Ariana Grande
Ariana Grande has had challenges with her hair, especially because of all the dye she had to consistently use for her year-long role in Nickelodeon's "Sam & Cat." Naturally, after some time, it got pretty damaged and after leaving the show, she has worked on getting it back in shape.
Her struggle with its recovery has been a public battle, but in the course of it, she has acquired a new style. She now wears it with some extensions that allow it to fall like silk all over her back. While this has become her signature hairdo, her hair is naturally curly.
Beyoncé
Musical queen Beyoncé is an icon all over the world and we've all come to love her style, no matter what it is. When it comes to her hairstyle, she makes use of weaves a lot of the time, as well as lace-front wigs which she can navigate in several styles.
With up to $500 million in her name, we expect that she can have whatever style she chooses, and that's how she can completely transform from time to time. Even if you've been a long-time fan of Beyoncé, you may not know exactly which of the hairdos is naturally hers, but the first picture here is the real deal.
Gigi Hadid
As one of the top models of her time, Gigi Hadid is an American superstar who has graced several runways and is one of the trendsetters of the 21st century. Concerning whatever goes on at the top of her head, you should know that she's a fan of switching things up.
Naturally, she sports a much darker blonde but we've seen her change her hair color pretty often, including switching up to platinum in 2022 at the London Burbury show and we can expect her followers to begin rocking the style very soon.
Shakira
There's hardly anyone who would imagine Shakira and not see a beautiful Latina girl with amazing brown skin, hips that do not lie, and curly blonde hair. But while the hips do not lie, the blonde color at the top of her head is not the natural color
We doubt anyone got to see Shakira rock her natural curls, not even her soccer star husband Gerard Piqué. The couple got married in 2011 but she had switched to blonde over a decade before that. It's part of her signature now and we'd easily pass her by if we came across her with the natural black color.
Taylor Swift
We would have assumed Taylor Swift's best color was red, considering her fourth studio album "Red" in 2012. But from the looks of it, it just might be platinum. Swift is known for her heartbreak songs and not for being so spontaneous, so you can imagine that everyone was shocked to see this new edgy cut.
She seems to have left the girly long blonde curls behind for a different vibe, and we are feeling it. Perhaps this new cut is a statement and a bold one at that. She is surely not the same Swift from the days of "Taylor Swift (Taylor’s version)" in 2006.
Sofia Vergara
It seems almost preposterous that the iconic actress Sofia Vergara struggled in the past to find roles. Her role in "Modern Family" proves that she is exceptional as an actress and should even have producers and directors looking to include her in their films.
While she is naturally blonde, you'd agree that the brunette look is part of what has made her very marketable as a stylish and classy Latina. Opting for this hair color was one of the best things she could have done as it has opened doors for her in terms of possible roles that she could play.
Kerry Washington
Women of color seem to have unique hair, although, it may prove difficult to maintain as well as they would like to. But Kerry Washington accepts its texture and regularly visits the saloon to keep it in shape and restyle as much as she wants. Some days, she chooses to mix things up and get a new style for herself.
Washington may be most famously remembered for her role in "Scandal" as the powerful Olivia Pope. And on the show, her style is a lot more streamlined than what you'll get outside. It seems whatever style she chooses to have, the result is the same; she looks amazing.
Jessica Simpson
If anyone had us fooled for a very long time, it's the singer and songwriter, Jessica Simpson. She liked to appear in a beautiful wavy blonde style and everyone just assumed it was the natural color. It may surprise you to know that she is a natural brunette. We bet you didn't see that coming.
Because of how well she has worn the wavy blonde curls, people easily assume that they are the natural color of his star. As a well-known singer, she is responsible for the release of up to seven studio albums.
Zendaya
Zendaya is a stunning beauty as well as an exceptional actress. Her role in Marvel's "Spider-Man" films and "Euphoria" have been some of the highlights of her career, and fans love everything about her. Zendaya is very particular about her natural curls, and she usually takes her time to ensure it's well straightened out.
