A selection of Helen Mirren's best hairstyles: on the right, Helen Mirren is pictured with a sleek, collarbone bob at the 37th Annual American Cinematheque Awards Honoring Helen Mirren held at The Beverly Hilton on February 15, 2024 in Beverly Hills, California. In the middle, Helen is pictured with a swept-back updo at the "MobLand" Global Premiere at the Odeon Luxe Leicester Square on March 27, 2025 in London, England. And finally, on the left, Helen is seen with a slicked-back mushroom-style bob and wearing a purple dress at the "La Plus Precieuse Des Marchandises" (The Most Precious Of Cargoes) Red Carpet at the 77th annual Cannes Film Festival at Palais des Festivals on May 24, 2024 in Cannes, France. All images featured in a white, marble-like template.
From short bobs to embracing natural greys, Helen Mirren's hairstyle repertoire is truly impressive and never fails to deliver some much-needed inspiration - no matter your hair length.
It's safe to say that most people have that one hairstyle, cut or colour that they've tried to disastrous effect and have sworn off ever since - be it a DIY fringe or spontaneous pixie cut. One name we feel is exempt from this universal experience, however, is Dame Helen Mirren, whose anthology of flattering hairstyles only seems to grow. We've seen her pull off everything, from silver headbands to a pastel blue updo, and even ultra-long strands. She has even mastered the bob, which has been a firm favourite among the 2025 hair trends.
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