Before and after: Kajol’s complete beauty transformation

Of glossy nudes and experimental hair
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She of perfect caramel skin, won over the audience from her very first commercial success, Baazigar (1993), and over two decades later, continues to reign over their hearts. There's no denying that Kajol has set an unsurpassable standard in Bollywood with her individualistic approach, from her movies to her beauty statement.

Call her India's very own Frida Kahlo, no other can pull off a unibrow like she does, confidently staying true to her style, always. Whether it's her love for glossy nude lips (with every shade of the natural hue in her beauty kit), or that dewy fresh glow, it's evident from all her appearances that Kajol isn't a follower—of trends or otherwise.

While the early 2000s saw her in her signature look—chocolate lips, ponytails and sleek eyeliner—after 2012 was when she started experimenting, especially with hair; think messy side braids, loose buns and soft curls.

Moving forward, while the kohl remained a constant, accentuating her hazel eyes, the lips got a stain of colour in pinks, peaches and soft reds, and the hair got unconventional—severe side parts, windswept waves and some sunny gold highlights.

Here's looking at Vogue India's December 2015 cover star, Kajol, keeping it real since the '90s.