Mariska Hargitay’s Hair Evolution on Law & Order: SVU

Over 22 seasons of Regulation & Order: SVU, one factor has remained the identical: Mariska Hargitay.

However some issues have modified for the Emmy-winning star, together with her hair. Sure, Hargitay’s Olivia Benson has been put via the wringer over time—typically by perps, different occasions by haircuts.

All through her two-plus a long time taking part in Benson, Hargitay has rocked many hairdos (and just one actual hair don’t—she’s mentioned her season three haircut virtually obtained her fired). There have been sufficient modifications you could play “Guess the season the USA Community rerun is from” simply by her coiffure. (It’s really magical and we extremely encourage you to attempt taking part in quickly.)

“Everyone knows what the cornerstone is of any present’s inventive route,” Hargitay jokingly advised The Hollywood Reporter in 2015. “Hair.”

And, with our favourite officer celebrating her 58th birthday Jan. 23, we’re wanting again on all of Benson’s hairstyles over time. That’s proper, it’s an ode to our favourite Captain’s luscious locks—and it’s secure to say that Detective Elliot Stabler (Christopher Meloni) has seen most of those types.