11 fashion forward blue hair ideas that don’t scream “Smurf”

Changing your hair color is one of the most effective and fun ways to change your appearance. Whether you’re entering the age of villains, lightening up for summer, or catching on to a trend because you’ve seen all your favorite celebrities do it – there’s nothing better than taking a spin in a salon swivel chair to see what your new hair looks like in color.

Now, please don’t get us wrong – we love sleek russet shades and more classic highlights, but it’s also fun to think outside the box and choose bold colors. Think: greens, pinks, purples, etc. And of course, blue is one of the timeless cool shades on almost everyone’s wish list. With so many shades to choose from, we love how much dimension it can give to each look.

Find 11 of our favorite celebrity blue hair ideas ahead of time. From icy updos to deep ocean blues, there’s something for every skin tone and preference. No, Smurf didn’t make the cut.

Lady Gaga

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Lady Gaga portrayed an ice queen from head to toe at the 2019 Golden Globes. Her icy blue hair complimented her Valentino gown, intertwined between soft white and icicle blue.

Megan Thee Stallion

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Navy blue hair is a real hottie – just ask Megan Thee Stallion. We love how this dark curl looks in layered curls and how it changes depending on where the light hits it.

Karol G

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The award-winning Colombian reggae singer is no stranger to blue hair – it’s been her trademark for years. We love how effortlessly cool these bright turquoise strands look in her beachy waves.

Kesha

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Instead of using just one color, try two à la Kesha. we love the way she likes pastel shades of pink and blue, and if you squint your eyes a little, you’ll also notice a hint of purple.

Power Stenberg

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A fun way to play with color is to add a complementary shade of blue from the mid-shaft to the ends of the hair, such as Amandla Stenberg.

Demi Lovato

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Once upon a time, Demi Lovato had blue hair. Over the years, they have worn different shades, but we especially like this dark blue-green.

Win Harlow

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Winne Harlow’s reverse gradient color was a lesson in sharpness. Look closely and you can also see that the base of her head is a dark blue, contrasting with the icy blue at the top of her head.

Billie Eillish

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Lest we forget Billie Eillish’s blue hair phase. She went through different shade variations and applied them to different parts of her hair, but we especially like this gray-blue tone.

Tati Gabrielle

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Tati Gabrielle’s bright turquoise finger waves are like books!

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