Hair-Volution : Katy Perry

Katy Perry first erupted onto the music scene in 2008 with her distinctive glossy black locks and dazzling blue eyes. Since then, this adventurous style chameleon has turned her hair every shade imaginable, cropping it short, growing it long, straightening, curling and crimping it. Katy has done it all and somehow every new hair experiment seems to suit her. Here's a glance at all of Katy's previous hairstyles and how each of them gave her a completely different look.

Root to Tip

Arguably one of the world's most recognizable music stars, Katy Perry's hairstyles have evolved along with her career. She has had her jet black hair cut in a sophisticated straight bob 1, a curly cropped look with short fringe at 2, a teased, choppy trim with side fringe at 3, a modern and piecey mid-length layered style with blunt bangs 4, a voluminous pin-up perfect look at 5, smooth straight locks at 6, rolling long waves 7, and an elegant updo at 8.

True Blue

Katy's debut movie role in the Smurfs inspired her to literally take on her Smurfette character with vivid blue locks. She wore her stand out aqua tresses in a number of different styles. Crimped at 1, she tried bouffant upstyles at 2, 4 & 5, a chic cropped bob at 3 and an asymmetrical one at 8. She also experimented with a wacky Wonder Woman hairdo at 6 and a high wrapped ponytail at 7.

Pretty in Pink

Keeping in tune with her whimsical and cartoonish appeal, Katy went bright pink with conspicuous cerise hair.

Lighter Locks

The 29-year-old songstress took the plunge and went from pitch black locks to extreme shades of blonde and red. She wears a pale wheat blonde look at 1, ombré strawberry blonde locks at 2, ginger curled tresses at 3 and a trendy platinum bob with hot pink tinged roots at 4.

Rainbow Nation

Katy's colourific hair history is a vast one, she has dyed her hair a fluorescent orchid hue 1, candy apple green 2, a rainbow of highlights at 3, 4 & 5 and an enigmatic dark violet at 6.

Hair Accessories

Katy also adds interesting hair accessories to her unique styles that make them that much more dramatic. From a gold Dolce & Gabbana crown at 1, a bejeweled headband at 2, a flower decked Alice band at 3, a romantic floral crown at 4, a Dolce & Gabbana printed bandana at 5 and an embellished Great Gatsby inspired hair band at 6.

My favourite Katy Perry hairstyle has to be the straight cropped bob, whether in black, blonde or blue, I think it suits her most.

Which of Katy Perry's Hairstyles do you think suits her best or worst?

Hair-volution : Rihanna

Rihanna changes her hairstyle more in one season than most of us probably will in a lifetime. The chameleon of haircuts, Riri is never afraid to experiment with new and innovative styles, bold colours and edgy cuts. With her stunning looks, heart-shaped face and striking eyes, it's easy to see why almost every look suits her. She's had her hair cropped to the shortest span, curled, straightened, coloured & extended to long luscious lengths. If you're searching for your own hairstyle inspiration, this overview of Rihanna's Hair Evolution is a great place to start.

The Short Cuts

1. Rihanna took a plunge and cropped off all her locks in a choppy pixie cut last September. 2 & 4. She's also sported a honey blonde faux mohawk with shaved off sides. 3 & 5. In 2010 she was swept over with a commanding two-tone black and blonde look. 6. Her heavy asymmetrical fringe draws all the attention to her dazzling green eyes. 7. Rihanna pushes the envelope in a strawberry blonde slicked over hairstyle. 8. The angle of her side-parted style perfectly compliments her heart-shaped face.

The Bob

Rihanna reinvented the bob in 2007 & has tried out every variation since. 1 & 2. She wears it slick & straight, impeccably ironed with a blunt fringe. 3. Riri stuns in a shoulder length bob with caramel highlights. 4. Rihanna is most famous for her inventive asymmetrical bob with perfect angular lines. 5. She's also showed us how to wear a curly bob beautifully. 6. An interesting way to enhance your regular mod bob is by adding multi-tonal streaks.

