Considering a new shade for your mane? Turn to these celebrities who embraced a dramatic hair colour change. From Salma Hayek’s pink locks to Beyoncé’s blonde do, the A-listers are walking, talking proof that all hues should be on the table.
As you will see from our selection of the most stunning celebrity hair transformations, the bolder the change the better. For instance, the time Anne Hathaway swapped her trademark dark brunette locks for a bleached do, or when Kelly Osbourne spent a period with her blonde tresses coloured lavender purple.
So, if you’re about to head to the salon and want some inspiration to dye for, then take a look at all the occasions stars turned heads in the best way. Because, just like these red carpet regulars, switching up your hair shade can make you feel brand new…
32 celebrities who turned heads for the right reasons with a hair colour change
Halle Berry
Halle Berry rose to fame with dark brown locks before deciding to go lighter with her tresses. Indeed, at a Michael Kors fashion show in New York in 2023, the actress showed off an elegant dark blonde tousled mane.
Jessica Biel
For much of her time gracing our screens, Jessica Biel has worn her hair in a dark blonde shade. However, the actress attended the Golden Globe Awards in 2017 with striking brunette locks styled in a sleek updo.
Kristen Stewart
Kristen Stewart has long been associated with dark brown hair – however she has also been known to regularly mix things up on the beauty front. The actress wowed on the red carpet at the Oscars in 2022 with a shaggy bleach blonde bob.
Anne Hathaway
As one of the Hollywood stars most associated with her dark brown mane, Anne Hathaway certainly turned heads with her bleach blonde cut. The actress highlighted the striking change by wearing black at the Met Gala in 2013.
Mandy Moore
After decades with brunette hair, Mandy Moore made the decision to lighten things up. The actress looked amazing as she showed off a wavy dark blonde look at a premiere in Austin, Texas in 2018.
Florence Pugh
Florence Pugh is known for her daring approach to fashion and beauty. At a Valentino show during Paris Fashion Week in 2023, the model stunned when she swapped her long blonde tresses for an ultra-short pink-hued cut.
Dua Lipa
While some dye jobs can sound rather daunting, Dua Lipa demonstrated a more achievable way to freshen up your look. The normally brunette singer stepped out in Las Vegas in 2024 with a beautiful berry-red mane.
Nicole Richie
Nicole Richie has long been known for her light blonde natural hair. However, in 2015, all eyes were on the star as she stepped out in New York with a bright pink bob – a daring look that she carried off with aplomb.
Lucy Liu
If you’re unsure about making the transition from dark brunette to dark blonde, then look no further than Lucy Liu. The actress looked radiant as she stepped out with her transformed mane at an event in New York in 2018.
Nicole Kidman
Nicole Kidman is famously a natural red head and has been for much of her career – even if she dabbled in strawberry blonde tresses at one point. However, at the Oscars in 2023, the actress wowed with light blonde locks.
Victoria Beckham
While she is one of the most famous brunettes around, there was a time when Victoria Beckham preferred being a blonde. The star was pictured at an event in New York in 2007 sporting a spiky bleached bob.
Kelly Osbourne
Kelly Osbourne—a natural blonde—has never been one to shy away from a hair colour change. The star opted for a stunning lavender purple hue for a while, which she showed off at the Grammy Awards in 2024.
Emily Blunt
While her Hollywood breakthrough saw her rock a deep red shade of hair, Emily Blunt soon switched to a lighter look. The actress showed off blonde tousled locks at the Screen Actors Guild Awards in 2023 – and it’s a look that certainly really suits her.
Lady Gaga
Jennifer Lopez
For much of her time in the spotlight, Jennifer Lopez has stuck with varying shades of brunette. However, the star has also mixed things up on occasion – with bright blonde hair at the 2015 Billboard Music Awards in Las Vegas.
Salma Hayek
Salma Hayek proved that you’re never too old to give a bold new hair colour a go. The actress had just turned 50 when she appeared at the Cannes Film Festival in 2017 with her dark brunette hair transformed into a baby pink hue.
Katy Perry
All eyes were on Katy Perry at a gala in Monaco in 2018. The singer has been a committed brunette for much of her pop stardom, however during this period she gave her look a cooler edge by opting for a short bleach blonde cut.
Marion Cotillard
Marion Cotillard proved that it’s possible to carry off a colour change from dark brunette to bright blonde. The actress showed off her lighter locks in a sleek bob at the Cannes Film Festival in 2018.
Kim Kardashian
There are few hair colours that a naturally brunette Kim Kardashian hasn’t tried. However, our favourite is the star’s bright blonde look, which she sported during an appearance on The Tonight Show With Jimmy Fallon in 2022.
Angelina Jolie
Angelina Jolie is famed for her long, thick brunette hair. However, on the red carpet at the Venice International Film Festival in 2024, the actress showed off light blonde locks with a subtle ombré effect.
Andie MacDowell
While most colour transformations originate with a dye, all Andie MacDowell did was allow her trademark curly brunette mane to go a natural grey in her early 60s. The actress looked better than ever at the Cannes Film Festival in 2023.
Riley Keough
