Beauty
Including Beyoncé’s butt-grazing braided pony, Jenna Ortega’s “wolf cut,” and (so! many!) more.
When it comes to picking a new hairstyle, you could spend hours sifting through Pinterest boards and viral TikToks to find a trendy new look, or you could turn to your fave celebs for inspo. After all, celebs have some of the best hair and makeup artists at their disposal, so if you’re not bringing a photo of Beyoncé, Jenna Ortega, or Hailey Bieber to your hairstylist each visit, you’re seriously missing out.
Whether you’re in the market for a dramatic change, or you’re just looking for new ways to style your signature cut, these 100 celeb hairstyles can help you make a statement with your strands.
Florence Pugh’s mob wife bob. Rihanna’s wet hair. Doja Cat’s buzz cut. Miley Cyrus’ mullet. These are just a few of the most memorable celeb ‘dos in recent history, though trendy celebrity hairstyles can be traced back to the 1970s and beyond when household names like Brigitte Bardot and Jane Birkin took the world by storm with their iconic cuts that would be replicated for years to come.
From bouncy bobs to shaggy tresses, there are countless celeb ‘dos that are worth recreating. Ahead are the 100 best celebrity hairstyles *ever* to grace red carpets, runways, and your Instagram feed. You’re welcome.
High Pony
The high ponytail is Ariana Grande’s signature hairstyle and well worth adopting for yourself.
Butterfly Cut
Described as a modern take on the ‘70s shag, the butterfly cut features lots of feathering and layering for texture, dimension, and volume, and Hailee Steinfeld pulls it off so well.
Deep Side-Part Bob
Margot Robbie’s dramatic side part puts a modern twist on the classic bob hairstyle.
Mob Wife Bob
Now that the mob wife aesthetic is having a moment, it’s a good time to try Florence Pugh’s “mob wife bob,” which gets its name from Michelle Pfeiffer’s iconic haircut in the 1983 film Scarface.
Curtain Bangs
Any Rihanna-approved hairstyle is worth considering — especially these fringey curtain bangs.
Low Pony
Camila Cabello’s low pony is perfect for days when you don’t have time to commit to a full hair lewk, but still want to look good.
Side Bangs
Side bangs get a bad rap for being a cheugy 2000s hairstyle, but Dua Lipa is evidence that when done right, the side-swooped bangs are actually super cute.
Pixie Cut
Halle Berry’s signature short haircut goes a long way.
Micro Bangs
Lily James donned this it-girl approved hairstyle at the 2023 Met Gala, and looked so cool doing it.
Double Braids
What’s better than braids? Double braids.
Mirco Mini Bob
Julianne Hough’s micro mini bob falls about an inch below the ears for a simple yet dramatic look.
“Texas Hair”
The high-volume “Texas Hair” style has been adopted by superstars including Beyoncé, Miley Cyrus, and Kacey Musgraves.
Beach Waves
This red carpet look from Chrissy Teigen proves you don’t have to be seaside to rock a beach wave.
Long Shag
Shaggy hairstyle aren’t just for short hair anymore — just ask Alexa Chung.
Round Bob
Taylor Swift’s round bob features more volume than a blunt cut without the texture of a shag.
Tight Curls
Janet Jackson is the unofficial queen of curls.
Sleek Lob
Kim Kardashian is ready for her close-up with this sleek lob.
Loose Curls
Take a page out of Mila Kunis’ book and style your hair with loose curls for your next event.
Spiky Pixie
Despite not having much hair to work with, there’s a lot you can do with a pixie cut, and Winona Ryder’s spiky styling is just one example.
Waterfall Bangs
J Lo’s face-framing waterfall bangs transform the singer’s long locks into a ‘70s-inspired ‘do.
90s Shag
Jennifer Aniston’s beloved ‘90s chop, known as “The Rachel,” might be one of the most famous celebrity hairstyles of all time.
Braided Bob
A braided bob takes a timeless hairstyle and gives it a youthful spin. Bonus points if you add some colorful beads like Yara Shahidi.
Pageboy Haircut
Popularized in the ‘70s, the pageboy haircut has a distinct round shape and settles just above the shoulders. The style can also be raised to a chic pixie length, as seen on Taylor Hill.
Messy Updo
This Kim K updo is basically the elevated version of the messy bun.
Extra Long Bangs
If your bangs aren’t constantly in your face, like Kylie Jenner’s Paris Fashion Week fringe was at the Acne Studios show in 2023, they’re not long enough.
Blunt Bob
Selena Gomez’s blunt bob is simple yet stunning.
