Celebrities often switch their hair colors for movie roles, fashion campaigns, and major red carpet moments. Besides their natural hair colors, they love to rock bold, vibrant shades like pink, purple, green, blue, and red.
While these vibrant hair colors aren’t very common, and you might feel nervous about trying such vivid shades, seeing how striking they look on stars might change your mind.
We have compiled the ultimate list of celebrity hair color moments featuring pink, purple, green, blue, and red to inspire your next transformation.
Celebrities With Pink Hair
Katy Perry – Bright Berry Pink
Katy Perry never fails to wow everyone with her ever-changing hairdos.
At the American Music Awards, she flaunted her bright berry pink tresses with a ruffled French twist and a sparkling hair piece along one side. Even her emerging dark roots added up to the look.
Nicole Richie – Muted Fuchsia Pink
Nicole’s pink hairstyle is just what you need. The American actress set her look on fire with a muted fuchsia hair shade! Her hair is chopped into a messy pixie with wispy bangs swept on one side.
Rumer Willis – Rose Pink and Peach
The actress stunned everyone with her eye-popping beach waves.
Rumer alternated stripes of rose pink with peachy orange ones creating the most stunning two-toned hairdo of all time. Instead of orange, you can opt for whatever color you like.
Hailey Baldwin – Milky Pink Highlights
Hailey Baldwin is another celebrity with pink hair who knows how to rock the red carpet every single time.
At the Cannes Film Festival, she appeared with an undone top knot and loose tendrils framing her face that featured milky pink highlights on a platinum blonde base. Chic!
Dame Helen Mirren – Pastel Pink
Pink hair color is not limited to any specific age group and that is exactly what Dame Helen Mirren proved at the Bafta Awards.
She shed off a few years with a sweet pastel pink tinge on her outgrown pixie with bangs and matching lip color. Iconic, right?
Cyndi Lauper – Flamingo Pink
If it wasn’t for pink, cotton candy hair wouldn’t exist. This American celeb defied her age by sporting a flamingo pink mane with hints of light salmon in between.
Cyndi went for a disheveled updo with the ends left loose to frame her face along with her center-parted bangs. Funky!
Rihanna – Reddish Pink
Rihanna, the Barbadian sweetheart, expressed her bold personality with a jaw-dropping pompadour hairstyle.
Recreate the look by buzzing the sides keeping all the attention on the long top with an angular fringe. Opt for the hottest pinkish-red hue available and see jaws drop all around you.
Salma Hayek – Pink Lemonade
Those looking for cooler tones can take Salma Hayek’s Cannes Festival look as an inspo.
She let go of her dark brunette tresses and sported a pink lemonade nuance coupled with her lob and retro curls. Stay on the safer side by trying out the look on a wig first.
Rachel McAdams – Baby Pink Highlights
Still reluctant to dye your hair? Opt for halo highlights just like Rachel McAdams did.
The Doctor Strange actress gave her fans some serious Barbie vibes by spicing up her blonde locks with streaks of baby pink around her face, only leaving the remaining hair untouched.
Natasha Bedingfield – Bubblegum Pink
In the list of celebrities with pink hair, it is impossible to skip Natasha Bedingfield’s iconic hairdo at the Smile Gala.
The English songstress went for a blunt bob with micro bangs and dyed her hair in a vivid bubblegum pink tinge to accent her blue eyes.
Iggy Azalea – Baby Pink Dip Dye
Apart from highlights, set step into the world of pink with dip-dyed hair. Whatever the hair length, save a visit to the salon by painting your ends in a baby pink tinge at home.
Remember to blend the dye perfectly along the length. It can’t get any easier!
Bhad Bhabie – Deep Ruby Pink
Stay on the darker side with a deep ruby pink hue like Bhad Bhabie’s and you won’t regret it.
This hair color is ideal for those with dark tresses, as the emerging roots create a natural gradient that is sure to stun many. Take a step ahead and dye the brows too.
Kesha – Ballerina Pink
When it comes to bright colors like pink, ladies with blonde locks are at the benefit as the hair can be dyed directly, skipping the bleaching step.
Kesha amazed everyone at the Billboard Awards with a messy pin-curl updo that exhibited stripes of ballerina pink, giving only a hint of her natural hair shade underneath.