Mid-Lengths

1 & 6. Never in fear of a radical colour change, Riri went golden blonde and layered early in 2012. 2. A volumized curly quiff was her choice of style in August 2011. 3. She started out with a much simpler front-layered look when she stepped onto the music scene in 2006. 4. Rihanna plays it sweet with crimped waves. 5. In May 2012, she dyed her hair licorice black and fiercely styled it with tousled side waves and a side undercut. 

Longer lengths

1. Tightly wound ringlet curls bring out the singer's playful side. 2 & 6. A much younger Rihanna displays chic and feminine longer locks. 3. Jessica Rabbit, eat your heart out, Rihanna smoulders with side swept retro Hollywood waves in chocolate brown. 4. There is nothing more elegant than pin-straight glossy locks with a centre parting. 5. At this year's Grammys, Rihanna opted for glamourous loose waves with sun kissed ombre highlights. 

Every Shade of Red

Flame red, cherry crush, molten mahogany and intense auburn, Rihanna has tried them all, with grand success. She firmly placed fire-engine red on the hair colour map in 2010, wearing her hair in every imaginable style and saturation. Whether seen in wild curly tresses, tousled bobs, a poker-straight mane, plaits or sexy layers, Rihanna made red hair her signature for a while and we will always associate this vibrant hue with her. 

Which hairstyle do you think best suited Rihanna?
And which do you declare a hair disaster?


*Images sourced via Tumblr, Glamour.com and Instyle.com

Hair-volution : Jessica Alba

Jessica Alba may be widely known for her remarkable fashion sense, but it's her ever-changing hairstyles that don't get enough credit. She is never afraid to experiment with different cuts and colours; and incredibly, everything that she tries, suits her. Her beautiful skin tone compliments any new hue, and her angular face shape allows her to carry off any style. Jessica's had just about every type of cut, tint and length, which makes her perfect for hairstyle inspiration.

After 2 years of growing my hair out, I've decided to take the plunge and cut it off. Sometimes a new hairstyle is the best makeover, it can make you feel and look like a whole new person. I've already made the appointment, I just need to muster up the courage to get myself in the chair. In my quest for a new summer hairstyle, I've gathered the best of Jessica's cuts and colours over the years to help me make a decision.

Short to Medium Length

1. An angled bob in dark brown with coppery highlights. It's cut slightly longer in the front and has a heavy, blunt fringe.

2. A classic straight bob in a shimmery cinnamon shade, cut just below the jawline. It looks easy to accomplish, but I'm sure there is a lot of ironing involved to get it looking this sleek.

3. Jessica went blonde with her much shorter, pin-straight bob. It's cut just above the jawline, with jagged edges. I am not brave enough to go this length.

4. Her blonde locks are styled into windswept waves, thanks to a round brush and good hairdryer. This style perfectly shows off her stunning bone structure.

5. A mid-length, tousled look in ombré chocolate-to-chestnut brown. Slight layering through the ends enhance her loose waves.

6. A shoulder-length hairstyle thats feathered in the front. She added a multitude of bronze and brown highlights.

Long Length

1. Jessica wears her sultry long brown tresses to the side. This is the length my hair is at the moment. So you can imagine how hard it would be to cut it off.

2. This was when Jessica went platinum blonde for her role in Fantastic 4. Her bouncy cut with asymmetrical fringe includes lots of layers, which probably means lots of work.

3. This is one of Jessica's most-loved and copied styles. Her glossy locks have been slightly layered from the mid-lengths to create soft waves with volume and movement. Honey highlights makes her hair look that more radiant.

4. Simple, smooth and straight. With a few layers around the jawline and caramel highlights. It would be the easiest to style and wear.

5. Jess tinted her hair a rich reddish auburn colour and added a fringe.

6. As gorgeous as this is, it seems the most difficult to style. Jessica opted for a golden brown mane with sunkissed highlights. The colour brightens up her face. Plenty of layers create defined curls that add texture and body. 

I've deliberated over these styles many times...and finally decided on the very first one. Without the blunt fringe. Choosing this bob would mean cutting 20cm/8 inches off my current length. It is a lot, but then that's the great thing about hair, no matter how many times you cut it...it will always grow back. Which of Jessica's styles would you wear?