Wigs are not only a commitment-phobe’s dream come true, they’re also a fun way to try on a whole new hair color or cut — and maybe even take on a whole new style identity for a bit. They’re fun — that’s why the stars turn to them to mix things up. Keep scrolling to see stars like Emily Ratajkowski, Gigi Hadid, Jennifer Lopez and more wigging out!
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Wigs are not only a commitment-phobe's dream come true, they're also a fun way to try on a whole new hair color or cut — and maybe even take on a whole new style identity for a bit. They're fun — that's why the stars turn to them to mix things up. Keep scrolling to see stars like Emily Ratajkowski, Gigi Hadid, Jennifer Lopez and more wigging out! [jwplayer bCdv0miu-zhNYySv2] [podcast_block]
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New hair, new name. The Real Housewives of Beverly Hills star took to Instagram in February 2022 to show off her new blonde wig. "We call her Darlene," she captioned the photo.
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Paris goes pink! The reality star rocked a bubblegum-colored bob while painting pictures. “Kid at heart forever & ever,” she captioned her January 2022 Instagram post.
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Red hot! The model took a fiery new hue for test run thanks to a fabulous wig. “I ❤️ a wig,” she captioned a selfie shared via Instagram Stories in December 2021.
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In November 2021, Nicki Minaj shared a photo to Instagram dressed as Louis Vuitton-clad Barbie, with a long, pink wig to match. She captioned the post, "#BarbieTingz."
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New hair, who dis? The Bachelor in Paradise alum took to Instagram in October 2021 to show off her tress transformation. “What’s ur favorite part of this pic? The fake bangs? The clothes in disarray? The humping pillows? Mine is the deer shank on the floor. Punk af,” she comically captioned her post.
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Test run! The model tried on a neon red wig and loved the look so much, she might just make a permanent style switch up. “Should I,” she captioned her October 2021 Instagram post.
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Alter ego! The Real Housewives of Beverly Hills star took to Instagram in October 2021 to show her followers her new wig, which she named Uma.
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New hair, who dis? The “Break My Heart Myself” singer took to Instagram in September 2021 to show off her choppy hairstyle and some other “behind the scenes photos” from her new movie, Queenpins.
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Red hot! The singer took to Instagram in May 2021 to tease her new fragrance line, but fans simply couldn’t get over her fiery hair color. Many pointed out that with her new ‘do, Azalea bears an uncanny resemblance to Jessica Rabbit from Who Framed Roger Rabbit.
One user wrote, “Real life Jessica Rabbit,” while another added: “Jessica Rabbit who?!”
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The singer, who is filming Power Book II: Ghost, rocked a red wig reminiscent of her hair color from 1999 when she released Mary, her fourth studio album. “Good Morning! I’m taking this hair color back from Monet. Lol #circa99 #Ghost #SetLife,” she captioned her May 2021 Instagram post.
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Talk about a transformation! The About Face founder traded in their light brown locks for an “acid yellow” wig in April 2021 to promote her brand’s latest ‘60s and ‘70s-inspired makeup drop, aptly called Daytripper.
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Hear her roar! The American Idol host took to Instagram in April 2021 to reveal that she traded in her blonde hair for a black wig. While many fans commented on her cleavage-bearing cheetah top and hair color transformation, husband Orlando Bloom had other things on his mind. He chimed in with: “Baby we’re all out of oat milk.”
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Blondes have more fun! While filming Guilty Party, the typically brunette actress snapped a selfie in her trailer, showing off her lighter locks in March 2021 via Instagram.
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Kacey Musgraves took to Instagram in March 2021 to debut some blunt bangs that grazed her eyebrows. Many fans suspect that the singer’s glam, which is complete with green eyeshadow, is for a soon-to-be released music video for her song “Cherry Blossom.”
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Blonde bombshell! The model took to Instagram in March 2021 to show off her new platinum blonde hair. While the Barbie look is great and all, don’t expect Woods to keep it for too long. She said in her Instagram Stories, “I love being blonde, but I just can’t do the lace front thing and work out.”
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Bleached blonde babe! The actress shared a series of images on Instagram showing off her butt-length blonde wig and a Versace bathing suit on March 10, 2021. In the caption she wrote, “A Cuban girl back in her hometown Miamiiiiii.”
