14 Celeb Hairstyles That Were Just NO
Celebrities have access to some of the finer things in life we “common folk” will never get our hands on. They have personal assistants, personal stylists, personal trainers, and personal chefs. Seems like there's a lot of personal primping and pampering when it comes to the “needs” of the rich and famous.
One thing's for sure, these aides and 24/7 on-call right hand men and women must make sure their bosses always looks sharp and never miss a beat. That's why it's safe to say that although they're usually doing their jobs well, there are times when the ball is dropped and celebs walk out of hair salons looking like their quaff got tangled up in a tornado or a bird mistook their head for an egg maternity ward. Where were the personal “whatevers” when said celebs went out in public with those tragic hairdos?
Naturally, it can't always be the assistant's fault, but can we at least blame the hairdresser? Yes, styles and trends come and go, but for these 12 looks, it's hard to imagine there was a time when looking like one's finger got caught in the electric socket was hot. And did these celebs really think their hair looked good, or were they just acting the part in order to remain confident as the tabloids had a field day picking them apart strand by strand?
Let's take a walk down memory lane (even though we'd love to forget we ever saw these 'dos) and relish in the “hair-raising” looks of celebrity hairdos gone wrong. Straight or curly, crimped or permed, these styles will make you say thanks to your hairdresser for not making you look like a clown. It's time to “cut” to the chase and have a laugh at these celebs' expense.
14 Christina Aguilera
This is one celeb that has never been afraid to try something new, especially when it's a style that is wild. From her first hit song 'Genie In A Bottle' we loved this blonde bombshell, and when she came onto the scene she certainly gave our other pop stars a run for their money. She was the biggest competition for Britney Spears. And with that level of fame and competition we understand she had to try some wild styles and often it was her hair that took the hit. We have seen her hair look wild, fried and even braided in ways we never thought possible. We commend her creativity and willingness to keep trying new things but some of the hairstyles we've seen her sport on the red carpet or even during a performance have been less than stellar. With that said, you now understand why Christina Aguilera deserves a solid spot on this list.
13 Ke$ha
Ke$ha has gone through many looks, some mild, some wild, some even wilder, but on one unfortunate red carpet occasion, she arrived at a party looking like she's already partied a little too hard the night before and woke up not knowing where she was, or where her hairbrush was, for that matter. Sure, she's been through a lot, but that's really no excuse for using a year's supply of hair product to get your point across. One cigarette lighter misfire, and her whole head would have been up in flames. The only plus side to that would be the fact that the hairdo would no longer exist. She may sing “We R Who We R,” but the last time anyone checked, Ke$ha was a human female, not a seahorse. At least she was confident that no windstorm, no matter the strength, would ruin her look. Although, some may argue it was ruined upon arrival.
12 Justin Timberlake
He did bring sexy back, but years ago, the singing sensation and sometimes actor Justin Timberlake's hairdo was miles away from anything resembling sexy. The super-curly, overly-dyed 'do atop an otherwise undeniably cute guy's head was a far cry from the suave, sophisticated, and dapper dude we know and love today. Indeed, that early 2000s look may have been Britney-approved, but the trend-setting and always put-together Jessica Biel (JT's now wife) would never be caught dead (or, more importantly, alive) with a freaky fella on her arm who looked like a Cabbage Patch Doll. Or an actual head of cabbage for that matter. Perhaps the boy band needed a little taste of curl in its ensemble, but as a solo artist, less is definitely more when it comes to hairstyling. Expensive clothing and the finest shoes? Go for it. Weekly perms, and gobs of mousse and gel? Let's just say “Cry Me a River.”
11 Kate Gosselin
When we first became acquainted with Kate Gosselin, she was a married, dowdy, chubby(ish) new mom with a brand new reality show and a litter of kids to tend to for all the world to view. But just like most people who achieve instant fame, a new look is in order to keep up with the constant pressures of Hollywood. Part of the mom of eight's new appearance was a questionable hairdo that was mind-boggling. It was highlighted quite dramatically and cut into a multi-dimensional and unbalanced creation never before seen on a human head. But the gal rocked it, and never gave in to trolls who'd relentlessly criticize not only her parenting style, but the mystery that was nestled atop her head. These days, Gosselin has a more typical look, but no one will forget when the Jon & Kate Plus 8 star went to the hairdresser and let Edward Scissorhands do his magic.
10 Nicole Richie
She's got things under control now, but there was a time when Nicole Richie was Paris Hilton's sidekick and looked anything but put together. She was a hot mess with a hairdo to match. She'd often experiment with her looks, and while they all stuck out, nothing stuck. Which is a good thing, because her choices in style left much to be desired. One particular look featured her long, greasy hair which was already died in a variety of colors, and seemed to include the addition of yarn or some other string not meant to be attached to one's head woven in haphazardly. Of course, she trotted around with an air of confidence, but even BFF Hilton must have thought she was hanging out with a weirdo. Thankfully, Richie learned what worked for her (and the rest of us, for that matter) and is now considered a style-maker. She must look back on old photos and wonder who let her out of the house looking like a circus sideshow act.
9 David Beckham
Usually, the world's favorite soccer star/model is beyond sexy, and his skills on the field match his flair for fashion. 99% of the time, dad David Beckham is impeccably dressed, buff beyond belief, and well-coiffed, but even the handsomest and most put-together of fellas can miss a beat every once in a while. And that is exactly what happened the fateful day Mr. Beckham decided to sport tight blonde cornrows for a change of pace. Surely his fashion-minded wife, Victoria, didn't go for this 'do, but with a captivating smile like Beckham's, it is more than likely that even she was momentarily OK with the different hairstyle and allowed her hot hubby to leave the house to be seen in public. Luckily, the suave sportsman went back to a more well-accepted style and we can all put this braided abomination in the past. Focus on those abs, not the hair, Dave!