Buzz Cut
If your mane is too much to maintain, you can always give yourself a Doja Cat-inspired buzz cut.
Face-Framing Bangs
Sabrina Carpenter’s face-framing bangs are anything but “Nonsense.”
Bouncy Long Layers
Priyanka Chopra looks like the main character of a rom-com with these ‘90’s-inspired bouncy long layers.
Butterfly Bob
Zendaya’s shortened take on the Butterfly cut is great for those who prefer a style that falls above the shoulder.
Shadow Bangs
With longer pieces on the sides, shadow bangs are an easy way to give your cut dimension and depth.
Layered Bob
You don’t need to have Tessa Thompson’s curls to pull off the layered bob look.
Jumbo Twists
If you want to make a statement with your hairstyle, Halle Bailey’s jumbo twists are the way to go.
Grown-Out Buzz
Florence Pugh’s grown-out buzz is just as sleek as the traditional, closely-cropped version of the style.
Birkin Bangs
Named after it-girl Jane Birkin, Birkin bangs are straight, blunt, and fall just above the eyebrows. They’re just as cool today as they were in the ‘60s.
French Bob
This Halsey-approved haircut brings some serious French vibes with its purposefully-messy texture and flared volume on the sides.
Unique ‘90s Cut
Tionne “T-Boz” Watkins and her fellow TLC bandmates were on the cutting edge of fashion in the ‘90s, but her singular, symmetrical hairstyle was inimitable.
Bombshell Blowout
The combination of long locks, butterfly layerings, and bouncy bangs makes Sabrina Carpenter’s bombshell blowout seriously envy-worthy.
Wavy Curtain Bangs
Folks with textured hair can jump on the curtain bang trend a la Jessica Alba with a wavy look that’s voluminous and full.
Wet Hair
Rihanna’s wet hair look is the perfect style any time you want to make a (sort of literal?) splash.
Bubble Bob
Lori Harvey’s bubble bob hits right at her jawline, and features a uniquely rounded shape you don’t always see with this kind of cut.
Thick Locs
Thick locs are beloved by celebs like Zendaya, Kelela, and more.
Half-Up, Half-Down
Beyoncé paired gold jewelry with feathered accessories and a half-up, half-down ‘do for a seriously glam look.
Midi Bangs
If micro bangs seem too risky, midi bangs might be the way to go. With a little more length and way more edge, this hairstyle has a lot to offer.
Flipped Ends
This America Ferrera bob was almost definitely borrowed from a 1920s-era flapper girl.
Feathered Bangs
Feathered bangs were popularized in the 1970s, but Bebe Rexha makes this vintage hairstyle feel fresh.
Extra Long Locks
With a flashy golden dress and show-stopping glam, it’s only fitting that Riley Keough keeps things simple with her long, silky tresses.
Blunt Bangs
Blunt bungs look great with any hairstyle, no matter if you have long locks, a short cut, straight hair, or voluminous waves and curls.
Baby Part
You can create a baby part by parting your hair halfway (or less than halfway) down your head, as seen on Vanessa Hudgens in this Y2K-inspired red carpet look.
Finger Waves
Finger waves might be reminiscent of the 1920s, but Tati Gabrielle is evidence that the style still looks modern and fresh a century later.
Blowout Bob
You don’t need to have waist-length tresses to turn your head of hair into a massively voluminous mane — just look at Kourtney Kardashian’s sky-high lob.
Mullet
Miley Cyrus’ mullet is perfect for those who can’t choose between a short fringe and a long shag.
Modern Marilyn Monroe
Florence Pugh’s Marilyn-inspired ‘do features the old Hollywood starlet’s vintage curls with an edgy flair to make the style feel more modern.
Shaggy Bangs
Lady Gaga’s edgy fringe will give your next main character moment major rockstar energy.
Brigitte Bardot Hair
Suki Waterhouse’s fluffy, messy hairstyle has been trendy since Brigitte Bardot popularized the look in the 1970s.
Wolf Cut With Bangs
As if the texture of a wolf cut weren’t enough, Lizzo paired her ‘do with a bouncy set of bangs for even more dimension and movement.
Bombshell Bob
Zendaya never misses with her hairstyles, and this deeply side-parted bob is yet another win.
Short Shag
Taylor Swift was rocking this short shag in 2015, two years before her Reputation era, but it’s just as edgy as the 2017 album.
“McDonald’s” Bangs
TikTok is obsessed with Matilda Djerf’s “McDonald’s” bangs — which, when done right, result in two pieces that resemble the food chain’s iconic golden arches — and given the amount of volume and movement they add, it’s no wonder way.