January Jones – Cherry Blossom Pink
January Jones looked pretty in pink while keeping it low-key. The ‘Mad Men’ star just added a few streaks of cherry blossom pink on her mane that made fans swoon all over her.
Young girls can use temporary hair chalk instead of permanent dye.
Nicki Minaj – Blonde and Pastel Pink Split Dye
No celebrity rocks pink hair better than Nicki Minaj. The rapper debuted her two-toned long mane that was dyed half blonde and half pastel pink at the Video Music Awards with utmost pride.
The split dye technique is a fun way to get creative with any two colors of your choice.
Lily Allen – Purple to Pink Ombre
Lily Allen is all about hair. Her latest look features an ombre where her purple roots turn pink before transitioning into an orange tinge, reaching the ends and bringing the entire sunset on the head.
Blending is the most important aspect here to achieve a flawless look.
Fernanda Ly – Light Pink
The Australian supermodel, Fernanda Ly, set the stage on fire with her light pink tresses.
Her hair color was inspired by the famous anime character Serah Farron from the Final Fantasy series. How about getting some platinum highlights in between?
Kate Hudson – Pastel Pink Streaks
Kate Hudson coupled her sparkling gown with loose side-swept locks on the red carpet.
Although the American actress and businesswoman is mostly spotted wearing her natural blonde hair shade, she went for pastel pink streaks that concentrated down the ends. Subtle and sexy!
Lucy Hale – Smoky Wine Pink
This television star from ‘Pretty Little Liars’ rocked a temporary smoky wine pink shade on her wavy shoulder-length lob.
With different shades of brown and copper peeking through and soft matching makeup, fans went bonkers as Lucy shared her latest pics publicly. No wonder why!
Bella Hadid – Soft Pink Ombre
Lastly, there is no fashion trend that Bella Hadid is unaware of. The celebrity model went for pink hair with a platinum blonde top turning petal pink towards the ends.
She left her brunette roots untouched, resulting in a gorgeous three-toned ombre that’s worth a shot!
Pink tones are ideal for celebrating love and femininity while going bold with your tresses.
We hope these celebrities with pink hair will not only help you choose the right shade but also the perfect hairstyle to flaunt your fresh hair color.
Celebrities With Purple Hair
Kelly Osbourne – Lavender Purple
“New hair, new outlook!”
This was Kelly Osbourne’s caption when she debuted her gorgeous purple hair after she came clean about her relapse, and we totally agree with her!
Her lavender-ish hair shade is a breath of fresh air from her normal dark frock. She even elevated her look with a choppy lob and micro fringe which is also perfect for rocker chics like her.
Andrea Russett – Plum Purple
Do you want the charm and enchanting look of purple but in a darker shade? Try going for plum, a subtle purple shade with slight tinges of brown, so it’s easier to match and style than other hues out there.
This deep shade of purple suits women with a warmer complexion, like the celebrity Andrea Russett.
Demi Lovato – Lavender Purple Ombre
Demi Lovato has had so many hairstyles over the years, but this rocking ombre and undercut combination takes the cake!
For anyone who’s looking for a balance between playful and edgy, this is the hairstyle to try. The cute and feminine lavender ombre definitely balanced out the badass vibe of her undercut.
Nicole Richie – Metallic Purple
Nicole sported a mesmerizing metallic shade that had us feeling all regal and sophisticated just looking at her.
Kesha – Faded Purple
Kesha’s hair went full-on cosmic with a faded purple shade! It was the perfect way to showcase her adventurous spirit and love for out-of-this-world styles.
Cara Delevingne – Lavender Purple
Cara Delevingne is an English model and purple-haired actress. She sported a lavender-purple shade that made her hair look like pure magic. We’re totally enchanted!
Kylie Jenner – Soft Pastel Purple
Kylie Jenner showed off her sleek long hair with a majestic pastel-shade look. She shone bright like the fashion icon she is!
Hayley Williams – Orchid Purple
She went full rebel with her orchid purple hair, and we couldn’t be more obsessed. That color perfectly captured her high-energy spirit!
Jourdan Dunn – Silver Purple
She rocked a silver purple hair color that oozed elegance and sophistication. She definitely stood out on the runway with that fabulous hue!
