It’s clear makeup plays a hugely important role in her performances, too.
However, the heavy bang look didn’t stick around for long.
In 2009, Gaga started experimenting with her style in a major way.

The dress, which caused massive controversy, gave her an even bigger spotlight.
The following year, though, Gaga would do a complete 180 once again.
Never one to keep things simple, also in 2011, Lady Gaga debuted a completely new look.

At the Grammy Awards, her alter ego Jo Calderone made his first appearance (viaInsider).
Still, Gaga’s ’70s-esque makeup matched her electric blue dress perfectly.

