From buns to braids, a retrospective on some of Drake's most unforgettable hairstyles through the ye

Drake's hairstyle has undergone drastic changes throughout the years.
He's had braids, a shaved head, and most recently, buns.
Here, we take a look back at some of his most outstanding looks.

Drake is no stranger to trying new looks when it comes to his hairstyle.

Over the years, the "One Dance" rapper has boasted braids, a shaved head, and most recently, buns.

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Here, Insider looks back at the 36-year-old star's history of style.

Correction: August 24, 2023 — The language in this story has been updated and some of of the images have been removed.

Drake sported buns and baby barrettes most recently.

Drake's recent double bun look. Instagram/champagnepapi

Last week, the rapper shared photos to his Instagram Stories of him hanging out with NBA star Kevin Durant, in which he was seen flaunting a parted Afro with buns on either side.

The buns were held in place by baby pink clips.

Some social media users compared Drake to the Disney character Minnie Mouse.

Drake had a Nike swoosh braided into his hair last year.

Drake got Nike braids last year. Instagram/champagnepapi

Drake has been rocking braids in various patterns for a good couple of years now.

He got the Nike swoosh on his head to promote his Nike collaboration, NOCTA.

Drake kept it short during his "Take Care" promotion.

Drake in 2011. Getty/John Gunion

Drake sported this 'do while promoted his 2011 album, "Take Care," which was ranked as Drake's best album by Insider's Callie Ahlgrim.

Earlier this year, he had an owl braided into his hair as a nod to his OVO label.

Drake had an owl braided in his hair in February. Attack The Culture

Drake decided to get an owl — the logo for his OVO Sounds record label — braided into his head earlier this year.

He shaved a heart into his hair in 2021 to signify his "Certified Lover Boy" era.

Drake at rapper Gunna's birthday party in 2021. Getty/Jerritt Clark

Short waves, a fade, and a thick beard are just a few of Drake's trademarks.

Just like his braids, he's gone through numerous variations of the look, the best of which came during his "Certified Lover Boy" era in 2021, when he opted to shave a heart into his hair.