No Arguments—These Are My Favourite Celeb Hair Transformations of the Year

We all know that celebrities love a dramatic hair transformation. Whether it be for a big red carpet appearance, a new project they are working on or just because they fancy a change, A-listers always seem to be chopping and changing their hairstyles. 

So far this year it seems like there have been more transformations than ever, and lots of celebs have cut off their hair in favour of the trendy bob. From Zendaya's curly bob to Hailey Bieber's blunt style, it's definitely one of the biggest hair trends this summer. It's not just the length of their hair that the stars are changing either. Lots of famous faces have embraced new colours, favouring the red hair trend amongst bleach blonde and warm brunette styles.

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Although it might only be July, with so much change going on with celebs and their hair, I thought it was only right that I rounded up my favourite celebrity hair transformations of 2023. From Lizzo to Lily Allen, Olivia Palermo and more, there's so much inspiration to be had.

Keep on scrolling to see the incredible before-and-after pics, but be warned—you might find yourself wanting to book into the salon immediately. 

The Biggest Celebrity Hair Transformations of 2023:

1. Emily Ratajkowski

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Emily Ratajkowski practically broke the internet when she died her hair a red tone earlier this month. The warm copper colour is giving us all of the autumn vibes, and we predict that this will be one of the biggest hair trends for the rest of the year.

2. Olivia Palermo

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Olivia Palermo took the plunge earlier this year and cut off her long hair in favour of a short, sleek bob, and it's safe to say that we are obsessed. 

3. Lizzo

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It seems that Lizzo is also a fan of the bob hairstyle, as the star shared a picture to her Instagram account sporting a cool, shaggy bob with statement blonde highlights. 

4. Lily Allen

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Lily Allen started the year with a bang, transforming her dark hair into an edgy blonde bob. We all agree that this shade suits her perfectly.

5. Kourtney Kardashian

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Kourtney Kardashian also switched things up this year with bleached blonde hair. The Kardashians are known for changing their tresses a lot, but this might be one of our favourite looks to date.

6. Megan Fox

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Emily Ratajkowski isn't the only one who went red this year. Megan Fox also transformed her dark brunette locks to a stunning copper shade. Just wow. 

7. Hailey Bieber

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It's so secret that Hailey Bieber knows how to pull off a bob. After the star chopped her hair off, we started seeing more and more people opt for shorter hairstyles, and we can totally see why. Not only is it chic, but it's low-maintenance too.

8. Zendaya

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My favourite hair look of the entire year? Zendaya's sleek, voluminous bob, of course. It's giving all of the polished, glamorous vibes, and as soon as I saw it I sent a picture straight to my hairdresser.

Next Up: Trust Me—These Are 7 of the Best Hair Straighteners For a Silky Smooth Finish

Grace Lindsay
Junior Beauty Editor

Grace Lindsay is the junior beauty editor at Who What Wear UK. At the age of 18 she decided to train as a makeup artist before going on to study english and media at Goldsmiths University. It was during that time that she explored her love for journalism by interning at a small beauty start-up based in Shoreditch. Since then, she has worked at a number of publications including Marie Claire and Hello!, where her love for all things beauty continued to grow.

As Who What Wear UK's junior beauty editor, she covers everything from the latest hair trends to the stand-out makeup products of the season.