But when Britney Spears jet out of Los Angeles on Thursday she appeared to put a little more effort into her wardrobe than usual - which made it all the more puzzling that she seemed to have forgotten her comb.
The 31-year-old former X Factor judge ducked through LAX on her way to New Orleans, her hair tangled and make-up splotchy as though she had just rolled out of bed.
Not her best look: Britney Spears arrived at Los
Angeles International Airport on Thursday sporting smudged make-up and
unkempt hair
A few hours later she was in a pair of dark denim skinny jeans and a pair of black stiletto boots, worn with a short sleeved button down shirt in a pretty pale blue and a bracelet with her son's name, Sean, emblazoned on one side.
Britney slung a pink handbag over her shoulder and was guided, along with her sons Sean Preston and Jayden James, and her father, Jamie Spears, through security.
The patriarch is still in control of her affairs via a conservatorship, which he obtained five years ago following her public meltdown.
Half-done: Britney put a little effort into her
wardrobe and went through the trouble of wearing heels, but seemed to
have forgotten about the rest of her appearance
Sleepy? The singer's eyes looked heavy as she made her way to security
In line at a fast food joint before her flight her hair flopped on top of her head and make-up appeared slept-in. But the star didn't seem to mind her appearance, waiting in line with everyone else for a quick snack before she flew down south.
It marked a busy day for Britney, who was seen earlier in the day was seen stepping out in Thousand Oaks, California wearing an ensemble most starlets would only slop around the house in.
Heading home? The star was en route to New Orleans, not far from her hometown of Kentwood, Louisiana
Pulling it back: Britney arrived with her hair in a messy ponytail
Splotchy make-up: Only one of her eyes seemed to be dusted with shadow
Noticeably absent was her latest love interest, David Lucado.
The Scream & Shout singer - who split from her fiance Jason Trawick in January - has been spotted on several romantic outings with David, who works at a prestigious law firm in Southern California, recently.
Trying to go unnoticed? The star kept her head down as she shuffled through the crowds, and sometimes looked up to flash a smile
That looks tasty! Britney waited in line at a fast food restaurant before her flight
I'll have that please: The star contemplated her choices
Recent reports suggest he was forced to undergo a background check and sign a non-disclosure contract before she would agree to go out with him, despite being set up by her father.
A source told gossip website RadarOnline: 'Jamie has known David for awhile, and always thought he was a thoughtful, and an all-around good guy.
Touching tribute: Britney wore a bracelet with her son, Sean's, name on it
In step: The star continued to a more private area where she could eat in peace - and kept a fork at the ready