8 Donald Trump
While America and the rest of the world disagree with one another on the validity of President Donald Trump's policies and Twitter practices, there's one Trump-related topic nearly everyone can come together on - his wacky hairstyle that's only gotten weirder as time has gone by. The color and texture are more unique than Trump's personality, and the cut and style have yet to be replicated - except perhaps in a Saturday Night Live skit or political cartoon sketch. Of course, “The Donald” must think his hairstyle is “huge,” but if he were a contestant on a reality show judging good hairstyles, he'd be the first to be “fired.” Perhaps during his four years in office, Trump will come to realize the woes of his hair ways and get a cut that will get him the public's vote for another four. Until then, we'll be as interested in the mesmerizing comb-over as we are in Trump's plans for immigration and healthcare reform.
7 Helena Bonham Carter
She's quirky, mysterious, “goth,” and utterly unique, but one thing that stands out when it comes to the talented actress, Helena Bonham Carter, is her flair for hair that's almost exclusively a mess. We all know her wild hairdos are styled intentionally, but even for a lady who takes her look to the extreme, her hairstyles are even stranger than her unforgettable roles in Alice in Wonderland, Corpse Bride, and Planet of the Apes. Carter's natural beauty often goes undetected due to the distraction her hair creates, and even if you can get past the scare of her hair, what comes next is always a fashion selection that suddenly makes her hair look a little less crazy. We love Carter for pushing the envelope and her sense of individuality, but there comes a time when even the most out-of-the-box celeb must try to reel it in a little. Maybe a neat ponytail now and then, Helena?
6 Britney Spears
Pop tart Britney Spears has sported many a 'do in her years in the public eye, from blonde twirls, to flat ironed smoothness, to extensions and weaves, and more. Some hairstyles have received the thumbs up while others were a huge miss, but when Ms. Spears went off the deep end and took clippers to her own head shaving herself as bald as a baby's butt, her look was never more horrifying and hopefully never will be. Most of all, the pop princess shocked herself, going totally ballistic and landing herself in psychiatric treatment. Thankfully, she got the help so desperately needed and her natural hair grew back just fine, because “bald and beautiful” was not doing it for Spears. While Spears is a cute gal and has gotten her fit body back, she's certainly not stunning enough to go hairless. Short hair? Perhaps. But Mr. Clean doesn't need a female counterpart to get the job done.
5 Gwen Stefani
We've seen this star sport the most creative and wild outfits out there, it seems like her whole career was built around weird and funky. This is what made her so loveable when she first came onto the scene as the lead signer of the rock band No Doubt. Since the 90's has attended every event with a completely different looks, constantly shocking her fans who seem to enjoy seeing the diva create her own trends. But there were a few times that her hair turned out looking a little disastrous. She always looks immaculately groomed, but there have been times that she showed up to a red carpet event looking like she just had her hair done by a random on the street. To think, she actually paid top dollar for these looks?
4 Rumer Willis
As a child of two celebrity parents, a girl like Rumer Willis is always subject to scrutiny. From her talent, to her “odd beauty” looks, to her dating life, etc., Willis is often changing up many facets of her life, with fashion forward trends and her own signature creations. She's never shy to express herself through her wardrobe, makeup, and hair, and usually she comes out looking cool and confident. While she may have had the “confident” thing down when she once decided on a short, fluffy, bleached blonde style, “cool” wasn't exactly the result. The color washed out her pale complexion and the texture of the hair rivaled that of cotton candy. Luckily hair grows back and hair dye is readily available, because this look was no match for the better 'dos Willis has sported. Even mom Demi's shaved head for her famed movie role back in the day looked better than Rumer's cotton ball crown.
3 Celine Dion
Celine Dion's voice is one of the best in the world, but when it comes to hair, she's only recently nailed it as well as she can those high notes. One particularly not-so-hot look was a curled blonde 'do that was so not Dion it may as well have sunk with the Titanic. Usually a solid brunette, this bleached blonde look was a complete 180 for the songstress who usually keeps things pretty basic. Perhaps she was bored with the status quo or her stylist suggested the shift in her appearance, but if she actually liked it, Dion was singing “All By Myself.” Dion is a beauty, but this 'do was the beast. Thankfully the singer has more money than a vault, so a new dye job and style was easy to achieve once she realized how much better she'd look with virtually any other style. “The Power of Love” and a good stylist had Dion looking decent soon after.
2 Kelly Osbourne
The Osbourne family has always been rather wild and whacky, do you remember the days of The Osbournes, the show was among the first reality tv shows that gave us insight into the crazy lives of the rich and famous. Kelly Osbourne was featured on the show with her strong personality and unique looks, sporting different styles almost every episode. She has come a long way as she is currently a fashion designer and tv presenter who is quite stylish herself. But even if she is currently on pointe with fashion, this was not always the case. As pictured above, she has had many, many hair fails over the years.
1 Miley Cyrus
Miley Cyrus is no stranger to pushing the style envelope, and although some may find her taste to be overly-sexual or plain kooky, she usually looks edgy and attractive. She's had all sorts of hairdos, from long and wavy to cropped and bleached, but one particular look was literally hair-raising, when Cyrus stepped out in a foot-high, spiked 'do with bleached blonde tips and dark roots. Heaven knows how much hair product went into making that creation able to defy gravity, but the wild look turned heads based on its geometric structure alone. She may not have been swinging from a “Wrecking Ball,” but that hairstyle was more of a force of nature than anything that could knock down even the tallest building. She still looked hot, but that hairdo was thankfully a short-lived experiment. It must have taken a long time to wash out all the gel and putty, but with Cyrus' affinity for twerking and grinding, a long shower was probably a good thing for the celeb.