Unlike some of the transformations we've seen, this actress is not interested in switching things up when it comes to color. The straightening process hasn't been the best for her because of the heat, but she found a solution to it through the use of wigs for her style changes.
Christina Hendricks
Among celebrities that like to switch up their hair color is Christina Hendricks. The dramatic change surprisingly started when she was just ten years old, and we can't imagine the type of conviction she must have had at that age to start coloring it bright red.
Now, she seems to have made it a permanent ginger look and we absolutely love to see it on her. The natural blonde doesn't seem to give her the same outlook we've come to love and she might as well remain ginger with butter locks at this point.
Olivia Wilde
There's been significant progress with Olivia Wilde as an actress and her career has continued to blossom. Amazingly, she was able to establish her fame with a different color than her natural blonde, and now it's an identity we cant take away from her.
Opting for a brunette hair dye must have been a daring step for her but that choice seems to be what fits her so perfectly now. Although, its health is in question because of the regular treatment that it undergoes to get the blonde out. You can see the actress in films like "Drinking Buddies."
Laura Prepon
It's funny that on "That '70s Show" viewers thought that Laura Prepon's redhead appearance was not authentic and that she only dyed it that color for the show. The opposite is actually the case now because while she has rocked blonde and black as well for her roles in films, she's a natural redhead.
She dyed it black for the Netflix original show "Orange Is The New Black" and those who didn't get to see her on the redhead could easily assume it was the natural color. Whatever color she seems to have on at any time, changes the outlook of her personality, and it's almost like she is a different person.
Mariah Carey
Mariah Carey has a place in our hearts as she always will, especially during the period of Christmas because of her signature Christmas songs that have made her very famous. These days, the woman we adore is on a straight honey blonde hairdo, but it wasn't always her style.
She originally rocked a pretty girl curly brunette hairstyle in the past but those days seem so far off that we may hardly recognize her if she were to go back to that appearance. The iconic star is a top-charting award-winning singer who has been in the industry since the late '80s.
Scarlett Johansson
You might wonder who this Scarlett Johansson imposter is looking at the first frame of this picture because we're sure you cannot remember a time when she ever rocked a dark brown hairdo. The mindblowing part about it is that this is actually her natural color, and you can tell by the subtle dark roots in her recent appearances.
But everyone knows this iconic actor as a blonde sassy star who was the highest-paid actress in the world in 2018. Today, she is worth as much as $165 million and seems to have taken on a permanent blonde hairstyle as her identity.
Gwen Stefani
Perhaps everyone can relate to a rebellious period of their lives, and from this first frame, it seems that was it for the iconic singer Gwen Stefani. She has said that her natural hair color hasn't resurfaced since the ninth grade so lucky for you, that's what we have dug out for you to see.
It's not so much as switching up her style as much as finding what properly suits her. Since she took up the platinum blonde color, it has been a signature look on her for the better part of her career, which began in the '80s.
Laverne Cox
The Iconic actress and LGBTQ activist, Laverne Cox, stunned the world in her amazing performance in "Orange Is The New Black" and has become a revered icon ever since. You would notice a considerable distinction in the two frames here but it only shows that some things have switched up in the hair department for the actress.
Taking after her idol Beyoncé, the blonde dye highlights come in handy in her transformative appearance. But her natural brunette color still gets a lot of love and is displayed frequently on Instagram. Keeping up the right appearance at all times is no easy task.
Sia
Sia had the mysterious monochrome hairdo thing going for her, and fans always wondered what she looked like because many actually have no idea. Here she can be seen covering her face with a monochrome wig yet again, which is pretty odd as it, but she seems to be quite shy to show her face often.
However, there's a small glimpse of her in her natural state rocking a blonde hairdo and it seems to be the most that we'll ever get to see of her. She has been the recipient of so many musical awards and it's great to put a face to the name.
Katy Perry
Katy Perry has always been very stylish when it comes to the color of her hair, and she seems to have settled on a beautiful cotton candy-pink color lately. The Eccentric Perry that we once knew seems to be much more settled in her looks lately.
