9 of the Worst Celebrity Hairstyles of All Time ...

By Paula • Jan 31, 2014 MD

Many of us look to celebrity hairstyles for inspiration when deciding to change our own hair, but there are definitely some A-list styles you wouldn't want to copy! Here are some of the worst celebrity hairstyles of all time, just so you know what to avoid asking for on your next visit to the salon...

1. Miley Cyrus

Miley Cyrus Miley chopped off her flowing locks into a cropped, peroxide blonde 'do a while ago, and whilst the style does suit her face shape, it's a far less feminine style. It isn't as soft and flattering, making it top of my list of the worst celebrity hairstyles.

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2. Lady Gaga

Lady Gaga For the record, shaving a strange triangle shape into the back of your head and then having it tattooed isn't flattering or particularly attractive. Lady Gaga is known for her weird and wonderful styles, but this isn't one most of us would want to try!

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3. Scarlett Johansson

Scarlett Johansson Scarlett is always perfectly groomed and usually channeling old-Hollywood glamour, but in 2013 she stepped out with this strange, messy mullet-like hairdo. Not only does it make her look rather boyish, the blonde shade is rather unflattering too. Avoid the mullet at all costs unless you want to look cheap and dated!

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4. Pamela Anderson

Pamela Anderson In 2013, Pammy swapped her trademark, flowing blonde locks (that made her so famous on the set of Baywatch) for a rather odd, cropped pixie cut that just makes her look like a boy. We miss the old Pammy with her glamorous blonde curls - bring her back!

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5. Nicole Richie

Nicole Richie Back when Nicole was just Paris Hilton's sidekick, her hair was sadly lacking in style - this multi-colored, straggly disaster wasn't one of her best looks. The color is terrible and the style is wrong too - let's hope these were hair extensions!

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6. Jennifer Lopez

Jennifer Lopez Jennifer is usually seen sporting sleek, glossy locks or full curls, but this bobbed style with huge curls is just all wrong - it's almost comical. If you're going to curl your hair, don't do it like this! There's just too much of everything going on here; too much volume and too many curls and it's just terrible!

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7. Mariah Carey

Mariah Carey Poor Mariah is known for her fashion disasters and this hairstyle is definitely one to be avoided. Unless you're 10 years old, a high, side ponytail is a definite no! Let's not forget that Mariah was 30 when she tried this style out...

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8. Rumer Willis

Rumer Willis Rumer is known for her dark features and hair and this photograph is the perfect example of what not to do with your long, dark hair. Don't even consider bleaching it a cheap shade of peroxide blonde. And definitely don't crop it off into a buzzed, boyish cut. Rumer's eyebrows clash with her new 'do and there's nothing flattering or glamorous about this boyish style!

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9. Rihanna

Rihanna Even gorgeous, cool women like Rihanna get it wrong sometimes. I think this was one of her worst styles - the shaved sides and strangely shaped top almost make the style look like a wig. She's had some great hairstyles over the years, but this is doing nothing for her!

Even celebrities can have bad hair days, so the next time you're feeling blue about your barnet, or considering a change of style, just look at some of these celebrity hair disasters, and you're sure to feel better! What's the worst hairstyle you've ever had?

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  • Kristy

    2014-01-31T20:34:01.545Z

    This is one of the most sexist articles I've read for a very long time. The author needs to go back to the stone ages & all of this thinking is dangerous to young women. Depicting styles that aren't feminine or boyish as not 'attractive' . Up until reading this article I found reading the lists quite interesting, but this is sad that the author plays into negative stereotypes of women. I completely agree with Kate's comments above- please replace this author and bring in someone who exists in real time! Insecurity breeds judgement.
  • hwannie

    2014-02-01T06:18:29.537Z

    i believe that the person who made this article is just really into long hair. honestly, i liked miley's hair. so her being #1 on your list seems kind of biased. she didn't cut her hair for you, she cut it for herself.
  • Phenomenal

    2014-02-13T23:16:08.850Z

    I like Miley's hair cut and Anderson's cut as well. Yes I agree we need to move a way from the idea that If your hair is short - then it's masculine, and long hair is feminine.
  • estelle

    2014-05-15T20:44:32.992Z

    miley shouldn't be on this list
  • Paula

    2014-02-05T14:31:51.123Z

    Of course this is just my individual opinion on haircuts that I feel aren't flattering. I don't have anything against short hair, in fact mine was short until recently :) I just don't think any of these haircuts make these beautiful celebrities look their best - particularly Scarlett Johansson's style :)
  • Emily

    2014-01-31T12:46:00.545Z

    I think Miley's hair is edgy but soft at the same time. Stop judging people with short hair.
  • Sarah

    2014-01-31T16:25:14.548Z

    I love Miley's hair so much.
  • Sami

    2014-01-31T13:12:03.745Z

    I agree with them all except Miley. She looks great. I love any woman who can cut their hair it shows a special confidence and it also shows a shedding period we all go through
  • alaya

    2014-02-18T04:32:39.848Z

    I love Miley Cyrus!! And her hair is Amazing it fits her personality
  • Yairah

    2014-01-31T13:24:09.769Z

    I love Miley's short hair, it really fits her!
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