The 2023 Celebrity Hair Revolution: Astonishing Transformations Featuring Lily James, Brad Pitt, and Beyond!

2023 brings fresh hairstyles. Celebrities continue to be a great source of inspiration with their daring hair transformations, from dramatic color changes to dramatic haircuts and even long hair extensions.

Lily James embraced the lob trend at the 80th Golden Globe Awards on January 10. Showing up at The Beverly Hilton in Los Angeles with shorter locks, the Pam & Tommy star's hairstyle was influenced by the 90s, as shared by her hairstylist, Halley Brisker. Brisker, known for his work on Sydney Sweeney, Simone Ashley, and Sadie Sink, once again worked his magic on James' hair.

James had her crown styled by Brisker, who created bouncy curls using hair pieces from Great Lengths for added volume. The beauty guru shared this information on Instagram, also mentioning that Olaplex was used to prep her locks. Besides sporting a new length, James surprised everyone by debuting a warm chestnut hue that beautifully contrasted with her red Versace gown. This color transformation follows her previous looks in 2022, where she rocked a blonde, jet black, and strawberry blonde crown.

At the Golden Globes, Kaley Cuoco decided to switch things up and go for a darker look, leaving behind her signature sunny mane. On the red carpet, the Flight Attendant actress flaunted her new style, featuring curtain bangs pulled up into an intricate chignon. This hairstyle perfectly complemented Cuoco's lavender Vera Wang gown, which elegantly draped over her baby bump. (In October 2022, Cuoco and her boyfriend, Tom Pelphrey, announced their pregnancy, expecting their first child.)

Her hairstylist, Christine Symonds, exclusively shared about the hair arrangement, saying, "Given the ethereal dress adorned with beautiful bows and jewels on the straps, we decided on an updo to keep the focus on the dress's simple elegance." Symonds also revealed using Clairol Professional Shimmer Lights Leave-In Styling Treatment and Clairol Shimmer Lights Thermal Shine Spray for heat protection during the styling process.

Apart from Cuoco and James, another notable transformation at the ceremony was Brad Pitt's dapper haircut. Fans couldn't help but swoon over his spiky golden strands that cascaded in various directions, giving him a renewed youthful appearance. Many drew comparisons to Pitt's '90s hairstyle. Prior to the event, Pitt had sported longer locks, often slicked back.

Keep scrolling to see the best celebrity hair transformations from 2023:

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Lily James, Brad Pitt and More Celebrity Hair Transformations of 2023

In 2023, celebrities continue to inspire us with their daring hair transformations. Lily James, for instance, showcased a stylish lob at the 80th Golden Globe Awards. Her shortened tresses, created by renowned hairstylist Halley Brisker, were a tribute to the '90s era.

James had her crown styled by Brisker in bouncy curls, using hair pieces from Great Lengths to add volume. The beauty guru, sharing the details on Instagram, also mentioned that her locks were prepared with Olaplex. Along with debuting a new length, James surprised with a warm chestnut hue that beautifully contrasted her red Versace gown. This color transformation comes after the Baby Driver star previously rocked a blonde, jet black, and strawberry blonde crown in 2022.

For the Golden Globes, Kaley Cuoco decided to go dark, deviating from her usual sunny mane. On the red carpet, the Flight Attendant actress showcased her new dark look, featuring curtain bangs styled into an intricate chignon. This elegant hairstyle perfectly complemented Cuoco's lavender Vera Wang gown, which gracefully draped over her baby bump. (In October 2022, the Meet Cute actress and her boyfriend, Tom Pelphrey, shared the exciting news of their first child's arrival.)

The dress had ethereal qualities with beautiful bows and jewels on the straps, so her hairstylist, Christine Symonds, chose to do an updo to maintain the dress's simple elegance. To prep Cuoco's hair, Symonds used Clairol Professional Shimmer Lights Leave-In Styling Treatment and Clairol Shimmer Lights Thermal Shine Spray for heat protection.

