The latest celebrity hair transformations
So many hair goals, how can we pick just one?!
Falling behind with your celeb beauty news? With so many stars constantly changing up their look, it’s impossible to keep track of them all – but that’s why we’re here. Consider this gallery your new one-stop shop for all things celeb hair related; from crazy A-list hues to daring red carpet cuts, you can bet we’ll let you know about it!
So, whether you’re contemplating a new hairstyle yourself or you just love to stay in the loop with the latest hair happenings, this is the destination to bookmark.
Emilia Clarke has a pixie cut! And all the other celebrity hair transformations you might’ve missed…
Emilia Clarke’s pixie cut
The style:
The deets:
Remember when Harry Potter ended and Emma Watson got that ICONIC pixie cut? Now that shooting has wrapped on Game of Thrones, this week Emilia Clarke has gone for a similarly momentous transformation.
The Daenerys Targaryen actress debuted a fresh pixie cut that’s quite a bit shorter than her bobbed hair and certainly the shortest we’ve ever seen her go.
And her inspiration for the look? None other than ’90s Gwyneth Paltrow and Brad Pitt, obviously. “I’m thinking when Gwyneth and Brad had the same hair cut.”, she captioned the hair unveiling. Credit: @emilia_clarke
Zoella’s brown lob
The style:
A coffee brown makeover.
The deets:
Breaking YouTube news incoming! Vlog queen Zoe Sugg has gone back to her roots (quite literally!) becoming a rich brunette for autumn.
Revealing the transformation on Instagram, she wrote: “the last time my hair was this dark I think I was 20/21!”. Any long-time subscribers will remember that she had dark hair when she first started out on YouTube – talk about a #throwbackthursday! Credit: @zoesugg
Editor’s tip: Thinking of dyeing your hair for the new season? Be sure to invest in a wash and care system formulated with coloured tresses in mind.
We suggest going for the Dove Colour Care Shampoo and Conditioner for its unique Colour Lock technology which helps to keep your coloured hair looking vibrant for longer.
Dua Lipa’s electric blonde
The style:
A grungy, bleach blonde colour update.
The deets:
Have you met Dua Lipa’s new alter ego? Her name is Electricity (aptly named after her latest single!) and she’s serving us serious Debbie Harry vibes with her edgy new shade. Credit: @dualipa
Lana Condor’s back to work bob
The style:
A work-ready chin-length bob cut.
The deets:
A few weeks ago, To All the Boys I’ve Loved Before star Lana Condor’s had us reaching for scrunchies. But now, the star has us reaching for scissors!
Taking to Instagram to debut her new chin-length ‘do, the star admitted her stunning September transformation is for an upcoming role. And guess what? We’re big fans. Credit: @lanacondor
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Halsey’s modern bowl
The style:
A modern mushroom haircut.
The deets:
Opting for a bowl cut with a fierce undercut, Halsey is shaping up to be 2018’s leading hair chameleon.
While this boyish cut is shorter and more daring than most, it still manages to look feminine with the help of wispy bangs. Credit: @iamhalsey
Rita Ora’s tangerine tresses
The style:
Shaggy layers with a fresh tangerine dye job.
The deets:
Bidding adieu to her regular platinum blonde locks ahead of her summer tour, Rita Ora took to Instagram to show off this vibrant tangerine-inspired hair colour — and, boy oh boy, is it mesmerising.
Staying true to her soft grunge aesthetic, the singer has intentionally kept her roots dark and paired this fruity shade with shaggy layers, creating a look full of edgy contrasts. Nice job, Rita! Credit: @ritaora
Katy Perry’s purple reign
The style:
A choppy pixie with a next-level pastel purple hue.
The deets:
Katy Perry is making her way through the pastel colours — and thanks to her latest upgrade she can tick another colour off the list!
The American Idol judge took to Instagram to show-off a fresh glossy purple mane, which comes straight after her brief stint with pink hair. And guess what? We’re seriously living for this Tinky-Winky-inspired hue (even if it isn’t permanent).
Seeing as the singer is going on tour soon, we’re sure she’ll be making a lot of notable mane changes. The question is: what will the colour queen do next? Credit: @katyperry
Selena Gomez’ sporty undercut
The style:
Braided ponytail with an edgy new undercut.
The deets:
Public service announcement: Selena Gomez just shaved her head! Well, okay not quite but still- it’s a pretty major change for the star.
The singer shared a photo from Germany, where she’s currently visiting her Puma collab team. The 25-year-old is seen with her dark hair in a high, Ariana-Grande-style braided ponytail, showing off a brand, new shaved undercut.