Even before fame, Perry had been curious about switching up her natural blonde appearance in favor of something a bit louder and there was even a time she went with the color of the rainbow. Many won't believe that blonde is what's natural for her.
Emilia Clarke
Emilia Clarke gained fame as the Mother of Dragons in the popular TV series "Game of Thrones" where she appeared blonde. Seeing her in that role was a first for many and it's expected that they assume it to be her natural color.
But in reality, the actress is a natural brunette. Her transformation into the character of Daenerys in the series was so flawless that no one would have guessed it wasn't her natural appearance. In the movie, she achieved her transformation by wearing up to four wig styles first before the blonde came.
Anna Paquin
The record-breaking Actress Anna Paquin began her career at a very tender age and won an oscar at the age of 11 for her role in "The Piano." She is remembered well for her role in the HBO series"True Blood," where she rocked a blonde hairstyle and convinced many people that it was natural.
It may take a lot of counter-convincing to get people to believe that brunette is the natural color of this style. But if you take a closer look at her roots, the brunette still pops up. Actors are really committed people.
Kristen Stewart
After gaining immense popularity in the "Twilight" franchise, actress Kristen Stewart made several decisions about her appearance and eventually settled for one that completely got rid of her hair and now the growth is starting right from scratch. Her new look is a bit far off from what we may remember her as.
Fans were amazed to find out the buzz cut was also due to another commitment to a new role she was to play and she seemed to pull it off stylishly. While many people worry about a complete shave-off, it comes with the undeniable advantage of no real maintenance involved.
Leighton Meester
If you remember the seasonal show "Gossip Girl," then you should be familiar with the actress Leighton Meester. It wouldn't appear as if any other type of hair color apart from the brunette was natural for her, but the brunette was a dye she used to fit into her role in the movie.
Naturally, she rocks blonde hair and the constant dying to brunette may have been both harmful to her roots and inconvenient as well. However, it may have been a small price to pay for the fame and success she achieved through the iconic show.
Rachel McAdams
Rachel McAdams may have appeared in several projects in her career, but one of her most notable roles is of Regina George in "Mean Girls." The blonde appearance she sported for that role was crucial in complementing the character she portrayed, but it was far from her natural color.
Without the constant blonde treatment, McAdams' amazing brown locks would have come to light, and it's pretty amazing how consistent the producers must have been in maintaining the blonde appearance for the show. Up until today, the difference in the appearance of her character on the show and her real-life personality seems worlds apart.
Mandy Moore
In the early days of her acting career, the amazing actress Mandy Moore was a blonde beauty ready to take the industry by storm. But as early as 2002, her appearance had changed into a brunette which is how we all remember her in her role in the movie "A Walk To Remember."
After that, she continued with the color, seeing it as a transition that represented her growth. It's never so easy to maintain an unnatural color, but in her case, it must be pretty straightforward since it has already become a trademark look on her.
Alyson Hannigan
Alyson Hannigan is an exceptional actress known best for her long-time role in the TV series "How I Met Your Mother." She gained popularity as a redhead on the show and we bet everyone just assumed it was always the color of her hair.
However, her younger days reveal it to have been brown at some point. It seems the transition came very early for the actress and we may have also seen her rock an orange-red color as well. While we can't really imagine her to be anything other than a redhead, we have to accept that her natural color is brown.
Julia Roberts
Julia Roberts stands out as an iconic actress with appearances in movies like "Pretty Woman" and "Erin Brockovich," which established her place in the industry and set her up for the fame she has acquired today. And throughout the years, she has proven to be really adaptable when it comes to style.
Naturally, she has a much curlier light brown color of hair, but she has been spotted regularly with some hues of blonde as well. What's clear is that she can switch it up anytime, just like her acting, and it's usually a seamless transition.
Brittany Snow
In the "Pitch Perfect" movie, Brittany Snow stood out as a redhead. And this look fit her so perfectly that you'd find it hard to believe she naturally has a blend of blonde and brown. For her, switching things up is a fun process and one of her favorite things to do is head over to the hair salon.