At the ceremony, Brad Pitt also showed off a new haircut that had fans swooning. His spiky golden strands fell in various directions, giving him a youthful appearance. Many compared this trim to a hairstyle he sported in the '90s, as he had previously worn longer hair slicked back.

Keep scrolling to see the best celebrity hair transformations from 2023:

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Zoe Saldana

Saldana ditched her long locks for a bouncy lob haircut, unveiling the chic do on July 11 while doing press in London for her new film Special Ops: Lioness.

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Brooklyn Decker

Decker unveiled her revamped hairstyle on June 3, posting a photo on Instagram showcasing her fresh and stylish layered lob. In the caption, she playfully expressed the timing of her decision, stating, "Yesterday at 3:38 we made a decision and at 5:30 we did a thing …"

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Megan Fox

The ‘Till Death star had her fiery red mane slightly cut, showing off the subtle transformation via Instagram on June 3.

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Katharine McPhee

McPhee unveiled a blunt bob via Instagram on May 31. “New haircut,” she captioned the social media post, which unveiled her sharp coiffure.

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Cheryl Burke

The DWTS alumni introduced her new blunt-cut bangs when she made an appearance at the 30th Annual Race To Erase MS Gala in June 2023.

"Spot anything changed?!" she later wrote as the caption for an Instagram Story picture showcasing her fresh look.

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Sarah Michelle Gellar

The Wolf Pack star shared a snapshot on her Instagram in May 2023, proudly showcasing her fresh summer cut. Captioned with enthusiasm, she stated, "Got my new bob, all ready for the holiday weekend." Adding a cheeky reminder, she humorously highlighted that today is the only day when it's socially acceptable to playfully say "C U Next Tuesday."

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Lucy Liu

Lucy Liu

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Reese Witherspoon

The Legally Blonde actress took to Instagram on May 23 to show off her freshly chopped bangs. Witherspoon looked refreshed as her wispy fringe framed her face.

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Lupita Nyong’o

Following the decision to cut off her sister locks in April and introducing a shorter hairstyle, Nyong'o surprised everyone with a fully shaved head on May 10. Sharing a selfie showcasing her new look on Instagram, the Little Monsters star expressed her delight, stating, "Happy without hair."

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Megan Thee Stallion

Following her appearances at the 2023 CMT Music Awards and the Vanity Fair Oscar Party on March 12, where she showcased her stunning voluminous dark curls, the talented rapper known for her hit song "Savage" decided to switch things up by coloring her hair a vibrant honey blonde. She took to Instagram on April 16 to reveal her dazzling transformation.

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Lupita Nyong’o

On April 16, the talented star of Black Panther, Lupita Nyong’o, shared a momentous transformation with her followers. Via Instagram, she bid a heartfelt farewell to her beloved sisterlocks. Reflecting on their beauty and thickness, Nyong’o expressed gratitude for their presence in her life. And then, without hesitation, she revealed her stunning new buzzcut. The actress's bold move created quite a stir among fans and sparked discussions about embracing change and embracing one's natural beauty.

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Charli D’Amelio

The TikTok star was nearly unrecognizable as she debuted a wet blonde bob at Revolve Festival during Coachella on April 15.

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Cara Delevingne

The gorgeous supermodel decided to trade her lengthy tresses for a chic and stylish shaggy bob. Sharing the exciting news on Instagram, Delevingne's talented hairstylist, Riawna Capri, revealed on April 3 that this beauty too has opted for a shorter look just in time for summer.

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Shania Twain

The renowned singer, known for her hit song "Any Man of Mine," made a stunning appearance on the red carpet of the CMT Music Awards on April 2, flaunting her vibrant red hairstyle. During an interview with E! News that evening, she candidly shared her new experimental approach with color, attributing it to her natural graying process.

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Julia Roberts

The Pretty Woman star surprised Us when she traded in her signature middle part for fierce bangs. She unveiled the new ‘do while promoting jewelry by Chopard on March 28.

