All Of The Best Celebrity Hair Transformations Of 2018
From celebrities to models, it's been one epic year for hair
Follow along as we track the most noteworthy celebrity and model hair updates of the year.
This article originally appeared on Harper's Bazaar US.
When: November 15, 2018
What: A Fresh Chop
Why we love it: Ariana became the breakup queen after releasing “thank u, next” and nothing says moving on from an ex like a new look. The singer ditched her signature pulled back pony tail in an Instagram post where she opted for an extension-less 'do and a floral bunny filter.
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When: September 27, 2018
What: A Fresh Pixie Cut
Why we love it: Clarke kissed the Khaleesi braids goodbye before attending a Florence + The Machine concert with a fresh pixie cut. She showed off the look on Instagram joking that she was inspired by the time when Gwyneth Paltrow and Brad Pitt were dating and had the same haircut.
When: September 21, 2018
What: Pink Hair
Why we love it: "To get the look I was super gentle on the hair and used Lime Crime Makeup Unicorn Hair Tint in Kawaii and Bunny and used Lime Crime's Dilute Hair Mixer to make a super soft frosted pink," wrote hairstylist Chris Appleton on Instagram.
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When: September 9, 2018
What: A Chic Bob
Why we love it: Sure, she and John Legend attended the Creative Arts Emmys to celebrate his EGOT, but Teigen’s hair stole some of the attention. Another star to get on the bob bandwagon this year, the Lip Sync Battle cohost debuted her chin-length hair on the red carpet with her waves tucked behind her ears.
When: August 20, 2018
What: Pixie Cut
Why we love it: Cardi B is a new mom with a new haircut on the VMA red carpet. But this isn't mom hair—it's a feathery, sophisticated pixie cut a la Audrey Hepburn. Color us surprised and obsessed. Cardi B can do no wrong.
When: August 2018
What: Pink Hair
Why we love it: Blondes might have more fun, but bubblegum pink redefines the word. Fanning spent the dog days of summer rocking a pink 'do, which she showed off on Instagram.
When: July 30, 2018
What: Blunt Bob
Why we love it: For as much as she changed her beauty look, Kim Kardashian is indecisive when it comes to her hair. The makeup mogul just debited a short, blunt bob over the weekend, only to Tweet a day later that she misses her long hair. Lucky for her, she has a glam squad who can pop extensions—or wigs—in and out of her head at any time (if only we all had that option after a haircut we regret).
When: July 26, 2018
What: '90s Bob
Why we love it: We'll do/wear anything Rihanna tells us too (and based on the success of Fenty and Fenty Beauty, we're not alone). Which is why we're already booking a haircut to copy her new layered '90s-inspired bob. Though she's a fan of wigs and extensions, this appears to be Rihanna's own hair—and we can't get enough.
When: June 28, 2018
What: An Icy Blonde Lob
Why we love it: Sansa Stark is a redhead no more! Turner moved on from her Game of Thrones role by ditching the red hue we’ve known her for and switching things up with an icy blonde lob. She worked with Wella Hair’s Sonya Dove for the coloring and Christian Wood for the styling.
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When: June 18, 2018
What: Layered Bob
Why we love it: Irina Shayk hit up the DSquared show in Milan wearing a redder, shorter, choppier haircut with bangs. But is it the real deal? Her hairstylist Sam McKnight captioned an Instagram of the supermodel, "when there's a wig there's a way." Given McKnight's gift for transformative faux hair pieces—it's safe to assume this new look is temporary.
When: May 21, 2018
What: Choppy Bangs
Why we love it: Mila Kunis debuted a set of choppy bangs at the Billboard Music Awards last night. We love how the fringe accentuates her big, hazel eyes and adds new life to her chic lob haircut.
When: April 2018
What: A Brunette Pixie Cut
Why we love it: ScarJo’s pixie cut is nothing new. However, she managed to make it newsworthy once again while attending the Avengers: Infinity War premiere with her pixie cut newly dyed to a brunette hue.
When: April 3, 2018
What: Icy Blonde
Why we love it: Leighton Meester trusted celebrity colorist Aura Friedman to transform her Blair-brown hair into an icy playinum blonde. "With Leighton’s very fairy-like features, I wanted a softer platinum that would complement her features, and not take over," says Friedman. It is possible to go hard with bleach and not totally fry your hair. Friedman used the new Nexxus Keraphix protein treatment and masque to keep her hair health intact throughout the six-hour process.
When: February 13, 2018
What: Bangs and Extensions
Why we love it: It seems like only a second ago that Selena Gomez had short, platinum hair. Since the beginning of the year, she dyed it brown again, added extensions, and now just debuted new side-swept bangs at the Coach fall 2018 show. The new fringe is likely the work of clip-in bangs, but Selena's never shy about changing her hair, so only time will tell.
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When: February 12, 2018
What: New Fringe
Why we love it: The supermodel debuted new curtain bangs and soft, face-framing layers that make her hair look totally transformed.
When: February 7, 2018
What: Side Bangs
Why we love it: We've been waiting, hoping, and praying that side bangs would make a comeback. Leave it to none other than SJP to officially welcome them back into fashion. The star debuted a new set of layered side bangs and a bright blonde hue on the streets of NYC yesterday.
When: January 31, 2018
What: Blonde Hair
Why we love it: Ridley has had brown hair and red hair since hitting it big in the latest Star Wars trilogy. Last night, she debuted a new warm blonde color, likely for a new role.
When: January 12, 2018
What: Dark Hair
Why we love it: The actress shared a short clip on Instagram in January 2018, revealing a dramatically different hairstyle. Even though this might be a wig, as Lively is currently filming a movie called The Rhythm Section, the short brown style totally suits the usually blonde actress.
When: January 5, 2018
What: Short, Choppy Bangs
Why we love it: Emma Watson isn't afraid to experiment with her hair. Remember that pixie cut? The actress and humanitarian quietly debuted short, choppy bangs in an Instagram post in which she shared her latest book club recommendation. Watson now has bangs, beauty—and brains.
When: January 4, 2018
What: Long Braids
Why we love it: Ciara is starting 2018 off with a brand-new hairstylist. The singer debuted ultra-long, beautiful braids in a series of Instagram images shot by her husband Russell Wilson.