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The model went for a new look with waist-length pink wig in January 2021, weeks after experimenting with a shorter purple do and joking, "The wig life … chose me."
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Too cool! The actress shared an Instagram selfie on October 22, 2020, showing off her "fun" blonde bob featuring sharp, blunt bangs.
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The Indecent Proposal star shocked followers when she posted a photo of herself to the 'gram with blonde hair instead of her signature dark brown locks. In the caption, she wrote, "Meet Linda," referencing her character in the new NBC drama Brave New World.
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On June 19, the Real Housewives of New Jersey star shared an Instagram snap looking glamorous in a short blonde wig from celebrity makeup artist and BFF Priscilla DiStasio.
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After showing her 68.2 million Instagram followers her tattoo update, the rapper took to the 'gram once again on June 15 to debut her fire-engine-red pixie cut wig. And that killer tat made an appearance, of course.
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While trying out KKW Beauty products in an Instagram Story May 16, 2020, the reality star tricked fans into thinking she dyed her hair bleach blonde. But the next day, she clarified in an Instagram post that the exciting look was just a wig.
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Looking like a modern-day Ariel from The Little Mermaid, the "Without Me" songstress rocked a long bright red wig to channel the Disney princess while singing "Part of Your World" during the sing-along on May 10, 2020.
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Pink punk princess! The "Eastside" singer shared a picture of herself rocking a pastel wig that matched the rest of her ensemble, which included shorts, a sailor-style crop top and combat boots, on April 21, 2020.
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On April 15, 2020, the actress shared a snap of herself looking like a dead ringer for Kris Jenner in a dark cropped wig as she shared her wishes to be holed up with the momager. "I wish we were in quarantine together. Your house is really the place to be right now. I won’t come over of course," she wrote in the accompanying caption. "I may put this look together and hang out with you."
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The model took to her IG Story on March 22, 2020, revealing a super short, curly wig. She wrote a text overlay on top of the video that read, "Sh-t's starting to get weird." Then, she got her 25.7 million Instagram followers involved by starting a poll that said, "What's her name and are we into her?"
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In honor of Saint Patrick's Day on March 17, 2020, the Victoria's Secret model shared a throwback photo from a year prior when she swapped out her long locks with a short, bright green wig with fringe. She complemented her bright hair with an "Ireland" beanie and shimmery shamrock face stickers.
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What a bombshell! On March 12, 2020, the Real Housewife posted a selfie to Instagram looking otherworldly, with super glam high-shine makeup and faux pastel pink hair.
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In an Instagram post on March 10, 2020, the model looked nearly unrecognizable in a rooty blonde wig, asking her fans how they felt about her layered lighter hue.
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The American Idol judge snapped a sultry selfie on February 22, 2020, to show her followers her long, wavy blonde locks courtesy of celebrity hairstylist Jesus Guerrero. She expressed her undying love for wigs in the photo's caption, writing, "If you don’t love me at my pixie cut then you don’t deserve me at my Goddess glow."
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Following an appointment with celebrity hairstylist Jesus Guerrero, who cut her hair shorter than she expected, the Lip Kit creator showed off layered waist-length ombre locks in an Instagram post on February 14, 2020.
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To match her bright violet ensemble, the "I Like It" singer wore a super long purple wig styled in a shiny updo in an Instagram video she posted on February 3, 2020.
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On January 13, 2020, the actress took to Instagram to post a selfie in a mousy brown bowl cut wig that she has to wear while filming The Rhythm Section. "Facetune broke," she jokingly wrote in the accompanying caption.
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While on set filming NBC's The Voice on November 18, 2019, the beauty and fashion guru paired her eclectic, mismatched outfit with a brand new hairstyle: a shoulder-length blonde bob with a full fringe! She credited the fun look to celebrity hairstylist Robert Vetica.
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Delivering "gothic angel" edginess, the British beauty looked cool in an Instagram picture hairstylist Mara Roszak posted on November 18, 2019, donning a piecey dark chin-length wig for a film role. The sharp, rich hue came courtesy of Biolage Color.
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The Real Housewives of Beverly Hills star revealed a new look on Instagram on November 13. In the pic, she smizes for the camera wearing a blonde wig and long bangs. She captioned the photo, “We instantly named her Heidi. 💫✨💫✨."