This is something we’d expect much more from the likes of Selena’s fellow Disney pal Demi Lovato but this is the first time we’ve ever seen Selena try out something so alternative. It’s edgy, but it’s subtle, and we like it! Credit: @selenagomez
Read next: Check out these Instagrammers rocking the undercut vibes
Leighton Meester’s shocking blonde lob
The style:
Dramatic platinum blonde and a new lob length.
The deets:
Everyone on Instagram let out a collective gasp this week when Leighton Meester (AKA everyone’s favourite Gossip Girl, Blair Waldorf) debuted a completely new look: platinum blonde hair. The usually chestnut-tressed actress has undergone a total reinvention and is now sporting a hue that we’d expect much more from Serena than Queen Bee!
The actress thanked the Nexxus New York salon for her new ‘do, which also saw her chop several inches of her long natural hair off into a chic lob. GG may be over but looks like Blair is still just as stylish as she always was. Credit: @nexxusnysalon
Editor’s tip: Thinking of going ultra light blonde like Leighton? Bleaching is always going to lead to a certain amount of damage, so make sure to counteract this by giving your hair some extra nourishment post-dyeing with an intensive mask.
The Nexxus Emergencée Restoring Masque works to reinforce the inner fibre structure, sealing in strength to reduce breakage and make hair more resilient.
Paris Jackson’s peachy pink tint
The style:
Pastel peachy pink highlights.
The deets:
If Paris Jackson is anything to go by, spring/summer 2018 is officially here (even if the sun isn’t just yet…). The 20-year-old model this week unveiled a totally festival-friendly peachy pink highlighted look, pretty much confirming that yes, the pastel hair trend is still going strong.
The warm, almost orangey tones make her already boho vibes even more summery and with Coachella almost here we expect we’ll be seeing a whole lot more pastel tones coming our way very soon. Credit: @riawna
Claire Foy’s jaw-dropping bowl cut
The style:
A dramatic new bowl cut and dark hue.
The deets:
Claire Foy (AKA Queen Elizabeth II in Netflix’s The Crown) was spotted in London with a rather dramatic, dark brown bowl cut. Opinions are divided online, but we think it’s simply a nod to her latest role as Lisbeth Salander in the upcoming The Girl in the Spider’s Web.
While this might be a major transformation for Claire, we’re taking it as confirmation that the bowl cut (which was spotted on the likes of Zendaya and Rihanna and more recently on the Marc Jacobs runway) is one of this year’s hottest haircuts. Credit: @clairesfoy
Tempted to give the cut a try? Check out all the bowl cut inspiration you will need!
Ava Phillippe’s ‘spontaneous’ bob
The style:
A freshly-chopped shoulder-skimming bob.
The deets:
What happens in London stays in London, right? Well, maybe not for Ava Phillippe, who decided to cut her hair while visiting the capital with her famous mama Reese Witherspoon this week.
As she posed for cameras at the A Wrinkle in Time premiere, 18-year-old Ava revealed she’d cut her long blonde locks into a pretty, shoulder-skimming style. The ATH team suspect the look must have been a ‘spontaneous’ decision because the starlet’s Insta Stories, from earlier the very same day, had her sporting her usual long, wavy locks.
She looks as pretty as ever, obviously, but we’re just happy that we’ll finally be able to tell her and Reese apart now!
Kim Kardashian West’s pink transformation
The style:
A metallic pink hue with grown out roots.
The deets:
Never one to let us down, KKW strikes again with a bold new hair colour makeover – this time with a futuristic meets ’90s grunge look, turning her hair to bold pink shade and grown out roots combination.
Taking to Snapchat to display her new look (with a cute cat filter, ofc) Kim even gave use the low down on how to steal her look!
Kim’s routine: To start, Kim preps damp mane with the TRESemmé Biotin+ Repair 7 Primer Cream. This intensively moisturising product helps to tame frizz and nourish strands (among other benefits), all while providing heat protection up to 230C.
She then applies a hair oil and a blow out balm before blow-drying her hair. It’s then on with another layer of oil before straightening small sections of hair at a time.
Next she creates her centre parting, sections her hair again and sprays with hairspray, brushing through as she goes. A touch of styling cream to tame those pesky frizzy bits and she is all good to glow!
Mandy Moore’s sunkissed long bob
The style:
A sunkissed hue and a fresh new cut.
The deets:
Mandy Moore has fast become our latest girl crush since watching This Is Us. But her incredible acting ability aside, we simply adore her style and we think her latest look may be her best yet!
