz/WireImage.

vanessa hudgens looks over the years

Two simple style changes — a bold, berry lip and sleek hair — switches the actress’s vibe from playful to sexy.

Photo: Steve Granitz/WireImage.

vanessa hudgens looks over the years

Fire-engine highlights to match electric-red lips? Yes, please.

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vanessa hudgens looks over the years

With bangs, a pony, and bright red lips, Hudgens foreshadows a look fit for Grease Live!

Photo: Bruce Glikas/FilmMagic.

vanessa hudgens looks over the years

2015

A rare side-part, sleek hair, and strong brows signal major star power.

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vanessa hudgens looks over the years

We can’t tell which we love more: the actor’s braided updo or her coral lipstick, which brings out the vibrancy in her dress.

Photo: Walter McBride/WireImage.

vanessa hudgens looks over the years

This copper eyeshadow has us swooning a year later.

Photo: Jason LaVeris/FilmMagic.

vanessa hudgens looks over the years

Her graphic cat-eyes, violet-tinged lipstick, and space buns make for quite the attention-grabbing look.

Photo: Steve Granitz/WireImage.

vanessa hudgens looks over the years

Vanessa Hudgens or Mia Wallace?

Photo: Steve Granitz/WireImage.

vanessa hudgens looks over the years

2016

We love that Hudgens is not one to play it safe. Metallic copper lips and slicked-back hair create an edgy look that pays off.

Photo: John Shearer/Getty Images.

vanessa hudgens looks over the years

Finger waves, smoky eyes, and nude lips? That’s how you do a Vanity Fair Oscar party.

Photo: John Shearer/Getty Images.

vanessa hudgens looks over the years

Hudgens goes back to her beauty roots, with long hair worn in curls, eyes dressed up with a pop of blue, and her trademark nude lips.

Photo: Jason LaVeris/FilmMagic.

vanessa hudgens looks over the years

How dope are those space buns and the ’90s child curly tendrils?

Photo: Gregg DeGuire/WireImage.

vanessa hudgens looks over the years

Flower-adorned halo braids and ruddy shadow make for a perfect spring look.

Photo: Jon Kopaloff/FilmMagic.

vanessa hudgens looks over the years

This topknot has an unexpected addition: a braid that runs up the center back.

Photo: David Crotty/Patrick McMullan/ Getty Images

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