When is a haircut never just a haircut?
When doesn’t just change the trajectory of a celebrity, but the way in which the entire world looks at that celebrity and, in some ways, how the entire world looks at itself as a result.
Here are a few examples of what we mean:
Miley Cyrus Goes Punk
Yes, far too many looks at Miley Cyrus’ nipples have made it clear that she’s moved far past the Hannah Montana stage of life. But her transition truly started when she got her hair way short and dyed it blonde.
The Rachel
Really, we only need the above two words, don’t we? Jennifer Aniston started a hair trend unlike any in recent memory when she got a haircut during her run on Friends.
Demi Moore Gets Buzzed
Demi Moore had a successful career before G.I. Jane, that’s for sure. Hello… Ghost! But this drastic haircut proved how far she was willing to go for her craft and empowered other women in Hollywood to take similarly bold steps.
Victoria Beckham Bobs for Acclaim
Thanks to this sharp angular bob, Victoria Beckham went from being known as Posh Spice to being known as a global fashion and modeling icon.
Rihanna, Remade
Rihanna continues to change her hair on what seems like a weekly basis. But it all started in 2007 when she said goodbye to her Bajan braids and hello to this sleek bob.
Katie Holmes Moves Out
The girl next door? Not no more! Katie Holmes signified a mature step in her career when she cut her hair into a bob after Dawson’s Creek went off the air.
Reese Witherspoon Bangs… She Bangs!
Reese Witherspoon split from then-husband Ryan Phillipe in 2007. She then rocked some long bangs, earning herself an Oscar and an Avon contract in the process.
Meg Ryan Gets Cropped
It’s easy to forget now just how big of a career Meg Ryan possessed in the 1990s. And it never would have hapened unless she made the decision to go with a crop cut.
Emma Watson, A Short Story
Long hair served Emma Watson well as Hermione Granger. But a sexy, sleek cut led to appearances in Burberry ads, the signing of a Lancome contract and new opportunities for the actress beyond the world of Harry Potter.