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Ciara

Following her stunning dark brown bob at the Vanity Fair Oscar Party on March 12, the talented singer behind "Goodies" debuted a beautiful bronde mane at the Fashion Trust U.S. Awards in Los Angeles on March 21.

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Olivia Wilde

The Fashion Trust U.S. Awards in Los Angeles on March 21 saw the presence of the Babylon star, who showcased a stunning hairstyle. Her hairstylist Mara Roszak revealed that the inspiration behind the messy yet chic curtain bangs was the coveted "French girl" aesthetic.

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Leighton Meester

The Gossip Girl alum debut micro bangs at the Shazam! Fury of the Gods premiere in Los Angeles on March 14.

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Mindy Kaling

After rocking long tresses at the 95th Academy Awards in on March 12, the Office alum unveiled a chic lob a the Vanity Fair Oscar Party in Los Angeles.

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Chrissy Teigen

The Cravings author ditched her honey-colored strands for red ones and debuted a chic cut at the Vanity Fair Oscar Party in Los Angeles on March 12.

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Julia Garner

While the Ozark alum has been known to rock a short cut, she revealed an elevated pixie cut at the Vanity Fair Oscar Party in Los Angeles on March 12.

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Michelle Williams

The Fablemans star said goodbye to her sleek bob and hello to an edgy pixie. Williams showed off the new ‘do at the 95th Academy Awards in Los Angeles on March 12.

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Kourtney Kardashian

The Poosh founder shocked fans when she revealed she had dyed her brunette locks platinum blonde on March 5.

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Lisa Rinna

The Real Housewives of Beverly Hills alum ditched her signature pixie cut for a shiny bowl cut at the Vivienne Westwood show during Paris Fashion Week on March 4.

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Camille Razat

The lead actress of Emily in Paris revealed her radiant red hair at the Victoria Beckham show during Paris Fashion Week on March 3. This new look marks a significant change for the star, who has predominantly sported a blonde hairstyle throughout her career.

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Charlize Theron

After shocking Us with a jet black mullet in December 2022, the Sweet November actress unveiled a blonde bob at Paris Fashion Week on February 28.

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Natalia Dyer

The famous actress from Stranger Things decided to change up her look by trading her usual dark brown hair for a stunning strawberry blonde shade. She surprised everyone with this dramatic hair transformation while attending the Saint Laurent show at Paris Fashion Week on February 28.

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Dorit Kemsley

The star of The Real Housewives of Beverly Hills made a change to her hair by switching from her sunny blonde locks to bronde ones. She proudly showed off her stunning transformation on Instagram on February 18, captioning the photo with "Love my new color."

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Garcelle Beauvais

The celebrity intensified her appearance by sporting vibrant red hair, bidding farewell to her iconic brown tresses. Sharing her transformation on January 6 through Instagram, she exclaimed, "New year, New me!"

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Lizzo

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Hailey Bieber

The Rhode founder debuted a new bob in January 2023, which she compared to Gwyneth Paltrow’s character in The Royal Tenenbaums.

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Dove Cameron 

Dove’s fiery side came to the forefront in January when she unveiled her vibrant red locks. Celebrity hairstylist Jacob Rosenberg carefully crafted this mesmerizing look, using Goldwell’s SilkLift Zero Ammonia Lightener. To achieve the desired effect, he skillfully blended this product with Goldwell Topchic Colorance and Pure Pigments, resulting in a stunning "deep, blue-red" hue that beautifully balanced Dove’s complexion.

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Kyle Richards

After sporting a dark crown for so long, the Real Housewives of Beverly Hills celebrity decided to brighten up her locks. In January, she unveiled stunning honey-colored highlights, expertly crafted by the renowned beauty guru Dimitris Giannetos, based in Los Angeles.

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Lily James

The Rebecca star debuted a chic brunette bob at the 80th Golden Globes. 

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Brad Pitt

The Babylon actor, who donned a longer ‘do throughout 2022, turned heads with a spirited chop at the Golden Globes.

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Kaley Cuoco

The Big Bang Theory alum traded in her blonde strands for latte-colored locks.