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All of 2016's Biggest Celebrity Hair Transformations

From dye jobs to bangs.

By ELLE.com
Hair, Lip, Hairstyle, Eye, Chin, Eyebrow, Bangs, Formal wear, Style, Step cutting,
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When it comes to reinvention, nothing changes a look like new hair—and these celebrities prove it. Here, an ongoing look at the biggest length, bangs, and color changes in Hollywood.

1

Lena Dunham

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Dunham debuts blond extensions to kick off Girls' final press tour.

2

Aubrey Plaza

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Plaza switches her signature dark brown color to a vibrant red.

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3

Kylie Jenner

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Kylie goes chin-length with her natural hair, she confirmed on Twitter.

4

Ashley Benson

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The Pretty Little Liars actress goes platinum for the new year.

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5

Katy Perry

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The pop star debuted lightened up locks (a mix of blonde and peachy orange, it would seem) over the weekend while attending the unveiling Of a Donald Trump portrait by pop artist Sham Ibrahim.

6

Selena Gomez

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The singer debuts a chic lob while working on a "secret project".

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7

Celine Dion

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The singer goes more blonde for the start of the new year.

8

Bella Thorne

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Thorne traded in her red mane (which most recently featured rainbow-hued tips) for a bold midnight blue 'do

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9

Ariana Grande

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The singer tries platinum blonde hair—though clearly a wig—in the music video for Sing's "Faith"'s "Faith".

10

Olivia Wilde

Lip, Hairstyle, Chin, Eyebrow, Eyelash, Beauty, Iris, Jaw, Jewellery, Step cutting,
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The actress gets a lob right before the holidays. "#nomoremelaniahair," she writes on Instagram, in reference to incoming First Lady Melania Trump.

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11

Rihanna

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The singer goes blonde and short (though it's unclear whether it's a permanent change or just a wig) for a holiday Instagram.

12

Ruby Rose

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The actress debuted her new pink hair on Instagram before stepping out with it on December 17, 2016. 

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13

Jessica Chastain

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The actress shared a photo on Instagram in which her signature copper mane is replaced by rich brunette locks.

14

Selena Gomez

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The singer's signature long hair, last pictured earlier in December 2016, is now a sleek lob.

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15

Gigi Hadid

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Hadid lets her blonde highlights fade out and goes her closest to brunette for the holidays.

16

Alessandra Ambrosio

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The Victoria's Secret model gets blunt bangs right before Christmas.

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17

Ariel Winter

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Winter debuted her blunt bangs at the Critics Choice Awards.

18

Lucy Hale

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19

Michelle Obama

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Just in time for the holidays, the First Lady gets a blunt bob cut from her stylist Johnny Wright.

20

Kylie Jenner

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After months of being platinum, Kylie returns to her natural black color just in time for Thanksgiving.

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