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On November 10, 2019, the former BFF of Kylie Jenner shared a selfie on Instagram showcasing her bright, fire engine red locks that were styled in a half-up high ponytail with some pieces falling around her face.
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Dressed as a super sexy Poison Ivy, the "I Like It" singer donned an epically long wavy red wig on October 31, 2019.
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At Bette Midler's Hulaween Charity gala on October 31, 2019, the Politician actress transformed into a horror bride complete with an ombré ice blue hairpiece.
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To complete her seductive Vampira get-up on October 31, 2019, the blonde model rocked long, sleek midnight black faux locks that really tied together the whole look.
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In a seriously bold look on the rapper could pull off, the chart-topping songstress stepped out for the Fendi Prints On event in L.A. wearing a bright pink shoulder-length wig in a trendy slicked-back wet style on October 15, 2019.
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The superstar showed off her new pink locks on Instagram on October 6, 2019. Her hairstylist and celebrity wig designer Frederic Aspiras shared a photo of the actress's new look on his Instagram Story, proving that he most definitely played a role in the fun hair transformation.
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Taking note from her sisters Kim and Kylie, the Poosh founder rocked a waist-grazing blonde wig in an Instagram post on September 28, 2019. "Her name is Daisy," she wrote in the caption, to which her younger sister Kylie commented, "Hi Daisy."
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On September 15, 2019, the "Truth Hurts" singer revealed long, bright purple hair styled in beachy waves on her Instagram feed. She complemented the bold color with a rainbow eyeshadow look that was so perfectly done, it looked like a Euphoria Instagram filter.
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The Stranger Things actress debuted a new hairstyle in an Instagram post on August 2, 2019. The actress captioned the photo, "I love you enola #enolaholmes," sporting long honey-brown locks styled in loose ringlets for her new role in Enola Holmes. She looks way different than Eleven, but we're into the fun wig moment!
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Looking almost unrecognizable, the singer starred in the covershoot for Harper’s Bazaar’s Icon Issue sporting a bowl-cut wig styled by Akki Shirakawa.
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On July 16, 2019, the British beauty posted a picture to Instagram looking totally different in a choppy blonde wig and aviator shades on the set of her action-comedy movie Jolt. She captioned the playful pic, "Any Americans in London wondering where the AC is, I’ve found it and I’ll be squatting over it for a couple of weeks so you’ll just have to manage."
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It may be her "dream haircut," but unfortunately this time it wasn't real. On July 14, 2019, the model debuted a totally new look in the form of a choppy blonde bob. In her Instagram story she asked followers whether she should cut her hair for real. Then in the next post, she shared a snap of her brunette strands pulled back, writing "back to brunette, but I was def feeling it." We'll keep an eye out to see if she actually commits to the look one day!
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On July 10, 2019, makeup artist Ariel Tejada posted a picture to Instagram of the youngest Jenner sister sporting a shiny blonde bob wig with thick fringe across the front.
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Always a pro at rocking a fierce wig, the Pretty Little Liars star looked edgy and cool in a bright blue, messy-styled wig in an Instagram post on June 27, 2019.
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In an Instagram post on June 26, 2019, the "New Rules" singer changed things up in a green wig with fringe that's definitely bold but totally cool.
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On June 23, 2019, the "Fancy" singer rocked a long waist-length marigold wig while attending the 12th annual Mo Landy x Empire Radio brunch.
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Certainly keeping it funky fresh! The singer ditched her signature long mane for a jet black pixie cut at the Accessories Council’s Excellence (ACE) Awards in New York City on June 12, 2019, thanks to a cropped faux piece.
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The Real Housewives of Beverly Hills star, who has been playing around with different hair looks, was spotted out at dinner at Craig's in West Hollywood on June 6, 2019, with long blonde locks.
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Matching her hair to her bag, the Kylie Cosmetics founder rocked a long blush-colored wig in picture she posted to Instagram on May 29, 2019.
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Filming her hit show Big Little Lies in NYC on May 8, 2019, the actress rocked a brunette wig while snacking on a pretzel.
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Showing off another totally new hairstyle, on April 19, 2019, the "Roar" singer posted an Instagram looking unrecognizable in a shoulder-length, wavy blonde wig.
