Horror Hair

While our favourite celebrities are used to sparking trends, there are moments when they forget to look in the mirror before they step into the spotlight. And we have to ask, what were they thinking?!

SCARLETT JOHANSSON
We’re accustomed to an ever elegant Scarlett Johansson looking radiant with long, curled locks or a sleek up-do. This 1992-style cut, however, is far from the flattering images we usually admire. The golden blonde colour is completely wrong for her skin tone, making her look pasty and pale. And her visibly dull brown roots don’t help either.
Style Rule: Think of your skin tone before you think of your next hair colour.

AMY WINEHOUSE
While the troubled songstress usually pulls off a ‘60s beehive, there are limits to the style. Messy and natural styles are certainly trendy this season, but this tangled up-do is more like a bird’s nest than a beehive. Dry, split ends and too much hairspray has gotten Amy Winehouse’s picture snapped for all the wrong reasons.
Style Rule: Don’t be too extravagant with your style; sometimes it’s best to stick to the age-old rule: less is more.

LILY ALLEN
London’s favourite pop star, Lily Allen, is better known (thankfully) for her chocolate blunt cut fringe than this fashion faux pas. The straight purple-pink hair leaves the British beauty looking anything but striking. Not only does her hair look like crimson straw, the cut is far too symmetrical and leaves no room for natural flow.
Style Rule: Colourful hair is still not cool.

PINK
We’re used to seeing Pink with some crazy styles, and because of her vivacious personality she pulls it off. This time, though, the blue streak combined with the greying blonde isn’t working. A pixie crop can look beautiful, but if you’re going for a short cut, do it right. Leaving a dodgy pouf to pin back is not flattering for anyone, Pink included.
Style Rule: Seek professional advice before setting your heart on a drastic cut.

BRITNEY SPEARS
This image of Brit and her bald head is one the world became so used to seeing splashed all over the tabloids – gone were Britney Spears’ long strawberry blonde locks. While a shaved head can look beautiful (think Alek Wek and Natalie Portman), Britney just couldn’t pull it off.
Style Rule: A shaved head is not for everyone, so think carefully before you take to your clipper.

KELLY ROWLAND
Better known for her cute pixie cut, it seems Kelly Rowland hasn’t been thinking clearly lately and has gone back in time. Not only does this style resemble the dreaded perm, it is far too old-fashioned for someone so chic. She looks like a ‘90s country star, not like David Guetta’s muse and R&B superstar.
Style Rule: Sometimes you just have to keep an eye on the trends.

Author: Lindi Brownell