Nicki Minaj: Barbs' Biggest Hair Moments

Neon bobs! Pink tips! American Idol fans are in for a treat.

Nicki Idol – March 29, 2012 - Minaj appeared on this season’s American Idol. The Young Money First Lady rocked judges and contestants with her new smash "Starships."  (Photo: Frank Micelotta/PictureGroup)

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Wiggin' Out - Nicki Minaj has a flair for funky wigs and we can't wait to see what style she pulls out for her new post as judge on American Idol. Here's a look at some of our faves from her colorful collection. (Photo: Frank Micelotta/PictureGroup)

Bell of the Ball - Nicki Minaj arrives in one of her zany ensembles to continue her role as a new judge on American Idol. The hit reality comeptition series is currently holding auditions for the next season in New York City. (Photo: Felipe Ramales, PacificCoastNews.com)

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Straight Laced - Nicki put on a straight blonde wig to continue judging auditions for American Idol in New York City. Nothing says Barbie like blonde hair. (Photo: Felipe Ramales, PacificCoastNews.com)

Nicki Minaj - Nicki has been surprising the world lately with her toned down new look, sticking to (relatively) neutral palates for her wardrobe and makeup. She looks so gorgeous, we say go all the way and ditch the signature wigs for Lent. We bet all-natural Nicki would be a knockout.  (Photo: Christopher Polk/Getty Images)

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Curly Cute - Our typically feisty rapper hit up the 2012 MTV Video Music Awards with this bright yellow wig. It was soft and sweet with curls shaping her face. (Photo: Christopher Polk/Getty Images)

Nicki Minaj - Having conquered hip hop and pop, the Pink Friday rapstress makes her way to BET Awards 2013 for another endearing performance that will surely blow minds.  (Photo: Larry Busacca/Getty Images for Pepsi)

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Back in Black - We love Nicki with this long, black wig and bangs.  (Photo: Larry Busacca/Getty Images for Pepsi)

Rockin' Style - For a live performance at Rockerfeller Plaza, Nicki's hair remained a bit understated and let her racy red outfit do all the talking.  (Photo: Andres Otero/ WENN.com)

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Rockin' Style - For a live performance at Rockerfeller Plaza, Nicki's hair remained a bit understated and let her racy red outfit do all the talking. (Photo: Andres Otero/ WENN.com)

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She's Arrived - With new music on the way, Nicki Minaj is also stunning in preview clips of the upcoming Cameron Diaz flick, The Other Woman. Nicki is unstoppable and her talent goes across all platforms, so get ready for the world to be painted pink in 2014.  (Photo: Jim Dyson/Redferns via Getty Images)

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Queen for a Day - She topped her long pink ombre locks with a crown during her Pink Friday tour performance at the HMV Hammersmith Apollo in London this June.  (Photo by Kevin Winter/Getty Images) 

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Nicki Minaj on watching a recent episode of Basketball Wives: - “So disturbed by this episode. Sad.”(Photo: Kevin Winter/Getty Images)

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Blonde Bombshell - Blonde and wavy was the style of the night at 102.7 KIIS FM's Wango Tango in May. (Photo by Kevin Winter/Getty Images)

Nicki Minaj (@NickiMinaj)  - TWEET: "*salutes the nation of Pinkslam* *hugs the barbz* *kisses the barbz*"   Nicki Minaj makes her return to Twitter after her dramatic exit a couple weeks ago.(Photo: Neil Mockford/FilmMagic)

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Purple Reign - Not afraid of color, Nicki wore her straight purple wig to London's KISS FM in April. (Photo by Neil Mockford/FilmMagic)

Pretty Girls Smile - Nicki Minaj at 106 & Park, April 3, 2012. (photo: John Ricard / BET)

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Pink Bob - The Pink Friday singer showed up to BET's 106 & Park with this fun, pink bob. This style combined Nicki Minaj’s two favorite looks: her bob cut and her bubblegum-pink tint.  (Photo: John Ricard/BET)

Green Do (or Don't?) - Usually green hair signals a dye job gone wrong, but Nicki actually chose to go with this color. It's clear that there are no limits to what she will try.  (Photo: Twitter)

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Green 'Do  - Usually green hair signals a dye job gone wrong, but Nicki actually chose to go with this color. It's clear that there are no limits to what she will try. (Photo: Twitter)

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Color Clash - What do you think of this pink-and-green ensemble Nicki wore around Japan in March? (Photo by Jun Sato/WireImage)

Nicki Minaj (@NICKIMINAJ)  - TWEET: “People are cheering but there are really no winners here. This has been an utter tragedy from beginning to end. #RIPMichaelJackson” Minaj responds to the verdict in the Conrad Murray trial. (Photo: Mike Coppola/Getty Images for Mercedes-Benz Fashion Week)

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Pushing Boundaries - For Carolina Herrera's Spring 2012 fashion show in New York City, Nicki tossed aside a stylish number for one made of pom-poms and topped it with a tall, bun-filled wig. (Photo by Mike Coppola/Getty Images for Mercedes-Benz Fashion Week)

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Wild Thing - Nicki kicked up the whimsy factor for the Betsey Johnson Spring 2012 fashion show. (Photo by Mike Coppola/Getty Images for Mercedes-Benz Fashion Week)

Nicki Minaj - Young Money first lady Nicki Minaj was a must-have nominee for Best Female Hip Hop Artist after she dropped her sophomore LP, Pink Friday: Roman Reloaded.(Photo: Kevin Winter/DCNYRE2012/Getty Images for DCP)

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Rockin' Style - For Dick Clark's New Year's Rockin' Eve in 2011, Nicki's hair remained a bit understated and let her intergalactic outfit do all the talking. (Photo by Kevin Winter/DCNYRE2012/Getty Images for DCP)

Nicki Minaj - In response to a follower who asked, "So, you heard about your GodDaughter being born yesterday? :)" Nicki responded:@NICKIMINAJ: Jop! She's da queen! Zont b mod bew bewz!(Photo: Kristian Dowling/PictureGroup)

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Pretty in Pink - Soft waves of pink flowed past the rapper's shoulders at the 2011 Billboard Music Awards. (Photo by Kristian Dowling/PictureGroup)

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Nicki Minaj (@NICKIMINAJ) - TWEET: “Pink Friday: ROMAN RELOADED will be released on Valentine’s Day, 2013. Heeeee’s baaaacccckkkkkk.” Nicki Minaj announces her upcoming sophomore album, Pink Friday: ROMAN RELOADED. (Photo: Kevin Winter/Getty Images)

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Double Personality - One color wasn't enough for the 2011 American Music Awards Nominees press conference in 2011. (Photo by Kevin Winter/Getty Images for DCP)

Nicki Minaj (@NICKIMINAJ) - TWEET: "Do now! ;) ---> RT @NickiSlays: RT @LEONNMINAJ: @NICKIMINAJ Do you know you're the MOST followed rapper on twitter? male AND female ;)"   One of Nicki Minaj's more than eight million followers on Twitter informs her that she's the most followed rapper on the social networking site after it was announced that she'd surpassed Eminem.(Photo: Ethan Miller/Getty Images for Clear Channel)

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Pom-Pom Princess - Doesn't she almost look child-like in this poofy mane? (Photo by Gregg DeGuire/PictureGroup) 

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