McAdams first made it on to the big screen in 2002's "The Hot Chick," looking fresh-faced and innocent with shoulder-length blonde layers.
She rocked stick-straight blonde hair for 2004's "Mean Girls," because nothing says "I'm a mean girl" more than long blonde hair and a pink mini skirt.
McAdams' character Allie and her perfectly put-together hair stole our hearts in 2004's "The Notebook."
The actress showed up to the June 2004 premiere for "The Notebook" incognito with bangs, a choppy bob, and chocolate brown hair color.