Celebrity Hair Hits and Misses

Even a celebrity can have a bad hair day! Look back at 20 of the worst (and best!) celebrity hair moments, and how these superstars were able to fix them.

By Bethany Verdone

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Miss: Product Overload

Heidi Klum gives us photographic proof that even models can have a bad hair day with this greasy-looking slicked back number.
blonde ambition
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Hit: Blonde Ambition

Chin-length layers and a beachy blowout make this model runway ready.
sky scraper curls
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Miss: Sky Scraper Curls

Beyoncé’s nearly matched hair and outfit combo are way too over this top for this multitasking super star.
bouncin brunette
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Hit: Bouncin' Brunette

Softer curls and a toned down hue flatter this diva's flawless skin tone and really make her facial features pop.
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Miss: Stressin' on the Tresses

Jennifer Aniston’s ultra-sunny streaks and pronounced dark roots, clash against her otherwise warm skin tone, making her look harsh.
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Hit: Sunshine Girl

A more honey-colored blonde with face-framing lighter locks are more age appropriate and draw attention to her blue eyes instead of dark roots.
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Miss: Kinked Curls

While the color is great, the seriously tight tendrils around her face adds volume in all the wrong places.
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Hit: J.Lovely

Bronde highlights, sleek layers, and whispy bangs look gorgeous on this fab mommy of two.
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Miss: Short and Sassy

We give her props for taking the plunge and cutting off all of her hair, but Vanessa Hudgens's short crop should have stayed in the '80s where it belongs. Her new 'do makes us think: soccer mom, and draws attention away from her youthful smile and glowing skin.
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Hit: Vanessa the Vixen

This pinned-under style is way more age-appropriate and much less severe on Vanessa’s delicate facial features.
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Miss: Boundless Blow Out

Looks like Sarah Jessica Parker had one too many Cosmopolitans before doing her hair. Her extra poofy 'do locks look totally out of place on the red carpet.
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Hit: Sexy and Side-Swept

A loose bun and windblown strands have us thinking this whimsical look is box-office gold.
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Miss: Hairspray Hell

Rihanna’s fire engine red, textured cut looks overly sprayed, leaving her hair’s shape stiff and looking like a wig.
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Hit: Barbados Beauty

While this color isn't natural, the maroon undertones pair perfectly with Rihanna’s longer locks and raspberry lip.
Jean Baptise Lacroix
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Miss: Unruly Updo

Penèlope Cruz looks more like she has a helmet head than a red-carpet coif.
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Hit: Navy Knock Out

This leading lady looks better with sleek and straight hair.
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Miss: Straight as an Arrow

Stick straight strands and a light strawberry blonde hue washes Nicole Kidman out and makes for a less-than-adult style on this award-winning actress.
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Hit: Billowy Braid

A wide plaited braid and loosely curled fly-aways look more mature on this Aussie beauty.
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Miss: Slicked Style

This greased-up ‘do has us thinking Megan Fox skipped one too many days of showering.
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Hit: Foxy Fox

Long cascading waves and a pale pink lip put us on cloud nine with this stunning red carpet get up.
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Miss: Living La Vida Lohan

Lindsay Lohan’s bleached extensions age the young starlet and puts the focus on her dark circles and dulls her features. We're reminiscing back to the good ‘ol days of Freaky Friday.
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Hit: Red with Envy

Long red hair, adorable freckles, and an extra large grin make us forget all about this star’s legal woes.
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Miss: Oh My Ombré

Lacey Swimmer takes the ombré trend a little too far while sporting extra dark roots and super bleached ends.
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Hit: Love and Lace

This earthier shade of brown is much more complementary for Lacey’s gorgeous hazel eyes.
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Miss: Keeping up with Kim

Kim Kardashian’s nearly unrecognizable honey-colored hair has us doing a double take of this starlet.
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Hit: Dark and Daring

A more natural, raven hue, goes perfectly with this celeb mogul’s long eyelashes and bold brows.
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Miss: The Anatomy of the Updo

It’s a code blue for Katherine Heigl’s over-the-top bleached locks which lean towards grey against her peach skin tone.
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Hit: Old Hollywood Glamour

Red lips paired with a classic Marilyn Monroe-esque hairstyle make this actress pin-up worthy.
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Miss: Save the Hair, Save the World

Hayden Panettiere’s edgy part and short ‘do are far too serious for this Hero’s hottie. Plus, the cut puts the emphasis on Hayden's round face instead of her smoldering eyes.
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Hit: Girl Next Door

A playful pulled-back style gives this young starlet a much more flirty appeal.
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Miss: White Out

Fergie’s über light locks have us thinking ‘grandma’, as her tresses turn nearly grey under stadium lighting.
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Hit: Fergalicious

This rich, deep brown color complements Fergie’s tanned skin and coral makeup.
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Miss: Battle of the Blonde

Christina Aguilera looks more porn star than singing sensation with overly processed, yellow-blonde extensions.
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Hit: Pop Princess

While she's still sporting light locks, this cooler shade complements her skin tone, while her pulled-back pony works well with her bone structure.
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Miss: All About Orange

Khloe Kardashian’s orangish-red hue has us thinking Halloween, not red-carpet. Plus, her poofy style makes her face appear rounder making her look heavier than she really is.
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Hit: Kardashian Kolor

A rich, espresso color and flared out tresses are a much better combo for Khloe’s skin tone and bright lip.
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Miss: Confusing Color

Harsh, dark locks wash out Cameron Diaz’s complexion, making her look older while leaving her strands looking limp.
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Hit: Beach Beauty

The sun-kissed color and shoulder-length wavy locks are far more suiting for this surfer babe.
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Miss: Under the Sea

Blake Lively gives Ariel from the Little Mermaid a run for her money while sporting an aqua gown and red locks.
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Hit: Blonde Beauty

Blake’s signature blonde and tousled hair instantly brightens her complexion and gives her a natural glow.
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