Ellie Goulding – Smokey Purple
Ellie Goulding opted for a dreamy smokey purple shade, which gave her hair a subtle, romantic charm. It perfectly harmonized with her angelic voice.
Nicki Minaj – Vibrant Violet
Nicki Minaj, never one to shy away from bold choices, slayed with her fierce violet locks. That vibrant shade was just as attention-grabbing as the queen herself.
Irene Kim – Electric Eggplant
She embraced a daring electric eggplant shade, proving that she’s not afraid to take risks and make a statement with her hair color.
Lily Allen – Lovely Lilac
Lily Allen looked absolutely stunning with her perfect lilac shade. It added a touch of elegance and mystery to her overall style, making her even more captivating than before.
Taraji P. Henson – Dark Purple Curls
Taraji went all out with a majestic dark purple hair color that truly made her stand out. The fabulous shade added a touch of glam to her already fierce presence, and we can’t get enough of it!
Olivia O’Brien – Purple Hair
When we think about effortlessly stylish celebrities with purple hair, Olivia O’Brien is the first that comes to our minds.
So if you want a simple yet charming purple hairstyle, copy her simple half-up and half-down hairstyle. But make it extra stylish by curling your hair and leaving a few face-framing strands at the front.
Regina King – Metallic Purple Braids
In 2019, Regina King made the rounds online with her purple box braids. Well, she took it to the next level when she showed up with a braided updo at the LACMA + Art Film Gala.
You can easily cop her ‘do by dyeing your hair metallic purple, putting each strand into box braids then pile everything to a top knot.
Bailey Spinn – Pastel Purple
For the ultimate Gen Z hairstyle, check out Bailey Spinn’s sexy layers and gorgeous curtain bangs. With its face-framing layers, it’s the perfect combo for women with round faces.
The enchanting pastel purple color makes the entire look more captivating, making her one of our most favorite celebs with purple hair.
Justine Skye – Burgundy Violet
A popular celeb with curly hair. Even though Justine Skye has already left the purple hair movement, she once was hailed as the queen of purple hair, and for plenty of good reasons!
For one, she has already tried all shades of purple hair imaginable and this burgundy-violet combination is our favorite.
The transition from deep to bright purple shade and her bouncy natural curls created a magnetic and head-turning look everybody would want to copy!
Jessie J – Eggplant Purple Dip Dye
If you wish to serve some serious goth girl look, take your cue from Jessie J’s dip-dyed eggplant purple hair perfectly paired with full bangs.
While we absolutely loved her full purple hair, we believe this is a great low-maintenance alternative since you don’t have to constantly touch up your roots every now and then.
Michele Morrow – Faded Purple Balayage
Michele Morrow’s faded purple balayage is giving us another rocker-chic goal. Same with Jessie J, this one’s easy to maintain but the ombre effect and the addition of other pastel shades made it look edgier.
Maisie Williams – Pastel Purple
Our favorite Game of Thrones star loves playing with her hair color and we think this pastel purple ‘do look the most stylish on her.
And she didn’t stop just with the hair color. She even went so far as going for full bangs and tying her wavy hair into a beautiful updo. For a touch of playfulness, take a page from her book and don an oversized black ribbon on top.
Helen Flanagan – Lilac Purple
We almost didn’t recognize Helen Flanagan when she ditched her brunette locks for this pastel-colored hair. What we love the most is she went for a simple straight hairstyle to let the lilac shade take center stage.
DeVore Ledridge – Magenta Purple
Devore Ledridge looks magnetic in her vibrant red-violet hair color. To go with her highly energetic and playful look, she went for braided pigtails which you can easily make too!
Katy Perry – Black and Purple
Old Hollywood Glam– these best describe Katy Perry’s look. The good news is you can easily achieve this! All you need is to leave the roots black then dye your hair a rich purple color.
To style it, tease your roots, then create the Glam waves by curling the front sections in one direction and the back section in the opposite direction.
Rake your fingers through your hair then run with an oval brush to let the waves loose.
Perrie Edwards – Lavender Purple
If you wish to go the boho route, Perrie Edwards is one of the best celebrities with purple hair you can take inspiration from. Like her, you can wear a fun lavender hair shade and soft curls.
