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Each new year comes with a slew of dramatic celebrity transformations, and 2021 was no exception with an array of bright and bold new hairstyles, significant weight loss journey’s, and updated beauty looks. As this year comes to a close, we rounded up the best transformations of 2021 for inspiration as 2022 looms on the horizon. From bangs to auburn hues, these are the biggest celeb changes of the year.
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Gigi Hadid has had a big year, enjoying time with her young daughter Khai, returning to the modeling world after a brief hiatus while pregnant, and splitting with her longtime on-again-off-again boyfriend Zayn Malik. To match her busy, and newly single life, Hadid tried out a number of hairstyles in 2021, switching up her classic blonde locks for a stunning red shade paired with a new set of blunt bangs. One thing that hasn’t changed? Her supermodel looks.
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Selena Gomez has also experimented with her hair throughout the duration of 2021, eventually landing on a chic and timeless bob to compliment her stunning features after straying from the platinum blonde look which she rocked from April to July. Celebrating the success of her makeup line, Rare Beauty, her cooking show, Selena + Chef, a Grammy nominated album, and a new show on Hulu, it’s safe to say Gomez’s looks are the least interesting thing about her.
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After a slew of celebs declared blonde hair out of style as this year comes to a close, Katy Perry hopped on board, ditching her platinum locks of the past several years to return to the raven haired look she wore when she first shot to fame in 2008. Perry has also had a busy year, acting as a judge on American Idol and enjoying time with her daughter, Daisy Dove, and partner Orlando Bloom. Judging by his recent comments on Perry’s Instagram, it seems Bloom is a fan of her dark hair, too.
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Chrissy Teigen
Chrissy Teigen opted out of the dramatic hairstyle changes of this year, instead choosing an eyebrow transplant to alter her appearance. The supermodel recently took to social media to show off her new brows, explaining in an Instagram story that she had thinned them out from over-plucking in her youth, but was thrilled with the final results. Teigen also had a buccal fat removal procedure done on her face earlier this year and has been proud in claiming the work she has had done, rather than denying it.
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Christina Aguilera recently got into the fall spirit, dyeing her bright blonde locks a deep red and bringing out a darker, more sultry version of herself for the end of 2021. The singer hasn’t aged a day since her rise to fame in 1993, but the new hair color certainly flattered her complexion while providing a fresh twist on her look which thrilled fans. Compared to the waist-length locks she began the year with, this style is certainly easier to manage.
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Will Smith
This year, Will Smith decided to take his health into his own hands, vowing to lose 20 pounds in 20 weeks as he worked to reclaim his body. Now boasting a new memoir as well as a set of ripped abs, Smith made both a physical and mental transformation this year as he aimed to create a sustainable approach to wellness that fit into his busy schedule.
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Shay Mitchell
The You and Pretty Little Liars star gave birth to her first daughter, Atlas, back in 2019 and took this year to focus on herself and regain confidence within her postpartum body. In a lengthy Instagram post which she shared earlier this year, Mitchell wrote, “I feel more healthy, energetic and engaged…which makes a better me.” That’s a transformation worth working towards!
