When Solange briefly deleted her Twitter account this summer, it was a blow. Thankfully though, it was just a short-lived break from the public eye—and if anyone knows how to make a re-entrance, it’s Solange. Switching things up, the singer opted for long, platinum braids at a Fashion Week performance, following it with a short halo of curls posted to her Insta a few days later.
Two is not a trend, but it’s a sign that Kardashian loves to keep her look fresh for Fashion Week. She pulled a similar change for the winter shows last year, and we can’t blame her for the seasonal craving. Most people prep for fall with, you know, boots and sweaters—but with hair this incredible, she’s making the case for a silver switch up.
In the mildest possible sense of the word, there’s been some controversy over this So You Think You Can Dance look. Seeing it as Game of Thrones fans, it’s clearly an ode to Daenerys Targaryen’s white-blond hair. And yet, per Hudgens’ makeup artist, Allan Aveñdano, they had an Atomic Blonde aesthetic in mind. As we said: the mildest possible controversy, because her platinum is jaw-dropping regardless.
Zoë Kravitz
Kravitz’s Met Gala cut is modern-day gamine, bumped up an edge factor by her platinum hue.
Cara Delevingne
Tinged with gray, Delevingne’s cropped bob (pre-shave) is the hair equivalent of a lightning strike.
Jennifer Lawrence
Lawrence’s icy bob is kind of a modern-day Rachel shag but flattened and bleached. Which is to say: ultra cool.
Leona Lewis
We can’t get enough of Lewis’ curls, and her warm platinum color is the icing on top. And just pragmatically, for those of us at home, layers will conceal any breakage (xoxo, bleach).
Emma Stone
Stone went platinum again recently, and while her signature copper is gorgeous, we’re just as into her lighter color.
Katy Perry
Perry’s color has really been next-level lately—both with this shoulder-grazing style (a wig) and her pixie cut.
Kristen Stewart
Remember when bobs were considered mom terrain? K.Stew’s platinum take will hear none of it. (As will we with the idea of “mom hair” in general.)
Kylie Jenner
Also debuted at the 2017 Met Ball (people love to make hair changes for it), Jenner’s platinum wig plays beautifully with her pink-nude makeup.
Jordyn Woods
Can’t. Stop. Salivating over this tousled curl shag, with bleached pieces against strawberry-blond lowlights and dark roots peeking through. It’s a whole new kind of triple threat.
Soo Joo Park
Meanwhile, model Soo Joo Park’s got a more one-dimensional platinum shade that we feel cooler just looking at.
Rita Ora
Platinum hair + bombshell waves = an instant classic.
Zosia Mamet
Significant roots are a major player in the platinums of 2017, giving hairstyles a two-tone, nonchalant look. What is “upkeep”?
Taraji P. Henson
Long roots also mean less time with burning bleach on your head, almost always a good thing.
Sophie Turner
Turner’s warmer-toned look maintains honey blond lowlights, with true platinum streaks subtly blended throughout.
Jasmine Sanders
Sanders’ combo of buttery blond with a platinum front streak brightens her whole look. Blunt edges keep the flat, flaxen hair more modern.
Kate Mara
Mara’s bob looks so chic and effortless you’d think platinum was easy.
Margot Robbie
We’ll forever owe Suicide Squad for Robbie’s days as an icy blond. It did that much.
Vivica Fox
Dark roots: an intentionally great way to stretch a dye job.
Claudia Lee
Newcomer Claudia Lee’s prettily fluffed, voluminous pony shows off her lack of roots, for an opposing take.
Riley Keough
In a hairpin twist from her dark brunette color, Keough’s ashy platinum works gorgeously on her curl pattern.
Cynthia Erivo
The British actress and singer-songwriter’s platinum cornrows beautifully emphasize her short cut.
Taylor Swift
Swift’s lain low recently, all the more impressive given her attention-grabbing bleached-out bob.
January Jones
Jones is no stranger to the blond life, but the bleached-out streaks scattered throughout her color give her hair an interesting edge.
Isis King
Proof a buzz cut can be versatile: Check out the model’s side part, made even cooler by her platinum color.
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