Blake Lively Hair Fails That Were More Sloppy Than Sleek

Ever since her breakthrough in the mid-2000s, Hollywood star Blake lively has been known for her impact on beauty and fashion. In fact, the stunning style transformation of Blake Lively is one we still admire, and Blake Lively's Met Gala outfits over the years are some of the best looks we've seen.

When it comes to hair, Lively has also been known for luscious waves, mesmerizing shades of blond, and incredible healthy length. And as we continue admiring Lively's hair, the truth is that the actor, just like all of us, is no stranger to a bad hair day. In fact, over the years, Lively has rocked some questionable hairstyles — from frizzy updos with visible black bobby pins to awkward choppy haircuts. It's important to point out that Lively has learned from her hair mistakes, as most of her hair faux pas happened in the 2000s. Nevertheless, we have to admit — it's kind of relatable to see celebrities struggling with bad hairstyles.

In 2014, Blake Lively attended the Cannes Film Festival in a stunning black-and-white gown with beautiful makeup that was certainly appropriate for the glamorous occasion. Paired with the look, Lively decided to go with a large, low bun. However, the numerous bobby pins visible along the nape of her neck looked rather messy. With her luscious locks, the "Gossip Girl" star needed the bobby pins to ensure the voluminous bun stayed in place, but they should have been closer in color to her hair.

When Blake Lively showed up to the premiere of "The Sisterhood of the Traveling Pants" in 2005, she was a fresh face that many didn't recognize yet. However, more than two decades later, her hair at the premiere is a look we bet she would never rock today. The star appeared on the red carpet in an orange satin dress with a messy updo that looked like what most of us pull our hair up into when we're at home. Then again, it was the 2000s and the beauty rules were dramatically different.

Even though Blake Lively had her breakthrough in the 2000s, the decade was definitely the worst era for the actor's hair. In 2006, Lively attended a luncheon event to which she showed up in a very casual ensemble with hair somewhere between a messy updo and a faux bob. Lively's face-framing front pieces were all over the place, and the headband she added to the hairstyle certainly didn't help save it. In fact, the actor should have opted for London hair — the effortless tousled updo everyone should try.

A somewhat more recent Blake Lively hair flop happened in 2016 when she attended the amfAR New York Gala alongside her husband, actor Ryan Reynolds. For the occasion, Lively went with glam Old Hollywood curls swept to one side. However, when she showed up to the event, a hair clip was still visible in her hair, something that Lively and her team of stylists were clearly not aware of. Shortly after, the actor removed the clip; however, photos of the faux pas live on the internet forever.

Most of Blake Lively's hair mistakes happened in the 2000s, around the years of her breakthrough, when she most likely didn't have a team of hairstylists around her. In 2005, she showed up to a Teen People event rocking plenty of layers, which seemed rather oddly cut around her face. While Lively looks stunning in a layered hairstyle, this particular cut didn't do her any favors. Luckily, the actor ditched the chopped look for a more refined cut soon after.

In 2008, Blake Lively attended the Teen Choice Awards in a one-shoulder purple dress, which she paired with a low ponytail. In theory, this is a great combination; however, the execution of the ponytail lacked precision. The face-framing pieces looked lovely, however, the crown of her hair seemed very frizzy, which definitely showed up on camera. Using some more products to help create sleekness would have instantly saved this look.

Attending the CFDA Fashion Awards usually calls for exquisite looks featuring perfected outfits, hair, and makeup. In 2009, Blake Lively showed up to the event in a hot pink dress with hair that certainly didn't look professionally done. At the crown of her head, Lively's hair strands were fighting about which side they should go to, creating a look that reminds us of the hairstyle many of us come home with after a fun night out.

When Blake Lively showed up to Spike TV's "Scream 2010," her look was definitely something we were not used to from the actor. Lively went for a dramatic halter-top dress, which she paired with a sleek updo and fun makeup. Unfortunately, while the updo looked perfect from the front, from the sides and back, it looked like a complete mess. Not only were bobby pins messily inserted into her bun, but the hairstyle also started falling apart as the night went on.

In 2008, Blake Lively attended an event by Chanel Fine Jewelry in New York City, and for the occasion, she certainly wasn't serving her best hairstyle. Lively went for a loose ponytail with a pouf on top of her head; however, with all the random pieces sticking out, it looked rather messy. Years later, Lively and her team know that an updo needs plenty of hair products in order to hold shape, and this kind of mistake is not something we'd see her make today.

Even though Blake Lively is known for perfecting the slightly messy hairstyles that look very nonchalant and effortless, the actor also has her fair share of those that are simply too messy. In 2011, Lively attended CinemaCon in Las Vegas, Nevada, and while her hairstyle had plenty of potential, the execution of the updo looked very amateur. In fact, it almost seemed as if the actor did it herself without actually seeing what the back of her head looked like.