The Beauty Evolution of the Pretty Little Liars Cast
Even if you don’t watch Pretty Little Liars religiously like we do (in which case, we have to ask: what planet are you living on?), you’re probably aware of just how stunning the show's four leading ladies are, both onscreen and off. Since the PLL series premiere practically seven years ago, we’ve watched Troian Bellisario, Ashley Benson, Lucy Hale, and Shay Mitchell transform from your average teen BFFs trying to navigate the ups and downs of high school — you know, while also attempting to solve the eternal mystery of who A really is — to fashion and beauty icons who slay the red carpet every time they set foot on it. And just like their onscreen personas, the girls each have their own unique approach to beauty. We’ll elaborate: Ashley’s dabbled with pink hair dye, while Lucy’s served major lob styles to try; Shay’s makeup is always on point, and Troian’s effortless waves put salt spray to shame. Needless to say, there’s no shortage of beauty inspiration when it comes to these ladies. Now, you can click through the slides to see exactly how much they’ve changed since PLL’s debut.
1/18See how much the Liars have changed since Season 1!
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Gorgeous and glowy as ever, the girls look like they stepped straight off the set of Pretty Little Liars. We especially love Troian’s crisp, classic red lip.
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Not straying too far from their signature beauty looks on the show, the girls keep it simple with clean eyeliner, glowing skin, and brushed-out curls.
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The number one beauty lesson the PLL ladies have taught us? Super shiny hair will never go out of style.
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Letting their manes take center stage, the girls’ luminous curls read ultra glam on the red carpet.
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Even in the fall, Ashley, Shay, Lucy, and Troian epitomize glowing goddesses, proving that natural sunlight’s the best filter you can possibly ask for.
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The girls are fully bringing on the glamour here. Lucy goes for a smoky eye and half-up 'do, while Troian opts for a delicate cat eye to complement her flowing mane. Shay’s baby pink pout adds the perfect pop of color to her all-black ensemble. But it’s Ashley’s messy topknot that truly deserves a crown.
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Pin this pic to your prom inspiration board — the Liars’ curls are pretty and polished, not crunchy or stiff at all.
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Sure seems like Troian, Ashley, Lucy and Shay have all grown up, by the looks of this pic. A few major changes to note: both Lucy and Shay have hints of caramel painted throughout their hair, and Ashley’s gone shorter and colored her hair a significantly lighter shade of blonde.
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Someone call the glamourazzi — these girls are giving serious face. Loose, piece-y waves make Ashley’s, Lucy’s, and Troian’s looks total standouts. Plus, we can’t get enough of Shay’s show-stopping magenta pout.
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Another year, another Teen Choice Award win — and we’re talking beautywise, too. Troian, Shay, Lucy, and Ashley upped their glam factor yet again with this red carpet moment. Lucy’s and Shay’s pulled-back ponies are a departure from their typical flowing waves, and Ashley’s burnt orange pout proves to be a refreshing alternative to the natural pink hue of her lips.
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Sasha Pieterse, AKA Alison, joins the girl gang, fitting right in with the rest of the Liars with her tousled waves. Lucy and Ashley have yet again undergone some pretty big hair transformations: Ashley’s test-driving the pumpkin spice color trend, while Lucy’s locks are several inches shorter. Troian’s hair looks perfect per usual, whereas Shay’s giving off sleek and sophisticated vibes with pin-straight strands and a bright matte lip.
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We love that the girls are such great friends IRL — as evidenced by this pic. Here, Ashley and Troian both know the power of switching up your part. Not to mention, Shay’s larger-than-life lashes and nude lip rivals Lucy’s intricate braid and oxblood pout.
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The Liars are living proof that individuality is what makes you beautiful — and growing into your own style is what makes you stand out the most.
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Next-level glamour was the girls’s beauty game plan for the 2016 Teen Choice Awards. Shay and Troian’s undone topknots have an off-kilter allure, while Lucy and Ashley rock middle parts and loose waves. This is double-twinning at it’s finest.
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Kicking it with Robin Roberts on ABC’s Good Morning America, these ladies put the word “pretty” in Pretty Little Liars. Lucy’s hair is even darker than her Season 1 shade, whereas Troian’s seemingly taken her strands slightly lighter. Shay’s tousled waves and bronze glow give off beach goddess vibes, while Ashley’s sleek mane and no-makeup makeup look prove to be a total palate cleanser.
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We can’t decide what we’ll miss more: Seeing these gorg girls on the small screen together or checking out their group red carpet hits. Here, they're yet again serving up beauty inspo that caters to their own unique beauty styles.
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