Short Hair With Long Bangs
Who doesn’t love a little juxtaposition?
Wispy Bangs
Trade the drama of blunt-cut bangs for these effortless wisps.
“Octopus” Haircut
As creative director and stylist at Maxine Salon Amy Abramite previously told Bustle, the “octupus” haircut has more weight carved out between the long and short layers than a shag or a mullet. Peep Billie Eilish’s take on the trend to see why it’s worth trying out.
Midi Flick
The flicking at the bottom of Jodie Comer’s layered haircut makes the actress’ blonde tresses appear naturally textured.
Sleek Bun
Sleek buns are perfect for when you want to look put together, but still want a low-effort hairstyle.
Mixie
A “mixie” haircut is a combination of a mullet and a pixie, and is longer in the back (like a mullet), and shorter in the front (like a pixie).
‘90s Mid-Length
Though some TikTokers consider mid-length locks to be “hair purgatory,” this Kim K look makes a seriously strong argument for the hairstyle.
Voluminous Bottleneck Bangs
Lily Collins is giving major mod vibes with her bottleneck bangs, which are slim in the middle and grow wider around the cheeks.
Topknot
Dua Lipa’s topknot is edgy high-fashion at it’s finest.
One Length
If you can’t decide on a hairstyle, you can always rock the one-length look like Beyoncé.
French Bob With Bangs
Selena Gomez’s French girl bob and bangs are a match made in heaven.
Betty Boop Bob
Megan Thee Stallion’s sleek jawline-skimming bob and rounded blunt bangs look like they came straight out of a Betty Boob cartoon.
Old Hollywood Hair
Margot Robbie’s long blonde lengths and large loose curls are the epitome of glamour.
Inverted Bob
Victoria Beckham was known for her inverted bob in the mid-2000s, which tapers short around the neck and extends towards the jaw on the sides.
Quirky Pigtails
Dove Cameron knows you’re never too old for pigtails.
‘90s Bombshell Updo
Cardi B’s messy pin-up at the 2022 Met Gala would’ve made Pamela Anderson proud.
French Twist
Emma Stone’s French twist is all about elegance, glamour, and sophistication.
Bantu Knots
Amandla Stenberg’s bantu knots are the perfect red carpet accessory.
Slicked Back Bob
Gigi Hadid meant business with this sleek bob.
French Girl Bangs
Taylor Swift is known for her blunt French girl bangs that fall just above her eyebrows.
Jellyfish Haircut
Nicole Kidman sported this jellyfish cut (part bowl cut, part mullet) on the cover of Perfect Magazine in 2022.
Tousled Fringe
Demi Lovato traded in her straight-across bangs for a tousled fringe in 2022, and embraced her inner rockstar in the process.
Boy Bob
Kaia Gerber’s layered boy bob oozes cool, relaxed confidence.
Curly Bangs
Take it from Sandra Oh — bangs and curls make for a (Mc)Dreamy combination.
Bixie
Rowan Blanchard’s “bixie” haircut has the edginess of a pixie and the texture of a bob.
Patch Snatch Ponytail
Kendall Jenner’s patch snatch ponytail perfectly emphasizes her cheekbones and expertly contours her face.
Peek-A-Boo Hair
Miley Cyrus makes the case for an uneven dye job with this peek-a-boo hairstyle that’s bright blonde on top and inky blackunderneath
High Volume
Kaia Gerber looks fresh from a fairytale with these luscious curls. Adding to the woodland princess vibes? Two crystal clips at the crown.
Flared Bottleneck Bangs
Ella Purnell’s bottleneck bangs offer a flared, flirty take on a style that typically shows up in a more uniform fashion.
Barbie Pony
Hailey Bieber’s precise pony is the epitome of Barbiecore.
Box Braids
Amandla Stenberg went extra large and platinum with her box braids.
Overgrown Roots
Next time you’re worried about showing your roots, remember Dua Lipa has rocked a two-toned hairstyle on multiple red carpets.
Long-Top Buzz Cut
Scarlett Johansson’s long-top buzz cut is short on the sides and voluminous on top.
Pulled Back With Tendrils
Hailey Bieber kept things casual with this laid back look on music’s biggest night, aka the 2022 Grammys.
Braided Pony
When you have as much hair as Beyoncé did in this 2016 red carpet look, you might as well put it in a braid.
Asymmetrical Bob
Alicia Keys modernized her bob with an asymmetric cut in 2012.
Pixie Shag
Julia Garner always finds new ways to style her signature short hair.