Don’t forget your Lana del Rey-inspired flower crown to complete the ultimate music festival look!
Vivica A. Fox – Pinkish Purple
For an attention-grabbing look, Vivica’s pinkish-purple curls are the way to go! The energetic color combination of deep pink and purple added a shiny and vibrant touch to her already-sexy curls.
So you see, purple suits every personality, and these celebrities with purple hair just prove it! Whether you’re going for a boho or classic look or want to show off your badass rocker-chic side, a purple shade is waiting for you.
Celebrities With Green Hair
Cynthia Erivo – Vivid Green Buzz Cut
Here’s one celebrity who isn’t afraid to rock short hair! Cynthia’s dyed green buzz cut perfectly matches her Maison Valentino train, and she looks straight out of Wicked or the Wizard of Oz.
She pairs it with white and green earrings and silver eye shadow, which nicely contrasts her dark skin tone.
Billie Eilish – Neon Green Roots and Black Ends
You can’t think of Billie Eilish without seeing her trademark slime-green and black hair.
Billie mentioned to her fans that it was the color and style she held the longest during her mental growth and stability.
In this picture, the green roots of her hair were paired with green earrings, offsetting her outfit’s dark blue and black tones.
Nicki Minaj – Platinum Blonde With Green Dip-Dyed Ends
Nicki Minaj expresses herself through her many styles and color variation of wigs. In 2010, she wore a platinum blonde wig with dipped green ends at the American Music Awards.
She pairs her wig with lots and lots of pink and gold, which makes her look like Cleopatra.
Hilary Duff – Faded Seafoam Green Waves
Hilary Duff told fans that her green hair was inspired by the ocean when she was on vacation in Cabo San Lucas, Mexico.
The shade of green she picked matches well with colors like white and purple. This is an effortless style to attempt if you want to make a change.
Chloe Norgaard – Multi-Tonal Pastel Green Waves
Chloe is known for My Little Pony hair because of the often bright and multi-colored ways she dyes her hair.
She uses more pastel green for her hair in this picture, as it matches the floral hat and earrings she is wearing, giving her a fun tropical look.
Bella Thorne – Orange to Neon Green Ombre
Bella Thorne’s long hairstyle in this picture is an ombre green mermaid style. The top of her hair is sunburst orange with silver glitter, while the tips are neon green.
Bella pairs her hair with orange eye shadow, red lipstick, and a black suit, which makes the green pop.
Avril Lavigne – Green Money Piece
Avril Lavigne loves to go with a straight-haired style with a splash of color that embraces her punk roots.
Her picture shows that even a basic haircut can be trendy with a splash of color with the money piece streaks. Avril’s haircut shows why she is one of the most stylish celebrities with green hair.
Mabel – Grinch Green Hair
This celebrity sported grinch green hair at the Jingle Bell Ball, where she performed. She pairs her hair color with a white jacket, a diamond stud onesie, black leggings, and white boots with fur.
Mabel looks like she lives in a winter wonderland or is visiting from the south pole.
Saweetie – Flipped-Out Green Bob
This fun and flirty selfie from Saweetie shows how she matched her green-colored bob with flipped ends to her green daggered nails.
Matching colored accessories can add to your style, as shown by this celebrity with green hair. This shade of green matches her bronze skin tone very well.
Celebrities With Blue Hair
Amandla Stenberg – Blue Braids
She styled her baby hair as laid edges to frame her face and sectioned her hair into multiple three-strand braids with blue extensions.
Amandla Stenberg’s braids are tied into a messy topknot, with braids loosely falling on the sides of her head.
Bella Thorne – Emerald Blue Ombre
The emerald blue ombre dye job gives Bella’s simple lob haircut added depth. Her roots are dark and gradually transition into grey and a blue shade with loose beach waves and a middle part.
Chrisspy – Electric Blue
A blowout makes Chrisspy’s electric blue locks look much softer. The layered haircut adds more volume as the shorter layers wrap around the longer layers. And the hair maintains a consistent shade throughout, with a side part framing the face from one side.
