The Biggest Celebrity Hair Transformations Of 2025 So Far

Is there a secret hair revolution happening in 2025? We have to ask because some of the biggest names in Hollywood have switched up their looks in the most jaw-dropping ways, and not in the "take off a few inches" kind of way. We're talking buzzcuts and dramatic black-to-platinum transformations.

Admittedly, we're always here for a good hair switch-up. We loved Emma Stone's dramatic pixie hair transformation and how Kate Middleton's 2025 hair color transformation leaned into huge trends. But the names on our list of this year's biggest hair transformations didn't play it safe. Some of them are so dramatically different that they're practically unrecognizable.

While a few of these hair changes were for career roles, others seem to have been purely personal decisions, and we can't help but wonder what's going on. After all, as Coco Chanel once said, "A woman who cuts her hair is about to change her life." Hopefully, none of them end up being drastic hair changes that celebs later admit they regret.

Is it just us, or did the air get hotter with Joey King's copper hair transformation? The actor, known for Netflix's "The Kissing Booth," debuted her new color on July 11, and the difference is astounding. Blond King was cute and soft, but redhead King is capital-T that girl. She captioned her Instagram post debuting the color, "[T]here's a little witch in all of us," which also revealed she'd officially been cast in "Practical Magic 2" alongside returning stars Nicole Kidman and Sandra Bullock.

Like many actors, King has a solid history of changing her hair for roles. She's gone bald, black, and even red before for "The Princess." But this transformation stands head and shoulders above anything she's done before because of how well it suits her. It gives her a natural flush, makes her blue eyes pop, and adds more personality than ever. We hope King keeps this color for as long as possible, though judging by her track record, another hair transformation is probably already in the cards.

If unbelievable hair transformations were an Olympic sport, Brie Larson could easily take the gold. The Marvel star shocked her Instagram followers on June 2 with a bleached, cropped pixie cut. Going from long, blond locks to this might be one of the most drastic changes we've seen over the last year. The change has shifted her aura from a soft, traditional look to something edgier, more modern, and bold.

Larson made the change to short, dark hair for her role in "Elektra," a unique stage adaptation of the Greek tragedy written by Sophocles, and she doesn't seem to be in any rush to grow it back. In March, she shared a video of herself getting a fresh buzzcut on Instagram, even though the show ended in February. But now she's back to blond, and fans are split on the look. One gushed, "Omgoshhh I'm so in love with your hair!!!" while others begged her to grow it out and even compared her to Eminem. We think Larson looks unique, edgy, and confident, and clearly, she loves this hair. That's all that matters.

Lizzo traded her dark locks for icy platinum hair in May, and the transformation is pure superstar energy. We're not just saying that — the "Juice" singer even shared a side-by-side photo of herself and Beyoncé in platinum, and commenters instantly spotted the resemblance. One fan wrote, "Lol when Beyoncé popped up I was like, we [were] all [thinking] it hahaha."

Unlike most of the folks on our list, Lizzo doesn't have one signature hairstyle. She's gone blond before and even attended the 2025 Met Gala with lighter hair. She also loves a good wig and often styles her natural locks in cute, ever-changing ways. But this blond moment caught extra attention because it was such a different vibe for her. The platinum shade suited her so well, and the dark roots gave it a more natural feel. She's since moved on to other colors, but we won't be forgetting her platinum era anytime soon.

Keke Palmer's hair transformation has always had us seated, but her latest 'do has us fully sat because it's right on trend with 2025's short-hair wave. The actor and singer chopped off her red locks in favor of a pixie, which she debuted on August 17. Naturally, her fans loved it. One Instagram commenter said, "Short hair allows you to really get into the FACE. So that's what it's giving... FACE." 

Palmer previously rocked a pixie in 2014, but she grew it out and dyed her hair copper. Since then, she chose hairstyles that kept the same bold color but switched between updos, waves, curls, and other styles that were gorgeous yet competed for attention with her face. With this short cut, all eyes are on her face card. Ultimately, Palmer's oval face shape is perfectly framed by the pixie, which highlights her best features. Who needs more reasons to consider short hair when Palmer's glow-up is all the proof we need?

Kris Jenner has worn her hair short for as long as we can remember, but one recent change proved that she doesn't have to grow it out to have a dramatic transformation. After getting a facelift, the momager switched things up, ditching her signature side-swept pixie for a short bob. The style barely reached the nape of her neck and featured a side part and a small curl in the front. This cut gave her a modern look without looking like she's trying to pass for a teenager. More importantly, we can tell the businesswoman loved her new look, judging by the pictures that flooded her Instagram.

However, the new hair drew a lot of hate online, though it's hard to tell if the criticism was genuine or just another round of Kardashian-bashing. One commenter wrote, "Sorry, no hate, but that hairstyle has to go. It's not becoming of you at all." Another quipped, "What the curl is going on?" Whether or not fans have liked the haircut, there's no denying that it brought out a side of her we haven't seen in years.