There is something special about celebrities completely transforming their hair. Whether it is to start fresh after a relationship or for a new movie role, through the years we’ve witnessed celebrities radically changing up their hair looks in color, style, and length.
Usually, hair makeovers signal a new stage in somebody’s life, making it ultra special for the public to witness when celebrities undergo these changes.
From Harry Styles signaling the end of the One Direction era to Miley Cyrus’ final break-up with long-time fiancée Liam Hemsworth, here, L’OFFICIEL rounds up the 10 shocking celebrity short hair transformations.
Demi Lovato
The star, who in past years has rocked different bold hairstyles ranging from long and dark to honey blonde with bangs, revealed a fierce new look in November 2020. The singer opted for coloring her pixie haircut with the season’s go-to hue: a bright, bubble gum pink shade. In an interview with Ellen DeGeneres, Lovato expressed that her chosen hair color and cut came at a perfect time in her life to liberate her from the past. Just this year, the singer released a docu-series titled Dancing With the Devil, giving the public insight into her past battles with mental health and addiction.
Miley Cyrus
Miley Cyrus rang in the year 2020 with an Instagram post showing off her completely new look. The photo captioned “New hair. New year. New music.” depicts the artist rocking her now-favorite blonde mullet. Her radical hair change came after ending an on-and-off 10-year relationship with her ex-husband, Liam Hemsworth. The rockstar’s haircut came naturally to Cyrus as her mother, Tish, has been cutting her father Billy Ray Cyrus’ famous mullet since 1992.
Harry Styles
Ever since he was a member of One Direction, Harry Styles' tousled brown locks have been a part of his look. Back in November 2014, Styles started growing out his hair, with the longer length only adding to his rockstar appeal. However, after the band’s indefinite hiatus in early 2016, the “Fine Line” singer surprised fans when he posted an Instagram photo of his chopped-off ponytail, signaling a new stage in his life and career as a solo artist.
Austin Butler
In January 2020, and after nine years together, Austin Butler and Vanessa Hudgens called it quits. Although the actor had already transformed his naturally, long, blonde, hair when dating Hudgens, the break-up left the newly eligible bachelor with black, dyed hair that contrasting with his green, hazel eyes gave off a major Elvis Presly look.
Kristen Stewart
For a long time, the famous Twilight actress rocked her naturally voluminous locks that complemented her hazel eyes. Her look, distinctive of her young years in Hollywood, was completely transformed when Stewart made a dramatic entrance at the 2017 Cannes Film Festival with shaved hair and bleached cut.
Jaden Smith
For the 2017 Met Gala, Jaden Smith brought a very different companion: his bleached blonde dreadlocks; however, this time, they weren’t on his head. When the young star walked the red carpet with a shaved head and his old hair in hand, the Internet went crazy. Although Smith is no stranger to showing off his cool and different hairstyles, this particular red carpet moment stands out.
Anne Hathaway
Anne Hathaway's career has evolved in front of our eyes through iconic movie roles such as The Princess Diaries (2001) and The Devil Wears Prada (2006). Not only have we witnessed her development as an actress but her style has drastically changed in the last years. From iconic pixie cuts to long brown locks, Hathaway has shown her hair's range.
Jennifer Lawrence
Jennifer Lawrence is one of those stars that can make any look work. When she chopped off her honey hair in 2014 and drastically changed it for a rockstar, blonde pixie cut, the Hunger Games actress looked fierce and bold at every award show and event that year.
Ana de Armas
Soon after splitting up with her boyfriend of 10 months Ben Affleck, the Cuban-Spanish actress showed her chopped-off long, honey hair transformed into a dramatic, sleek bob. Not only did the actress mark the end of a period in her life by shortening her locks, but she also cut some very trendy bangs to prepare for the hotter months.
Camila Cabello
During her early years as a 5th Harmony member, Camila Cabello’s hairstyle became popular due to her giant, colorful bows that adorned her naturally straight hair. In 2019, the singer got a perm resulting in enviable curls that pair well with her lively personality. Recently, Cabello chopped her beautiful curls into a stylish bob. She showed off her new style with a photo snapped by her boyfriend, Shawn Mendes, saying she finally lost her short hair virginity.
