A little can go a long way as far as helping to shape and redefine a person’s confidence and overall appearance: a new outfit, a positive attitude — and a great hairdo.
Nobody understands this fact better than our favorite A-list celebrities . So in order to see the proof in the pudding, have a look below at these incredible celebrity hair transformations that made them look completely different .
Before: Joey King
I’ve been a fan of Joey King ever since I first saw her appear in The Conjuring . She’s an immensely talented young actress with a promising future ahead of her. While her look in the above picture is no doubt timeless, it is a little on the boring side.
After: Joey King
Say what you will about Joey’s new doo, but it is the furthest thing from boring that you’re likely to find. If they ever decided to do a reboot of The Matrix , I know who I’d want to play Trinity.
Before: Maisie Williams
I love Maisie Williams but her blonde hair and dyed eyebrows just weren’t working. I applaud her for her bravery in breaking the mold and trying something new, but at the end of the day — this look was a bit of a swing and a miss.
After: Maisie Williams
Now this, on the other hand, is precisely the kind of look that Maisie absolutely owns. It’s nice to once again see her natural hair color shining through (especially those tiny touches of grey on the side).
Before: Megan Fox
Megan Fox’s look has done wonders for her for many years, but there’s no denying that she seldom strays from the familiar. A woman as beautiful as she can afford to take a few risks, every now and again.
After: Megan Fox
Do you see what I mean? A little pop of color is all you need to completely revitalize and renew your glow. There arent many people who could pull off pink hair so effortlessly, but Megan Fox is certainly one of them.
Before: Lizzo
Speaking of rocking pink hair, can we take a moment to appreciate just how much of a queen Lizzo is? Not only is her new album arguably her best to date, but she easily turned in one of the greatest episodes of Hot Ones of this most recent season.
After: Lizzo
OK, so this look is a bit more of a return to form, which I can totally appreciate. Sure, it may not be as fun or charismatic as her pink hair, but you know what they say — a classic never goes out of style.
Before: Kim Kardashian
Kim’s hair is gorgeous. It’s easily one of the social media mogul’s best features, and likely has the strength to pull an 18-wheeler. Still, Kim has never been one to play it safe — especially when it comes to her hairstyle.
After: Kim Kardashian
Give me grey/blonde Kim any day of the week. Not only does she look absolutely stunning, but I selfishly like to think that she’s helping to normalize grey hair for those with a bit more natural salt-and-pepper shining through, such as myself.
Before: Demi Lovato
I love Demi and I applaud her strength. Admitting that you need help is one of the most challenging roads any person will ever come to travel. That being said, their short hair is a little reminiscent of Sinead O’Connor circa 1992 .
After: Demi Lovato
This look is definitely more in the vein of Demi’s style. They’ve retained that wet, click look, while adding some much-needed length. I also have to admit that I’m a big fan of the body armor.
Before: Halle Berry
Anyone who knows anything about me understands that I worship at the temple of Halle Berry. She’s a goddess in every sense of the word. Short hair, long hair, no hair — Halle can truly do no wrong.
After: Halle Berry
However, if you put me in a corner and force me to choose, I’m taking short-haired Halle every day of the week. Add to that, she’s once again rocking the bleach blonde look which she made famous portraying Storm in the original X-Men movie.
Before: January Jones
Adding a little color to your hair is always a fun idea, but it is incredibly demanding. If you don’t color treat it on a regular basis, bright pinks and blues turn brassy and look washed after only a few weeks.
After: January Jones
This is why I was so happy when January decided to ditch the pink and harken back to her toe-headed days on the set of Mad Men . I love the length, too — it suits her and shapes her face perfectly.
Before: Charlize Theron
There was a time when I would’ve argued vehemently that Charlize Theron could pull off any hairstyle — until I saw her rocking the same mushroom cut that I had in the 4th grade. She’s still beautiful, don’t get me wrong, but it wasn’t doing her any favors.
After: Charlize Theron
This is the Charlize that I remember, one full of vibrance and effortlessly exuding natural beauty. Her wind-whipped blonde hair cascading over her face paints a pinnacle picture of femininity, combined with a gorgeous glow that’s all her own.
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Before: Ariel Winter
Like many TV-going fans, I grew up watching Ariel Winter on Modern Family . The character of Alex Dunphy didn’t allow for much experimentation in the hairdo department, but I’m certainly glad to see that Ariel has begun taking more risks over the years.
After: Ariel Winter
Ariel’s red hair is living proof that blondes don’t always have more fun. She’s the spitting image of an undersea Disney Princess, while also exuding some serious Carrie Kelly vibes. If that reference is lost on you, then you need to make a point to watch The Dark Knight Returns .
Before: Kendall Jenner
Unless you grew up in the ’90s, Kendall’s homage look may be lost on you. But for those who still remember Pamela Anderson when she was at the height of her career, this reference to Barb Wire is impossible to miss.
After: Kendall Jenner
Kendall is easily one of the most beautiful and sought-after supermodels on the planet. But as gorgeous as she appears on the covers of magazines, nothing can beat this laid-back country look she rocked at the Montana rodeo.