Although we worry a lot about the damage all these dyes do, the redhead look in the movie seems so natural and mild so we'd like to believe they ensured that it was slightly toned down to prevent excessive damage.
Allison Williams
After navigating her way into stardom through an amazing role in the TV series "Girls," Allison Williams is now a frequently talked-about icon who can adapt and explore different styles as her roles require. Even when it comes to her hairdo, the transformation we've seen in recent times is quite stunning.
We have to admit that we're completely in love with Williams as a blonde lady. The way it showcases her growth is one of the biggest selling points of the style, although, we know that she is naturally a brunette.
Emma Roberts
Emma Roberts is following in the footsteps of her aunt Julia Roberts and is proving that greatness runs in the family. And not only greatness but also beauty and adaptability when it comes to her appearance because of roles in movies.
As part of her evolution into the actress she wishes to become, she has switched her style from the natural light brown to blonde but the actress seems to love every aspect of the process of switching up hairstyles for her roles. While she enjoys this, she also prioritizes taking care of it properly, and won't do anything too damaging.
Madonna
The queen of pop Madonna is a big and influential celebrity with several fans all over the world, and an impressive career run since the '80s. She dominated in her time, first with a striking brunette appearance but most recently she showcases a fierce blonde look.
The dark brown is what is naturally hers but we've come to associate her with the blonde look even more lately. Madonna keeps proving that she can stay relevant at any time and seven when it comes to her hairstyle, she keeps switching to the boldest looks available
Amy Adams
We all love the amazing actress Amy Adams who can very well be regarded as the modern-day Lois Lane since she started portraying that role in 2013 for DC. There was once a time she wasn't as reputable an actress as she is today and she was on blonde hair.
But ever since she joined the ranks of A-listers in the industry, her transition came alongside a switch to being a redhead and she has not gone back to her natural blonde color ever since. On our own part, we cannot even imagine any other color on her without it looking weird.
Solange Knowles
From what we can tell, it seems blonde is the new thing in town as many celebrities seem to favor the look recently, ditching their old styles to hop on this trend, and Solange Knowles is no different. But the dramatic transformation from being on a black-colored low cut to rocking long blonde braids is one for the books.
We agree that the look is amazing on her but we don't know how long she can maintain this. She went blonde in 2017 and has been rocking different hairstyles since then. She continues to project artful styles that work with the texture of her locks.
Lady Gaga
Lady Gaga seems to find one way or the other to do something wildly eccentric and we've seen times when she did a lot of this expression through her many wigs. Of course, her natural wavy curls still make it to the scene once in a while, but with all the styles she's adorned, anyone would have difficulty knowing her real hairdo.
The thing is that we expect such transformations from someone like Lady Gaga. It's not only her hairdo she can be extravagant about, but also her face and outfits as well.
Zooey Deschanel
The actress Zooey Deschanel switched up from being a rare strawberry blonde with partings in the middle to a brunette with bangs. The long brown curls have become her signature and many people don't remember when she rocked the strawberry blonde.
But she seems to have found comfort in the new color and doesn't seem too keen on returning to her former style. How she maintains it remains a mystery but with the blonde, it was as simple as using any good conditioner. Hopefully, the dye doesn't do too much damage.
Cynthia Nixon
The "S** and the City" actress Cynthia Nixon needed to get into character for her role in the franchise and that's how the bright red-orange hair was born. Generally, the characters in the movie were all big on taking care of their skin and doing several beauty routines, which also showed in their appearance.
Nixon's original hairdo was naturally blonde and the redhead appearance was a big switch in her appearance but we came to love it so much that it became the mainstay. Her natural blonde look no longer represents her identity and she already gives off the usual ginger vibe.
Dita Von Teese
Right from when she was young, Dita Von Teese had fallen in love with the burlesque style of dancing and it became her goal to promote it in her career. She began to make people recognize what it was and what their performances entail, and she needed to go with the fashion that was true to it.
She opted for a jet black hairdo which was a huge difference from her usual appearance because she was naturally blonde. The black color looks so radiant that you can tell it is being well taken care of.