Ahead of her appearance on The Ellen DeGeneres Show, Mandy took to Instagram to show off her new sunkissed, dark blonde balayage. But it was more than just a fresh hue we spotted, as Mandy has gone for the chop, too, and is now rocking a shoulder length long bob. Credit: @thisisusfancrew
Julianne Hough’s fiery copper hair
The style:
A hygge-approved amber-red hair colour.
The deets:
Julianne Hough’s signature long blonde hair is now a thing of the past, as she decided to get a spicy copper hair colour and is making us feel hot, hot, hot! ?
The star shared this unexpected picture alongside the caption: “I have always felt like a redhead my whole life…and now that I’m on this new journey…I said screw it!”. Well, we for one are glad she followed her gut instinct, because she seriously slays this red hue and makes us want it, too! Credit: @juleshough
Rosie Huntington-Whiteley’s romantic bangs
The style:
The deets:
Rosie Huntington-Whiteley has been off our mane radars for some time now. However, since New York Fashion Week is in full swing, the model has decided to be the first to debut a stunning new hair makeover…
The star uexpectedly took to the FROW to debut this romantic, wispy Birkin-inspired bangs + loose wavy hairstyle — and we’re seriously here for it. Seeing as this is her first time trying out bangs, she manages to pull them off like total pro. Welcome back to the mane spotlight, Rosie!
Jessica Biel’s bronde makeover
The style:
A warming bronde hair colour, complete with some California girl-worthy shaggy layers.
The deets:
The Sinner actress Jessica Biel has become renowned for her chocolate brown hair – but that’s all about to change! The star has unexpectedly had honey highlights added throughout the lengths of her brunette hair, giving them a sun-kissed effect and making her complexion glow.
To really amp up her mane game, she has also had shaggy layers cut in for the ultimate off-duty look — and we’re sure you’ll agree she looks just like a Victoria’s Secret angel! Credit: @hairbyadir
Jenna Coleman’s blonde transformation
The style:
Jenna’s usual shoulder-length style but with a new honey blonde wash of colour.
The deets:
Victoria star Jenna is currently gearing up to film her next project, The Cry, a psychological drama set in Australia. And what does a new role mean for an actor? New hair, ofc!
Sharing a plane selfie from her journey Down Under, she revealed that the rich brunette hair we’ve come to know her for is now a sunkissed honey blonde shade (probably fitting for her new Aussie role!). Don’t worry though, obvs her trademark brows are still going strong. Credit: @jenna_coleman_
Bebe Rexha’s glam bob cut
The style:
A glamorous new bob.
The deets:
We honestly expected Bebe Rexha to turn up to the Grammy Awards red carpet with her signature sleek medium hairstyle, but she decided to shock us all with this softly tousled, fresh bob haircut.
Proving that bobs are indeed 2018’s hottest hair trend, she’s styled her shiny short locks to the side, showing off her best features and tempting us to go shorter (we also love those statement earrings too, FYI!).
Shailene Woodley’s bangs
The style:
Wispy bangs give Shailene’s ponytail updo a fresh new look at fashion week.
The deets:
You may recognise actress Shailene Woodley starring alongside Nicole Kidman and Recce Witherspoon in the hit TV show Big Little Liars, playing the role of Jane Chapman as the new (and only) brunette in town.
Off-screen, Shailene has been wowing us with some fantastic styles of late (including that blonde low ponytail), but it’s her new wispy bangs that we are totally crushing over. Credit: @shailenewoodley
Lottie Tomlinson’s peach hue
The style:
Pretty peach and blonde balayage hue.
The deets:
Lottie Tomlinson is as well known for her Khaleesi white tresses as she is for being the younger sister of One Direction star Louis Tomlinson. Not one to shy away from a bold look (she is a make-up guru, after all), Lottie’s latest hair transformation is a stunning peach balayage.
We saw peach hair everywhere in 2017, but since Lottie is now wearing the hue, it’s proof that the trend is still set to be one of the biggest hair colour trends for 2018. Credit: @lottietomlinson
Zooey Deschanel’s surprising bob
The style:
A chic, shoulder-length bob teamed with her signature bangs.
The deets:
Known for her role in New Girl, Zooey Deschanel is the girl we all want to be. Her long wavy tresses and full bangs are (or should we say, were) her statement look, so imagine our surprise when Zooey revealed this chic looking bob.
Now, this isn’t the first time Zooey has rocked a short style. Any fans of the Christmas movie Elf, you will know that Zooey not only had a long bob but she was blonde, too! Credit: @zooeydeschanel
Stacey Solomon’s glam blonde makeover
The style:
Softly curled long hair in a shade identical to Kim Kardashian’s platinum blonde.
