Hair trends come and go, but in 2025, celebrities have truly embraced change — and we’re here for it! From dramatic chop jobs to vibrant color swaps and edgy makeovers, this year has already brought some unforgettable transformations. Whether they’re experimenting with bobs, going bold with rainbow mohawks, or swapping blonde for burgundy, these stars are proving that a fresh hairstyle can be transformative.
Let’s take a look at the biggest celebrity hair moments of 2025 so far:
Emma Stone’s Surprising Pixie Cut
Emma Stone stunned at the Golden Globes on January 5 with a chic short pixie cut — a major departure from her usual collarbone-length style. She paired the cut with soft glam makeup, including dewy skin, pink eyeshadow, and glossy lips, along with a strapless cherry red Louis Vuitton gown.
Khloé Kardashian Goes Bob
Khloé Kardashian refreshed her look on January 25 by debuting a bouncy shoulder-length bob. The former waist-length brunette locks were gone, making way for a more polished, modern style she showcased via Instagram.
Nicole Kidman’s Met Gala Pixie Surprise
Nicole Kidman turned heads at the 2025 Met Gala with a sleek pixie cut styled to perfection. The elegant cut complemented her custom black Balenciaga ball gown, giving off serious high-fashion vibes.
Lizzo Rocks Copper Curls
Lizzo made waves this year when she went blonde for the Met Gala — and then doubled down with a fiery copper curl transformation on April 10 in New York City. Her bold choices continue to inspire fans everywhere.
Ariana Grande Ditches Blonde for Strawberry Tones
Ariana Grande said goodbye to her Glinda-inspired golden locks and debuted a warm strawberry blonde shade in her “Brighter Days Ahead” short film on March 28.
Emily Ratajkowski Fixes Her “Worst Haircut Ever”
After revealing what she called the “worst haircut” of her life on TikTok (April 8), Emily Ratajkowski bounced back with bonded extensions to fix her choppy bangs — proving that even models have bad hair days!
Demi Moore Embraces the Lob
Demi Moore surprised fans on April 2 by chopping her iconic waist-length brunette waves into a fun, flipped-out long bob (lob). She shared the transformation on Instagram, showing off her youthful new ‘do.
JoJo Siwa Debuts Rainbow Mohawk at GLAAD Awards
Never one to shy away from the spotlight, JoJo Siwa stunned at the 2025 GLAAD Awards with an edgy rainbow-dyed mohawk. She kept the front section in soft blonde waves while the sides stole the show with vibrant colors.
Simone Biles Is Back With a Bob
Olympic champion Simone Biles traded in her long blonde braids for a dark, short cut and captioned her Instagram Story: “Bob is back & in business.” She later returned to longer lengths with waist-grazing extensions and highlights.
Leighton Meester’s Auburn Makeover
Leighton Meester swapped her brown locks for a rich auburn hue, which she flaunted at the SAG Awards red carpet on February 23.
Jenna Ortega’s Color-Changing Glam
Jenna Ortega impressed with two dramatically different looks within 24 hours during the promotion of her new film Death of a Unicorn. On March 11, she rocked jet-black straight hair, followed by a bouncy blowout with plum highlights the next day.
Kim Kardashian’s Seven-Inch Chop
Kim Kardashian got a major trim — seven inches off — as confirmed by her hairstylist Chris Appleton. The shorter cut was revealed on February 2, with Appleton joking, “No, it’s not a wig before you start lol.”
Lisa Rinna’s Wig Wonders
Lisa Rinna played with multiple personas at Paris Fashion Week, switching between a Marilyn Monroe-style blonde wig and a fiery red bob for Viktor & Rolf. She also showed off a chic brunette bob at the Stéphane Rolland show.
Bhad Bhabie Goes Platinum
Bhad Bhabie embraced full-on glamour with a waist-length platinum blonde wig and blunt bangs, shared via Instagram on February 19.
Millie Bobby Brown’s Bombshell Blonde
Millie Bobby Brown dazzled in honey blonde tones on February 1, moving away from her previous mousey balayage for a brighter, bombshell look.
Vera Wang’s Sophisticated Bob
Fashion icon Vera Wang surprised fans at the BAFTA Awards with a darker, shorter bob — a stylish evolution from her signature long locks.
Justin Bieber’s Buzz Cut
Justin Bieber stepped out in NYC on January 29 with a buzz cut — a clean and simple change for the pop star.
Emma Roberts’ Pretty Woman Red
Emma Roberts paid homage to her aunt Julia Roberts by debuting a stunning red dye job on Instagram — a nod to Vivian’s iconic look in Pretty Woman.
Bella Hadid’s Burgundy Glaze
Bella Hadid added a rich burgundy glaze to her brunette strands while walking through NYC on January 22, adding depth and dimension to her look.
Brigette Pheloung Adds Dimension
Influencer Brigette Pheloung gave her platinum blonde a refresh with lowlights on January 26, sharing her transformation on TikTok and saying, “I’ve been right blonde for too long.”
Lindsay Arnold’s Lowlight Love
Dancer Lindsay Arnold enhanced her blonde tresses with lowlights and shared the results on TikTok, calling it “my favorite color I’ve ever done!! ”
Halley Kate’s Dark Turn
TikTok star Halley Kate shocked followers when she swapped her bright blonde for deep brunette tones on April 2.
Brooke Hyland’s Shoulder-Length Chop
Former Dance Moms star Brooke Hyland updated her look with a chic shoulder-length cut on January 10, trading in her long brunette locks for something more manageable.
Brianna Chickenfry’s Blonde Balayage
Podcaster Brianna “Chickenfry” LaPaglia posted a “little refresh” on Instagram — a gorgeous blonde balayage — on January 30.
Jacob Elordi’s Mutton Chops
Actor Jacob Elordi stunned at the Berlinale Film Festival on February 15 with a stylishly shaved beard featuring trendy mutton chops.
Xochitl Gomez’s Auburn Glow
Xochitl Gomez stunned at the Captain America: Brave New World premiere on February 11 with a radiant auburn makeover.
Final Thoughts
2025 has already been a whirlwind of hair transformations, and we’re only a few months in! Celebrities are embracing bold cuts, experimental colors, and dramatic changes like never before. Whether it’s a daring bob, a vibrant color switch, or a total wig swap, these transformations remind us that hair really can be the ultimate accessory.
Stay tuned for more updates — we’ll keep tracking the best (and boldest) celebrity hair moments all year long!
