Celebrities Who Wear Wigs
Celebrities change up their hairstyles on a regular basis, from wild shades to super-short pixies. But rather than chopping their hair on a whim (and regretting it later on) or damaging their strands with excessive coloring, several stars turn to a more temporary solution: wigs.
As proven by some of our favorite hairstyle chameleons, including Lady Gaga and Katy Perry, wigs are the easiest way to transform your look and make a major statement—no commitment necessary. From Kylie Jenner to Katie Holmes (whose blunt bob was so convincing, we thought it was the real deal), keep scrolling for more stars who love rocking faux tresses on the red carpet.
Kylie Jenner
LOS ANGELES, CA – AUGUST 30: Kylie Jenner arrives at the 2015 MTV Video Music Awards at Microsoft Theater on August 30, 2015 in Los Angeles, California. (Photo by Jon Kopaloff/FilmMagic)
After dyeing her hair an “ashy dirty blonde,” the 18-year-old admitted she wore wigs to help nurse her damaged hair back to health. Most recently, the star turned heads with a shiny, shoulder-length style paired with blunt bangs (above) at this year’s VMAs.
Lady Gaga
BEVERLY HILLS, CA – FEBRUARY 22: Recording artist Lady Gaga attends the 2015 Vanity Fair Oscar Party hosted by Graydon Carter at Wallis Annenberg Center for the Performing Arts on February 22, 2015 in Beverly Hills, California. (Photo by Jon Kopaloff/FilmMagic)
While many people try to hide their gray hair, Lady Gaga is not afraid embrace the #grannyhair trend on the red carpet. Of all the statement-making wigs the star has worn over the years, the silvery strands she chose for the 2015 Oscars were surprisingly subdued.
Katy Perry
NEW YORK, NY – MAY 04: Katy Perry attends the “China: Through The Looking Glass” Costume Institute Benefit Gala at Metropolitan Museum of Art on May 4, 2015 in New York City. (Photo by Karwai Tang/WireImage)
While the popstar’s faux hairstyles have caught our attention on numerous occasions (check out her epic wig collection here), the Kris Jenner-inspired crop she debuted at the 2015 Met Gala might be her most memorable look yet.
Zendaya
LOS ANGELES, CA – JUNE 28: Zendaya attends the 2015 BET Awards at the Microsoft Theater on June 28, 2015 in Los Angeles, California. (Photo by Jason LaVeris/FilmMagic)
When it comes to award show hairstyles, Zendaya is all about experimenting with wigs. Case in point: the super-short pixie she sported at the 2015 BET Awards. Though not everyone was a fan of her daring faux crop, we think the 19-year-old looks fabulous no matter what.
Katie Holmes
NEW YORK, NY – MAY 04: Katie Holmes arrives at “China: Through The Looking Glass” Costume Institute Benefit Gala at the Metropolitan Museum of Art on May 4, 2015 in New York City. (Photo by Rabbani and Solimene Photography/Getty Images)
When Holmes showed up at this year’s Met Gala with a dramatic bob, we were all fooled into thinking she chopped her long hair. Even though we were a little bummed that the star was only revisiting the famous fringed cut she sported in 2008 for just one night, the wig looked as chic as the real deal.
Sia
LOS ANGELES, CA – MAY 16: Musician Sia attends An Evening with Women benefiting the Los Angeles LGBT Center at the Hollywood Palladium on May 16, 2015 in Los Angeles, California. (Photo by John Shearer/Getty Images for LOS ANGELES LGBT CENTER)
The notoriously private singer, who prefers not to show her face during performances and interviews, is rarely spotted without a larger-than-life platinum blonde wig. To find out how you’d look in the star’s signature look, head to our Hollywood Makeover tool.
Rihanna
WEST HOLLYWOOD, CA – FEBRUARY 12: Recording Artist Rihanna arrives at the Gucci And RocNation Host Pre-Grammy Brunch At Soho House at Soho House on February 12, 2011 in West Hollywood, California. (Photo by Jon Kopaloff/FilmMagic)
Rihanna, is that you? The hairstyle chameleon was almost unrecognizable when she showed off a head full of fiery red curls at a pre-Grammys event back in 2011.
