The 10 Best Celebrity Hair Transformations Of Fall 2026 To Inspire Your Next Salon Trip

With each season, many tend to look for a physical change they can make, and going for a new hairstyle is often the most obvious choice. Naturally, celebrities are no different in that department, as they love switching things up over time. For fall 2026, many of the rich and famous have gone for hair changes, whether it be drastic chops or subtle shade upgrades.

From Hailey Bieber to Zendaya, some of the biggest beauty and fashion trendsetters decided that September and October 2026 were a great time for a new hair look, and with that, they have given us plenty of inspiration for change. Whether you want to go darker like Sophie Turner and Dakota Johnson, or you're simply fed up with your length and ready for a fresh start à la Ariana Grande and Whitney Leavitt — these celebrity hair transformations are proof that switching it up for fall is worth it!

While Ariana Grande has made some hair mistakes over the years, the star's new haircut isn't among them. In October 2026, Ari shared snapshots of her new bob haircut with flipped-out ends. The addition of the slicked-back side bangs helped modernize the retro look, giving it a fresh twist. Prior to her short brown bob, the "Hate That I Made You Love Me" singer rocked long brown hair, which she often wore in her signature ponytail.

We've already established that Sophie Turner's style is seriously serving post-Joe Jonas divorce, and with her recent hair change, the actor has enhanced her moody and dramatic aesthetic. In October 2026, Turner debuted long dark brown hair, a daring departure from the warm-toned light brown she rocked before. Speaking to The Sunday Morning Herald in August 2026, Turner said, "I've been dyeing my hair since I was 13, when I had to go red for 'Game of Thrones,' so I don't really identify with any hair color these days, although it's interesting to see how the world reacts."

In September 2026, Hailey Bieber gave us a subtle yet noticeable hair change, proving that even switching it up ever so slightly can create a completely different effect. The actor darkened her dark blond hair, adding more contrast to her look for fall. Of course, the model is known as a major hair trendsetter, and back in 2024 we discussed how Hailey Bieber embraced the bouffant bob, a trend that took off thanks to her.

Zendaya's stunning beauty transformation has given us numerous dramatic changes, and in September 2026, the actor surprised us once again by chopping her short bob into a chic pixie.

Of course, the short length looks absolutely incredible on the "Dune" star, and Zendaya leaned into the look even more by dressing up as Halle Berry for Halloween. For those who don't know, Berry rocked a pixie haircut for years, proving that short hair can be stylish and versatile too.

Among the stars who welcomed a hair change in October 2026 is Billie Eilish. The "Birds of a Feather" singer ditched her long, dark brunette look for a chic strawberry blond bob. While Billie Eilish's natural hair color is so different from her signature look, the lighter hair shade is much closer to it than the almost-black look she rocked. The warm tone helped soften the star's features, giving Eilish a completely new look for the end of the year.

Reality television star Whitney Leavitt decided to go back to a look she had previously rocked by chopping her long copper hair into a chic French bob. The "Secret Lives of Mormon Wives" star showed off the change in September 2026, proving that sometimes cutting quite a bit of length is the right choice. However, Leavitt is no stranger to a bob, as the star sported one in previous years too.

Like many, Dakota Johnson has decided to darken her hair for the colder months. The "Materialists" actor is known for her long hair and bangs, a style she's rarely changed. "I'm like, obviously physically attached to my hair, but I'm very emotionally attached to it," she admitted to Etalk in August 2025. "I should probably change things up, but I don't think I will." While Johnson kept her signature hairstyle, in September 2026 she showed off her dark brown hair, a color that suits her so well.

Jessica Chastain is definitely among the stars known for their copper locks, and seeing the actor change her hair color was certainly a surprise. The "Interstellar" star donned a copper bob in September 2026, but in October she showed off the same short length in platinum blond. The super light shade created a low-contrast look, adding plenty of softness to the star's face. As side-by-side pics show, both shades look fabulous on Chastain, who has shown how sophisticated a bob haircut can look for fall.

In September 2026, Scarlett Johansson stunned with a wavy and casual lob haircut, proving that chopping some length off while lightening the shade is a very dramatic move. The MCU star, who has rocked long blond hair for years, cut her locks into a shoulder-length bob, which she tends to style in loose, beachy waves. While short bobs can feel harsh and dramatic, a longer, wavy bob cut is a more casual option.

"The White Lotus" star Aimee Lou Wood's signature long brown hair is now cut into a '90s bob with flipped-out ends, similar to the hairstyle that Ariana Grande also debuted. Wood showed off the new hairstyle in September 2026, embracing a slightly messier approach to styling it. While bobs can look sleek, allowing your hair's natural movement to shine creates a unique, youthful, and nostalgic look. Now, if you care for more seasonal change, let the most stylish TV characters be your fall 2026 outfit inspo!