The deets:
Loose Woman Stacey shared this BTS shot of her glam squad getting her ready for the National Television Awards and oh-em-gee, we’ve never seen her look so glam!
Her shoulder-length honey blonde hair had mysteriously been replaced with a flowing, ashy platinum hairdo that she later revealed was just a wig. That being said, we’re crossing our fingers that she’ll be whipping it out again soon because she looks incred! Credit: @staceysolomon
Bella Thorne’s dark makeover
The style:
Something you would picture Lydia from Beetlejuice rocking.
The deets:
The neon hair queen has revoked her title! How? By getting a feathery micro fringe and a rich, dark hair makeover done, of course! Yep, she debuted this dramatic look on the Sundance Film Festival red carpet and we’re seriously feeling it.
From the picture-perfect loose waves, the edgy fringe and sultry hair colour, Bella 2.0 clearly didn’t come to play, she came to slay.
Jorja Smith’s blonde long bob
The style:
A bombshell blonde hair upgrade that’s giving us serious #girlboss vibes (especially when paired with those on-trend micro sunglasses!).
The deets:
If you haven’t seen Jorja Smith’s Let Me Down music video yet, you’re missing out on some pretty hot hair colour inspiration!
In the video, the rising star is rocking a pristine platinum shade with subtle dark brown roots, giving her sleek long bob hairstyle a high-fashion edge. Anyone else getting mane envy? Us too! Credit: @jorjasmith_
Lottie Moss’ Birkin bangs
The style:
A ’60s-inspired wispy fringe – AKA Birkin bangs.
The deets:
Model and younger sister to Kate Moss, Lottie Moss took to her Instagram stories to debut her new Birkin bangs over the weekend – and we are in LOVE!
Following in the footsteps of Taylor Hill and Elsa Hosk, we have seen a huge rise in the ’60s-inspired Birkin bang trend, so it’s no wonder that trendsetter Lottie was the latest star to slay the look. Credit: @lottiemossxo
Ferne McCann’s long blonde makeover
The style:
Falling in line with her co-stars, TOWIE TV personality and first time mama Ferne McCann showed off a new baby, new hair blonde makeover.
The deets:
Loveable Essex girl Ferne, who we all know as having shoulder-length brunette hair, shared her new ash blonde colour on Instagram. Talking to her 1.9 million followers, she wrote “Fancied A Change…let’s see who has more fun ????.”
Even though it’s a very different shade for the star, the soft, muted tones work with her colouring perfectly, giving her overall look a lovely glow. But the colour change wasn’t the only update Ferne gave her mane, as you’ll also see that she has also decided to adding flowing extensions for extra length.
Can we just take a moment to appreciate that this woman only gave birth 2 months ago?! Total mum goals right there! Credit: @fernemccann
JoJo’s jet black dye
The style:
Singer JoJo (of legendary Too Little Too Late and Leave (Get Out) fame) unveiled a majorly darker shade on her Insta.
The deets:
The noughties popstar uploaded this selfie rocking an inky jet black shade, writing “It’s funny how something as simple and impermanent as hair color can make us feel like we’re marking a new chapter.”
If you follow JoJo then you’ll have seen that she has had sandy blonde ombre hair for ages now. Yet since the star has been dark in the past, many fans originally thought this was just a throwback – but after a few snaps were added to her stories, we can confirm it’s the real deal!
If JoJo’s mysterious dark locks have inspired you to brave the black dye, check out our tips on maintaining a vivid, blacker-than-black hue. Credit: @iamjojo
Lou Doillon’s DIY long bob
The style:
French singer (and daughter of fashion icon Jane Birkin) Lou Doillon revealed her freshly-chopped long bob in a series of Instagram posts on 15th January.
The deets:
Well, it all started when Lou teased her Instagram followers with a picture of hair and scissors in a sink, aptly captioned “Impulsive ✂️”, causing everyone to question whether she had chopped off her signature long hair and, more importantly, what the outcome of this DIY job was (we all know it can go horribly wrong when we attempt to cut our own hair).
We didn’t have to wait for long, though, as the singer then posted a gorgeous selfie revealing that she did, in fact, ditch her lengthy locks for a long bob!
But this is a long bob like no other, might we add. As the epitome of Parisian chic, Lou teamed her tousled brown ombre with the perfect Birkin bangs (ofc she did) for effortless boho vibes. Credit: @loudoillon
Gemma Collins’ dramatic new bob
The style:
After vowing she is jumping on the #gymbunny bandwagon this year, Gemma Collins unexpectedly took to Instagram on January the 10th to reveal this dramatic layered bob haircut.
