While it seemed platinum blonde was on the way out, the bright shade is making a comeback—in no small part thanks to Barbie—with the likes of Florence Pugh and Emma Stone, ditching their natural locks for icy blonde hair looks.
The color is perfect for summer, but also for the gloomier months when you're looking to brighten up your style and boost your mood (we feel you). And it's safe to say, with all of these stars jumping on the blonde bandwagon lately, your socials are about to be a wash of sunny, honey hues.
So, if you're looking to embrace this latest hair trend—much like we did with copper hair and even bob hairstyles—here are all the celebs currently living in their blonde era to inspire your next trip to the salon...
Best celebrity blonde hair looks
Blonde is everywhere right now, from Margot Robbie's doll-like blonde in Barbie to soft, almond butter blonde and 'expensive blonde'. So, if you're already a blondie or don't want to commit to the upkeep of platinum shades, there are plenty of dreamy options.
Now, if you're not a natural blonde but want to lighten your hair, be warned it can be very damaging—so make sure you leave it to the professionals. But if you are looking for at-home hair treatments, be sure to check out the best Olaplex hair products to fend off hair damage, post-hair change.
1. Selena Gomez
In July 2023 Selena Gomez teased us with this icy blonde look on her Instagram. Alas, she didn't really ditch her brunette tresses—we think it was just a wig—but still, she looks great blonde.
2. Emma Stone
Giving us IRL Gwen Stacy, Emma Stone debuted a cool blonde Italian bob, which just looks so chic. Now, this isn't the first time the actress has gone blonde, but this could very well be our favorite hairstyle of hers to date.
3. Shay Mitchell
Fully embracing the Barbiecore, Shay Mitchell debuted this warm, golden blonde hair and while we're pretty sure it's a wig, we're still obsessed.
4. Florence Pugh
Florence Pugh's blonde buzzcut is the moment! She first revealed her dramatic hair change at the 2023 Met Gala and since then we've seen her go pink, orange and finally blonde.
5. Emma Chamberlain
After rocking a platinum blonde bob for most of 2022, Emma has now returned to brunette but she commented on her recent IG post (which featured a blonde Emma throwback) saying: "I am not blonde rn this is an old pic i miss blonde." So, we reckon it could make a comeback real soon—it was, after all, one of our fave Emma hair moments!
We also love how her dark roots are visible in this look. Opting to keep your roots or allowing for some regrowth creates such a cool vibe and requires way less upkeep.
6. Margot Robbie
Margot Robbie's Barbie blonde hair will live in our hearts forever and was no doubt the inspo behind some of the big names on this going blonde.
7. Ryan Gosling
And it would have been rude not to include our Ken in this roundup also, as Ryan Gosling went blonder than he's ever gone before for his role in Barbie.
8. Joey King
Now we know this is more of a honey brown but it's a great in-between option if you have darker hair but are wanting to try a lighter shade—or you want to lighten your hair slowly, in stages, rather than full-on bleaching it.
9. Kourtney Kardashian
Kourtney also dabbled with a cool-toned blonde moment back in June, sharing her new bright blonde look on Instagram.
So there you have it, eight celeb looks to inform your next big hair change—you're welcome!