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Typically known for her raven-black hair, the music legend took over The Tonight Show Starring Jimmy Fallon on April 15 wearing a orange-red wig with short fringe.
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At the American Idol live show on April 15, the "Firework" singer wore a shiny bright pink wig that perfectly matched her bubblegum-colored makeup.
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The Queen of Pop showcased a brand new look in behind-the-scenes Instagram snaps on April 14, 2019, wearing a short wavy black wig.
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The youngest Kardashian sister looked absolutely fabulous in a big curly wig she wore in honor of Diana Ross for the music legend's 75th birthday part on March 26, 2019.
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On Saturday, March 23, the 27-year-old model got in the Texas spirit posing in an Instagram story wearing a platinum blonde wig with curly locks and a cowboy hat.
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Dressing up as what she called her "alter ego Svetlana," the You actress looked completely unrecognizable in a voluptuous blonde wig with blue-colored contact lenses and a full face of makeup.
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Rocking a much-shorter wispy brunette style, the Angie Tribeca actress posted a behind-the-scenes snap of her and co-star Bobby Cannavale on February 27 that brought to mind visions of Kardashian matriarch Kris Jenner.
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While on set for her TV show 9-1-1, the actress posted a behind-the-scenes snap of herself in a fiery red wig and, well, we're kind of loving this new look.
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The beauty magnate’s makeup artist Ariel Tejada posted a selfie with the star on Wednesday, January 30, in which she’s rocking a bright red I Dream of Jeanie-inspired wig just in time for Valentine’s Day. “An Artist and his Muse 🎨👨🏻🎨,” he captioned the cute snap.
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In a temporary curly brunette pixie, the "Queen of Pop" posted a striking selfie while getting ready in Lisbon on January 21 after trying on another dark-haired look just three days before.
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Posing in front of wig mannequins, the pop icon sported a totally new look wearing a raven-colored pixie in an Instagram on January 18.
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On January 17, the Real Housewives of Beverly Hills star wore a custom-made ombré wig from Shay Hair Couture. Cut into a wavy lob it looked beautiful and natural.
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The You actress swapped her usually back-grazing tresses for a sleek chin-length style on Thursday, January 10, and chronicled the switcheroo on her Instagram Story.
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Ringing in the 2019 at bestie Taylor Swift’s party New Year’s Eve party on December 31, 2018, the usually blonde beauty dressed up as her childhood hero Mary Poppins in a brunette hairpiece by Helena Collection Wigs that had her looking just like her little sister Bella.
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The Kardashian-Jenner family matriarch partied at her annual Christmas Eve bash alongside Paris Hilton in a platinum pixie wig that was actually inspired by the heiress' sunny strands. “Christmas Eve with this gorgeous girl who taught me when she was just a little girl, that blondes really do know how to have a LOT of fun,” Jenner captioned the Instagram selfie.
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Wigging out in the name of fashion! The actress posted this selfie on Instagram captioning it, “Snatchin wigs since 1990 #rupaulsdragrace #allstar is BACK BETCH. 10s 10s 10s across the board!!” on December 19.
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Posing with Marc Mena for a selfie, the I Like It singer wigged out with a sleek silver and black bob on December 12.
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On the set of her upcoming flick Fair and Balanced on Monday, December 10, the Academy Award winner got into character portraying former Fox News host Gretchen Carlson with a bouncy blonde lob wig.
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The actress was unrecognizable while out in L.A. on December 2 sporting a fitted latex minidress, a blonde wig and a possible new ‘it’ accessory, kitty litter.
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On her Instagram Story on Monday, November 26, the model debuted a magically longer ‘do. Celebrity hair extension specialist Priscilla Valles was responsible for giving Teigen’s bob a new chest-grazing length, while colorist Tracey Cunningham created the ombre hue.
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The former Pretty Little Liars star traded her choppy blonde lob for a raven-hued ‘do that we’re going to assume is a wig in a selfie she posted to her Instagram Story on Monday, November 26. “New hurrrr,” she captioned the picture of herself wearing a matching black bandana.
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The actress posted a photo on Instagram rocking a black wig with bangs on November 13, 2018. She captioned the photo, “This is a wig. I can’t believe how different such dark hair looks now. Whoah. #freddiemercury #blairhemianrhapsody 😂."
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