Celebrity Transformations Minka Kelly's Changing Looks By InStyle Editors InStyle Editors Our editors and writers comprise decades of expertise across the beauty, fashion, lifestyle and wellness spaces in print and digital. We prioritize journalistic integrity, factual accuracy, and also having fun with every story we share. InStyle's editorial guidelines Updated on February 13, 2015 @ 03:01PM Trending Videos Close this video player Photo: Jordan Strauss/WireImage Minka Kelly's Changing Looks 01 of 10 2006 Jim Smeal The Friday Night Lights star showed off her signature sexy, touchable layers at a party for Scrubs. 02 of 10 2007 Jon Kopaloff/FilmMagic Kelly darkened her locks for the Women in Film Crystal + Lucy Awards. Retro liner and pale gloss finished the look. 03 of 10 2008 Jesse Grant/Getty Images The actress topped her soft waves with braids at the crown for the Speed Racer premiere. 04 of 10 2009 Jeff Frank/Zuma Press Rose blush and matching gloss made the most of her flawless complexion. 05 of 10 2010 David Crotty/PatrickMcMullan.com/Sipa Press For the Art of Elysium Gala, the Parenthood actress balanced her major lashes with hot red lipstick. 06 of 10 2010 Erik Pendzich/Rex USA She hit an awards ceremony with her hair pulled back into a '60s-inspired high bun. 07 of 10 2011 Michael N. Todaro/FilmMagic Kelly added honey blond highlights to her light brown mane. 08 of 10 2011 Sara De Boer/startraksphoto.com A perfectly undone fishtail braid for the premiere of The Roommate. 09 of 10 2011 Frazer Harrison/Getty Images For the Emmys, the Charlie's Angels lead got romantic. "To create Minka's side chignon, I loosely gathered her hair at the nape of her neck and braided it before looping it back up and pinning it into a messy cluster," hairstylist Mark Townsend told InStyle.com. "I let some of her layers fall out around her face because I thought it gave her Dior gown a soft, romantic feel. I finished with a blend of Sally Hershberger Star Shine Spray and Dove Extra Hold Hairspray." 10 of 10 2012 Jordan Strauss/WireImage Kelly took a modern approach to classic red lips with a sheer gloss.