Demi Lovato – Black With Blue Tips
Demi’s hairstyle focuses on the ends of black hair with blue tips, and the rest of the length has a mix of black with a blue undertone. The textured hair is worn to the side as a fringe, and she wears a messy low bun at the base of the neck.
Gwen Stefani – Icy Blue
She styles the half-up messy space buns by sectioning half her hair into two ponytails and coiling them around. Then, she leaves the rest of her icy blue hair down while the wet texture gives any stray hairs a spiky look.
Halsey – Emerald Blue Pixie
The short pixie cut frames the face with cropped bangs and a feathered texture that starts at the crown. And the emerald blue color has undertones of green. For added volume and a fuller look, Halsey keeps the hair on the sides of her head.
Hilary Duff – Blue Ombre
The blue ombre hair color for celebrities has hints of turquoise and dark lowlights that match with Hilary’s darker roots.
Her layered cut is styled into loose waves to give it added texture and show the variation of different colors.
Jenji Kohan – Dark Blue Money Piece
Here is a popular celebrity, Jenji Kohan with blue hair. She has a distinct shade of blue that contrasts with the rest of the dye job.
At the front, the dark blue money piece is styled with a middle part and short curls. And at the back, a steel blue mixes with a lighter shade of blonde.
Juliette Lewis – Deep Blue
Juliette Lewis’s blue hair is styled in a messy side bun with plenty of loose strands framing the sides of her face.
On one side, she leaves out a long tendril, and on the other, a curtain fringe. The low bun is tied in a knot with wisps of hair coming loose.
Karol G – Sleek Aqua Blue
A common look on the red carpet, these sleek waves frame one side of the face and fall in front. And the hair on the other side falls at the back. She has a well-defined side part with dark roots that contrast with the aqua-blue hair color.
Katy Perry – Ocean Blue
Celebrity musician Katy Perry’s blue hair shows hints of dark gray and blue for a three-dimensional color effect.
Her rolled bangs are heavy and leave no empty spaces, showcasing the full spectrum of colors. She left her roots dark, which are visible from the sides of her head.
Kylie Jenner – Teal Blue Balayage
For this blue lob haircut, social media celebrity Kylie leaves in her natural, darker hair color for the top half of its length.
The bottom half has a teal blue balayage that gently blends in with her darker color. She keeps a curved side part so more of her is pushed to one side.
Lady Gaga – Arctic Blue Highlights
Celebrity musician Lady Gaga’s blue hairstyle of choice is a folded topknot rather than a circular bun on the crown of her head. It’s neatly combed to take care of any stray hairs. Her arctic blue highlights blend with her platinum blonde hair color.
Lilah Parsons – Turquoise Blue Dip Dye
Here, she’s gotten a blue highlights on brown hair that only covers the ends of her hair, so it’s only a few inches of light coloring.
Lilah’s natural brown hair slowly transitions to turquoise blue, first becoming a shade of blonde. And on top, she has some wispy curtain bangs.
Lily Allen – Midnight Blue
Lily Allen chose a bob-cut hairstyle that ends just above her chin and keeps a neat edge all around.
The shade is a consistent midnight blue with no other colors or highlights, while the bob is straightened and curved inward.
Megan Thee Stallion – Neon Blue
Two long, curled tendrils frame her face, and her baby hairs are combed aside. These blue space buns use the entire length of African-American celebrity Megan Thee Stallion’s hair.
Her neon blue hair is parted from the middle into two sections and twisted into buns on the sides of her head.
Nicki Minaj – Half Blonde Half Blue
Celebrity Nicki is well-known for trying different hair colors. This blue and platinum blonde hair color combination is even more gorgeous than the rapper’s pink hair.
Here, one side of her head is platinum blonde, while the other is dark blue, and bangs are two-toned as well.
She has a layered hairstyle and heavy, full fringe bangs without any gaps.
Niki DeMartino – Denim Blue Ombre
Here, the shorter layers are curled outwards so they wrap around the longer layers for added volume.
The denim blue ombre colors the bottom half of her longer layers, while the shorter layers only have some hints of color.
Nikita Dragun – Turquoise Blue
Nikita’s style is a simple and sleek lob that ends just above her shoulders, and the front fringe is cut longer than the backside.
The color is a pale turquoise blue all over, and she has a straight side part with the hair tucked behind her ear on one side.