Nicki Minaj
Arguably the greatest female rapper alive, Nicki Minaj is well known for both her music and extravagant or otherworldly hairstyles. You can trust her to do something extremely flashy. Although her natural color is black, this rapper who claims to be a barbie doll can easily rock pink with a blonde hue.
We cannot imagine her going back to any style as plain as her former color but over the years she has calmed down with the excesses and tries to be a bit more streamlined now. Don't think that means she's off the glam though, it only means that she is choosing to be more natural.
Cardi B
Cardi B quickly became a fan favorite after she stepped into the music scene with "Bodak Yellow." After getting involved with Offset and having children, she has been an inspiration, motivation, and entertainment to all her followers.
Style is pretty important to her but in her line of work, it's never that simple. She boasts natural curls but she wasn't always proud of it, so most times we see her adorn different wigs that give her a different appearance. But now that she's found love for her natural curls again, we may see more of it.
Blake Lively
Perhaps no one exudes the kind of confidence that Blake Lively does as she continues to mature in the industry. Her hairdo doesn't seem to change much as it has always remained the same wavy blonde. But that's just what we've always seen. The natural hair color is actually hazel-toned.
In her "Gossip Girl" role, she took on the blonde shade and many people assumed it was the natural color. She uses coconut oil to sustain the beach waves of her long curls and even when she's not on her natural color, it still displays some of its tones in her roots.
Karlie Kloss
Karlie Kloss looks more fierce and appealing as a blonde beauty and the switch has been on her since 2014. She must have also loved it a lot more than being her usual light brunette but we wonder how she manages to keep things flowing smoothly as a different color.
Her modeling career was the original reason she made the switch. Perhaps she was assigned that particular image and she has not been interested in switching back ever since. She admitted that they grow pretty slow so she's not looking to do anything too drastic to it.
Alicia Keys
There's a certain style we know the old Alicia Keys for, and there's the style we keep seeing on the new. Lately, she has chosen to be more natural with her beauty and that includes her hair as well. She seems to have gotten to a point where she's not afraid to be herself and it's a point we're glad she's finally reached.
Keys has a natural curl pattern but she has done a lot of experiments with it over time and has had bangs and a straightened look too. However, her natural hair is really amazing and whatever style she chooses for it, we are in support.
Gabrielle Union
Gabrielle Union is a stunning lady with a very classy image that extends to all parts of her life. When it comes to being fashionable, there are amazing tips we can learn from this actress. It's not easy being in a profession that can demand certain appearances from you especially when you're someone like Union who has a plan for her hair.
This is why she has opted to protect it by using alternatives while keeping her curly locks intact. This way, there can be less damage to it as she tries to fulfill her professional duties.
Emmy Rossum
Popular for her role in "Shameless," Emmy Rossum is a big fan of keeping her hair straight at all times, while she naturally has them very curly. Sometimes we wish she would wear the curls as they are but she seems to have formed a trademark with them straightened out into relaxed waves.
Part of her routine to maintain the texture includes washing it twice a week with Moroccan oil. The sleek look she boasts is a huge transformation for her, but it is understandable why she doesn't keep her curls since they have a way of looking pretty messy.
Sanaa Lathan
Maintaining long hair is not easy, but Sanaa Lathan loves every aspect of it. She also spends a lot on its maintenance and does her best to keep it in style. With how committed and careful she is with it, you would find it hard to believe she actually cut it off for a role. However, she was able to grow it back to its usual length.
Fans were in shock that it took just three years for Lathan to grow it back after cutting it off in 2017, which shows a lot of dedication on her part. We doubt she'll be doing something drastic like that anytime soon though.
Kate Middleton
Life becomes a different experience when you marry into the royal family, and Kate Middleton learned it firsthand after getting married to Prince William. Since the wedding, she has become accustomed to life as royalty and there are certain notable changes in her appearance.
As a student before getting married, she was very casual about her hairstyle but now there's considerably more elegance and finesse to it. And even as 2022 began, her style has constantly been adapting. It's no news that Middleton is fast becoming queen material as the Duchess of Cambridge.