The deets:
The TOWIE star posted the above selfie alongside the caption: “So determined to carry on my resolutions and health plan I still went gym and then thought I need some new hair”. We feel you Gemma!
As you can tell, she has switched up her long blonde locks for a high-impact, blunt bob haircut, that’s full of high-fashion charm. But the best thing about it? It flatters her face shape like an utter dream, making her look like a whole new person.
Seeing as the star is heading to New York (please take us with you, G!), we reckon she wanted a runway-approved ‘do for the snazzy occasion. And guess what? We’re living for it! Credit: @gemmacollins1
Sofia Richie’s long extensions
The style:
It’s bye-bye bob and hello long hair for Lionel Richie’s daughter Sofia.
The deets:
After dyeing her bleach blonde locks espresso brown back in December, just a few weeks on the 19-year-old has been back in the salon chair once again…
Sharing a selfie to her Instastories on the 10th January, she showed off much longer, chocolate brown extensions and somehow those extra few inches make her look like a completely new person. Could this mark the end of the bob/lob trend?! Credit: @sofiarichie
Mel B’s long blonde hair
The style:
After a stressful few months, on the 9th January Mel B revealed on Instagram that she’s kicking off the new year with a positive new attitude – and a fresh new blonde hairstyle to boot.
The deets:
The Spice Girl has been through a lot lately, so what better way to mark the start of a new chapter in her life than with a makeover? She’s left her punky undercut bob behind and is now rocking long, light-blonde locks, which she styled in loose cascading curls.
Giving her own spin on the Nina Simone classic Feeling Good, she wrote “It’s a new dawn/It’s a new day It’s a new hair/It’s a new life/For meeeeeeee yasssss/And I’m feeling good/I’m feeling good ???”. Feeling good and looking good, Mel! Credit: @officialmelb
Emma Watson’s new bangs
The style:
Beauty & the Beast and Harry Potter star Emma Watson unveiled a new fringe on Instagram on 5th January.
The deets:
Emma Watson isn’t usually the selfie kind of girl, so when she shared a snap of herself talking about her latest book club choice, we have to admit we were ever so slightly distracted by her hair.
As you can see the actress has got choppy micro bangs cut in, which frame her recognisable brows and perfectly complements her soft, elfin features. We like to call this look ‘bookworm chic’. Credit: @emmawatson
Ciara’s braids
The style:
Ciara posted a series of photos on 3rd January in which she is rocking ultra long braids – all of which were taken by her husband, Russell Wilson! #Instagramhusbandgoals
The deets:
Kicking off the new year by adding yet another winning hairstyle to her already extensive hair history, fans have praised Ciara’s Rapunzel-length dookie braids as one of her most natural looks yet.
“The Naturality of it all. A breath of fresh air! ?? Thank you @ciara” commented one fan and there’s no denying she looks positively angelic. It’s great to see her flying the flag for protective hairstyles. Credit: @ciara
Kris Jenner’s platinum pixie
The style:
Keeping Up With The Kardashians star and momager to the Klan, Kris Jenner shared a behind the scenes snap from her first day back at work on 2nd January, feat. a new platinum pixie!
The deets:
You’d have to have been hiding under a rock to miss this one, but if you’ve been on a digital detox here’s the lowdown: Kris Jenner’s iconic dark pixie is now bright – platinum – BLONDE!
All anyone can talk about right now is how much she looks like Kim since the transformation, but comparisons aside she’s one hot mama! Clearly the good hair genes run in the family. Credit: @krisjenner
Hailey Baldwin’s watermelon pink hair
The style:
Model Hailey Baldwin was pretty in pink as she rang in the new year with a colourful new style, confirming that pink hair is very much still on trend for 2018.
The deets:
We didn’t expect such a vibrant colour transformation so early on in the year but Hailey Baldwin’s fruity hue is certainly helping to banish those January blues.
The 21-year-old model has gone for a bright but muted watermelon pink shade, adding grungy shadow roots to give her style some of her signature ’90s flair. Credit: @haileybaldwin
Halsey’s curly blonde crop
The style:
Closer songstress Halsey debuted a curly blonde pixie cut in an Instagram video on 29th December, just in time for New Year’s Eve.
The deets:
Halsey fans will know that she’s not averse to a new hairdo or two. In fact, over Christmas she was seen with an unreal head of box braids, and has previously rocked both blue and pink hair in the past.
Nowadays, though, she’s sporting a curly blonde crop that’s unmistakably similar to that of Miss Monroe’s! We don’t expect it’ll be long before the singer changes it up yet again, but we’re loving her time as a blonde bombshell all the same! Credit: @iamhalsey
