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Ready for something new but not sure how to zero in on what you want? Let the stars (on your Instagram and in the sky) decide for you
Hair transformations can be a fun way to switch-up your beauty look—whether you're colouring your strands pink or cutting curtain bangs—and whether you're shy and dependable or bold and ready for an adventure, there will be one that fits for you. If you're not sure what to get, let your zodiac sign and your favourite celebrities direct you to your brand new look.
You're bold and ambitious, which means you're not one for keeping it low-key. You also live life with a lot of optimism, so you're happy to try something new without thinking of all the possible angles. At the same time, you like something quick and dirty, so you'd rather make a major hair change on an impulse rather than follow detailed instructions, like Hilary Duff, who used an at-home box dye to colour her strands a bright blue shade. It wasn't just hair colour—Duff chopped her shoulder-length hair to a short blunt cut too.
You're dependable, and you take that same approach to your hair. You know that if you have to deal with change, you'll go about it in the most incremental way possible—there's no impulsive bobs or bangs for you. Alia Bhatt's lockdown haircut—a few inches shorter, but not by too much—is the ideal hair change for you. Bhatt kept her strands all at one length—a style that is easier to handle, which is perfect for your stable personality.
You want to do everything, Gemini, which is why you're playful, curious and switching between different hobbies, activities and habits. You're a fearless thinker, but you're better at ideating rather than executing, so something that is done piece by piece is better for your working style. You're always social, so having a conversation-starting haircut and style is perfect for you. Take cues from Kaia Gerber. Just in 2020, Gerber cut her strands to a pixie cut, then went blonde, and then added pink tips. Her candyfloss-coloured mullet shag is the boldest beauty look you can try now.
You're ruled by the moon, so you love self-care and comfort. You favour soft, romantic hairstyles that'll remind you of being cosy and at-ease. Look to Kate Middleton's very gradual hair change—she added a honey-blonde hue to her strands and then layered on face-framing highlights, especially toward the front.
Nobody makes an entry as bold as you do, Leo. And if you're walking into a party (or even showing up on a Zoom call) in waist-long larger-than-life hair extensions like Jennifer Lopez, it wouldn't be all that surprising. You love theatrics, but you also love changing things up often, so a low-commitment option like clip-in extensions is a perfect call for you.
You're logical and a perfectionist, so you can't afraid to improve your skills through diligent practice. You're willing to handle even the most high-maintenance of styles, so a brand new set of curtain bangs à la Priyanka Chopra Jonas are the perfect match for you. Fringes have to be blow-dried, set and styled to perfection, and you're always up for the task.
People with a Libra sign love maintaining symmetry in every possible facet of their life—their beauty proclivities included. You won't find choppy strands or split ends here—you're an aesthete that likes to focus on a clean and balanced cut. Mira Rajput Kapoor knows the importance of doing that, so her at-home haircut only included a quick snip job to level off any scraggly bits.
The scorpion is a metaphor for getting rid of your old ways and accelerating to new ones, and your sign represents change and strength. You know what you want, and you'll do anything you need to get it. Kim Kardashian West's bold red strands is a fiery take, but it shows off your sultry side, which you love. You're an enigmatic person and you never show your cards, so you know that an intrepid hair transformation like this will only make you seem—and feel—more powerful.
You're a nomad by nature—always on the move and never scared to find a new adventure. Going blonde—now that's a real wild ride—but if you're ready to take a walk on that side of the tracks, make like Emily Ratajowski, who lightened her brown hair to a light, sunny blonde. It's a spontaneous and bold colour, and you embody the blondes-have-all-the-fun suggestion.
You're traditional and practical—you know what works for you and you stick to the path steadfastly. You're not one for flights of fancy, instead focusing on what you really can do and manage on your plate. Kriti Sanon's hair change is ideal for you. Its a significant length difference, but her strands are easy to maintain and will have you look polished, put-together and ready for anything.
You love to have fun, and your hairstyle should reflect that. You'll want strands that are versatile, so you can do a lot with it. You can leave it textured, wear it straight or style it, but you want options that'll work for all possibilities. Look to Radhika Apte's short crop for reference. She's always had long strands, but decided to cut it off on a whim. ““I’m going to take scissors and chop the length. I love how long and healthy my hair has grown. But it’s time to say goodbye! #detachment,” she shared on Instagram.
As a creative and artistic person, you're always in the process of making something new. Whether it's a makeup look or a hairstyle switch-up, nothing stays the same too long. You're adaptable, so you're okay to mould yourself to fit a situation. With Dua Lipa, you're never sure what hair colour she'll show up with—she's already done black, red and bubblegum pink in the last six months. Do you love making the same changes? You're a Piscean through and through.
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