5 Low-Budget Celebrity Hairstyles

This is a beauty-themed collaborative post by Mary with hairstyle tips.

Red carpet looks always make the news, and for good reason! Celebrity hairstyles are carefully curated by experienced stylists who can command top-dollar for their work.

While clothes, accessories, and makeup all contribute to the look, hairstyles are among the most important elements of glam fashion. There’s an entire team of hairstylists behind every up-do, beachy waves look, and any other style that you see on those superstars. 

Celebrities know that their hairstyle can make or break their entire appearance, and a tremendous amount of time, money, and effort goes into making sure they look picture-perfect. And when they appear on the red carpet with a new hairstyle, it gets the paparazzi and fans alike buzzing.

But not all of us are celebrities, and we don’t want to break the bank to get a stunning hairstyle. 

The good news is that there are plenty of practical tips and tricks that you can use to get a celebrity hairstyles without spending a fortune. Want to know how to have hair like celebrities at a fraction of the original cost? Read on.

1. Get a Fringe

A fringe hairstyle is the easiest way to update your look, no matter the length of your hair. If you want a classic look that has endured the test of time, you can’t go wrong with a fringe cut. It allows you to change up your old hairstyle while looking slightly edgy at the same time. Think about Sandra Bullock’s statement fringe! 

If you have a round face, a side-swept fringe will work best for you. And, for women with sharp jaws, light bangs make the cut. Or, you could try Zooey Deschanel’s wispy fringe that frames her face. The actress is barely recognizable without the flattering hairstyle, and the signature look could work for you, too. 

2. Color Your Hair

Trying out a new hair color is always a great option for transforming your look. Celebrities often change their hair color to stay in the news with fresh looks.

If you’re thinking of starting out with a subtle change, consider having your hair’s ends highlighted for an ombre effect. You can even use highlights and lowlights with two or three colors to give your hair dimension.

Because you don’t have to get your roots done every few weeks, ombre styles are low-budget options that can still achieve a fresh look. Miley Cyrus, Selena Gomez, and Nicki Minaj – all of these celebrities have rocked new hair colors with confidence, and so can you! 

Or, if you don’t want to dye your hair, consider wearing tape-in extensions by ZALA for a quick change. The best thing about these Remy human hair extensions is that you can treat them like your natural hair. You’re free to dye, wash, and style them however you want. 

3. Bling Your Hair

Hair accessories can instantly amp up your look, even with your regular hairstyle. For example, accessorizing a top knot with a vibrant scarf or flashy clip can give your hair an immediate oomph.

Many celebrities and influencers use Alice bands, bandanas, hair clips, and even brooches to give their hair an instant appeal. 

Plus there are different styles of bandanas for every outfit, including custom bandanas.  The best part about a custom bandana is that it can be worn in so many different ways. Some styles work better than others depending on what look you’re going for, but there are some staple pieces every woman needs! Taylor Swift, for example, often works a statement accessory into her look.

4. Get a Celebrity Hairstyle Ponytail

Ponytails have made a comeback! Many celebrities are using them either as their signature look or to change up their style. Ariana Grande’s high pony is perhaps the best-known ponytail in the world of celebrities.

Consider recreating her sleek ponytail, or adding a twist with a top knot like Jennifer Lopez. You can even find chic ponytail styles for back-to-school looks. High ponies, low ponies, slick ponies, braided ponies…your options are endless and we’re for them all!

So what’s the current ponytail take on how to get hair like a celebrity? Celebrity hairstylist Paul Edmonds recommends smoothing the hair up to the spot where it is tied, so no hair is left out of place. Also, try to situate it a bit lower than you used to do with the traditional ponytail. Backcomb your hair to add volume since celebrity hairstyles current ponytail trend is more towards the voluminous side. And if your hair is thin, tape-in human hair extensions have you covered.  These extensions will add volume, length, and thickness to your hair, and you can easily pull them back into ponytails.

5. Parting the Hair

It’s amazing how celebrity hairstyles can look so transformed with just a change in how they part their hair. Zendaya, for example, was seen in a side part, giving a soft and romantic look. On another occasion, she was spotted with a middle part, giving a boss babe vibe. And she looked amazing either way. 

A zero-cost hair part change is sure to transform your look. You’re free to experiment with different hair parting options for different occasions. But as a general rule, the different types of partings accentuate different facial features, so make sure to choose the one that complements your face. Round faces look best with deep side parts or middle parts, for instance, whereas gentler side parts with bangs complement angular faces.

Bottom Line to Celebrity Hairstyles

There are many low budget ways to look like your favorite celebrity.  Have fun with it!