Njomza – Tiffany Blue Ombre
The front fringes on both sides appear longer than her hair on the back. She styles the bottom half into soft beach waves, and her wispy bangs end just above her eyebrows.
The blue highlights with hints of blonde mixed in to make the color seem lighter.
Sharaya J. – Sapphire Blue
Famous celebrity rapper, Sharaya J.’s hair is a heavy curl that can keep its shape when molded with wax.
Here, she dyed her hair a sapphire blue that appears lights on the sides because of the fade. The top of her hair is a pompadour that leans to one side.
Steph Lecor – Royal Blue
The color is a deep royal blue with hints of silver on her fringes, and there’s some lightening on the ends. Her long hair is cut into layers, with the top fringe swept to one side with a deep side parting.
DJ Tigerlily – Electric Blue
Her hair has a neat middle part and is tucked behind her ear on one side. On the other side, her electric blue hair falls to the front. Only the ends are loosely curled, while the top half remains smooth and sleek.
These 23 celebrities with blue hair are a great source of inspiration if you want to find new shades of blue to dye your hair or ideas for hairstyles that complement your hair color. And if you’re considering dyeing your hair blue, these trendy celebs can give you a couple of tips.
Celebrities With Red Hair
Bella Thorne – Brown Copper Red
Bella Thorne has not only a stunning look but also a great complexion. And her brown copper hair with red reflexes suits her natural glow like no other. For this event, Bella pulled off a braided low bun and bangs.
Christina Hendricks – Ginger Red
Christina Hendricks is by far one of the most beautiful redheads from the cinema industry. Her ginger red hair looks stunning with fair skin and pink undertones. You can see the hair working its magic because it greatly highlights those deep blue eyes.
Debra Messing – Auburn Red Curls
Isn’t she a sight for sore eyes? And this red hairstyle certainly places Debra Messing into the spotlight every time she hits the red carpet. You can immediately see the thickness of the hair and those voluminous curls that give that amazing dimension.
Emma Stone – Dark Copper Red
Emma Stone is one of America’s sweethearts, and she stuns with every appearance. Though she’s one of the most famous redheads in Hollywood, she is actually a natural blonde! All eyes and cameras are on her because she has a simple yet glamorous style that makes you hold your breath. As a woman with fair skin like hers, you might want to use a similar hair color: a dark red copper.
Florence Welch – Long Auburn Red
Florence Welch has a unique style, and she sports a long red celebrity hairstyle with waves and bangs. Sometimes she keeps the nuance of her hair lighter. Other times she fancies and adds a greater pop of color to the whole look.
Jo Newman – Curly Copper Red
Look at all that texture and thickness! Not many women can brag about such curls, but there’s always a way of getting them. Tease the hair to get volume at the roots or use a crimping iron. Use a curling wand and separate the strands for more dimension.
Lucille Ball – Classic Red
Miss those old times when women styled their hair up, in curly buns and voluminous bangs? No worries, you can adapt these redhead celebrity hairstyles to modern days. Create volume for the top and opt for bangs that you’ll round with a curler.
Madeline Brewer – Bright Red
Wondering how to place your mane into the spotlight just the way Madeline Brewer did? Firstly, opt for a redhead celebrity hairstyle in a tone that suits your skin. Comb the hair to the back and wear the mane loose. Create smooth, simple waves.
Tyra Banks – Strawberry Red
Tyra Banks always pays attention to every single detail. And how couldn’t she when all cameras are always pointed at her? This strawberry pale red makes her skin look smooth and highlights those incredible green eyes. Even if it has a messy look, the hairstyle is elegant and has loads of volume.
Amy Adams – Auburn Red Curls
Here’s one of the redhead celebrities with curly hair that doesn’t need any introduction as she’s been featured three times as one of the world’s highest-paid actresses. We think that her charisma is primarily due to her fabulous mermaid-like red curls. Don’t you agree?
Rumer Willis – Dark Auburn Curls
Short hair has always looked beautiful on Rumer, but this curly lob with side-swept bangs is one of our favorites because of how gorgeous her red hair looks against her fair porcelain skin. On the other hand, her curls keep her hair away from her face, so her beautiful jawline takes center stage.