Regardless of our personal preferences, there are few things in this life that truly unite us as humans. Dolly Parton is one of them. From her dazzling smile and sky-high hair to her Southern charm and super sweet voice, we all love Parton. And her life and contributions are worthy of praise.
Today is the “Jolene” singer’s 79th birthday, so there’s no better time to look back at some of her most iconic beauty moments. Here are just a few of our favorites over the years.
Dolly Parton’s best beauty moments from the ’70s to 2025
Dolly Parton circa 1977
From the jump, Parton’s hair never wavered at divine heights. In this photo from the groovy late ’70s, her curls are still voluminous and styled to an unrealistic level of perfection, but we can’t overlook her subtle charm. Parton’s natural beauty shines through, with her natural eyelashes combing her brows and her lips divinely glossy. Can we talk about her skin? It’s not a visible defect.
Dolly Parton circa 1980
As the decades passed and Parton’s beauty changed with the times, as the flower power of the ’70s gave way to the electricity of the ’80s, her obsession with bushy hair was never negotiable. It was something that didn’t exist. In this photo from the premiere of “9 to 5,” Parton went for a pretty pink aesthetic with a pink dress that she paired with eyelid shadow, exaggerated blush, and a glossy lip. . If you look closely, you can see that her long nails also work. This style will be associated with this singer.
Dolly Parton circa 1990
In this photo taken to celebrate Parton’s 44th birthday, ’90s beauty trends are starting to take hold while staying true to her Southern Belle aesthetic. With her voluminous curls grazing her collarbone, Parton’s look is a little more moody, opting for neutral-colored eyes and a muted burnt orange lip. Still, her glowing skin and dazzling smile steal the stage.
Dolly Parton circa 2000
At the turn of the century, Parton’s look underwent a pretty drastic makeover, swapping out her classic curls for a pin-straight style (while never compromising on volume). Her makeup is more rock-inspired, featuring a green and black smokey eye and sharp red lip, highlighting her new era.
Dolly Parton circa 2010
At the opening of Dolly Parton’s Trinkets and Treasures in 2010, Parton wore a rhinestone-encrusted “dumb blonde” T-shirt, a slightly flashy but always voluminous blowout, and a nude look. She acknowledged the stereotype of her rocking a shiny T-shirt and refuted it to applause. Lips and moody, dull eyes. It would be a shame not to also point out the long, angular orange tip.
dolly parton today
Fast forward to today, and it’s hard to believe that this photo taken at the 2024 CMA Awards was taken more than 45 years after Dolly’s groovy ’70s headshot. Because the singer is still young and over-the-top. Rocking her now-signature curl-free bouffant style and classic square acrylics, Parton looked authentic with a multicolored eye look, soft pink lip, and chain-embellished pantsuit. We opened the 2024 CMA Awards in Dolly style. All this proves one thing. Parton will never go out of style.
