New You Hairdos: Change Up Your Look for Spring with 7 Stunning Celebrity-Inspired Mane Makeovers

Photo by Eva Rinaldi

Katy Perry ends her purple reign.

Never underestimate the power of a new 'do. When a celebrity changes her hairstyle, it makes international headlines. In fact, it gets about as much attention as an engagement, a marriage or the birth of a baby.

As the season gets into full swing, mane makeover mania has blossomed. Katy Perry recently set the blogosphere ablaze with her new "slime green for spring" strands, while Nicki Minaj dropped jaws at the MTV Movie Awards last Sunday when she traded in her Crayola-colored tresses for (gasp!) a natural hair look.  

Spring represents the season of reflection and renewal. It's a time to think about rebirth and new life--especially as Easter approaches this Sunday and Passover concludes next Tuesday. So, if you're ready to freshen up your look, this might be the best time of the year to do.

However, it's not as easy as it sounds. If you need a little inspiration and motivation, check out the following must-have mane makeovers from style icons such as Taylor Swift, Kim Kardashian, Shailene Woodley and Jennifer Lawrence. They'll add lots of spice and everything nice to your Easter and Passovers get-togethers. 

We've also assembled the latest hair products to maintain your new you 'do. These shampoos, conditioners, serums, masks and sprays will help your strands stay strong, soft and shiny.

Have a lovely holiday celebration!

KATY PERRY

Photo by Eva Rinaldi

Before: Green jewels and dresses.

After: Green tresses.

NICKI MINAJ

Photo by  Philip Nelson

Before: Day-glo pink wig.

After: Glam-glo evening look with her natural color and highlights.

TAYLOR SWIFT

Photo by Eva Rinaldi

Before: Long blonde locks.

After: "Short hair, don't care!"

KIM KARDASHIAN

Before: Blonde bombshell.

After: Brunette beauty.

SHAILENE WOODLEY

Photo by Nick Step
Before: Long and luxurious.

After: Short and sassy.

KRISTEN STEWART

Photo by Tabercil

Before: Sleek brunette.

After: Messy orangette.

JENNIFER LAWRENCE

Before: Soft long waves to...

Photo by Georges Biard

Shoulder length to...

After: Super short.

SHINE: 100% Pure Kelp & Mint Volumizing Shampoo and Conditioner. BEAUTY: Purify and fortify your strands with aloe vera leaf juice, and kelp and peppermint leaf extracts help boost body, bounce and brilliance. BEACON: Vegan, and gluten and cruelty free. Also contains no artificial fragrances, chemical preservatives, sulfates or detergents.

SHINE: Bigen Protect & Repair Shampoo, Deep Conditioner and Semi-Permanent Hair Color (Intensive Ruby Red). BEAUTY: The shampoo and conditioner utilize rice water and sunflower seed oil to moisturize and mend your mane, while the hair color contains honey, shea butter and sunflower seed oil to aid in covering gray for up to eight washes and enhancing your natural hue. BEACON: Free of ammonia and hydrogen peroxide.

SHINE: Davines OI/Absolute Beautifying Conditioner, OI/All in One Milk and OI/Absolute Beautifying Shampoo. BEAUTY: This transformational trio for your tresses creates softness, shine and silkiness with sunflower seed and rose-extracted roucou oils. BEACON: Contains no parabens. To coincide with Earth Month and Earth Day on April 22, 10% of the proceeds from the purchases of these products between April 21-26, 2014, will be donated to The Fruit Tree Planting Foundation. 

SHINE: Fat Hair "0" Calories Thickening Shampoo and Conditioner (for fine, limp hair). BEAUTY: Wheat and soy proteins help expand each hair shaft to make your strands stronger and more healthy looking. BEACON: Vegan, and contains no sulfates or parabens. 

SHINE: Kérastase Irisome Bain Satin 1 Shampoo (normal to slightly dry hair), K Lift Vertige Root-Uplifting Gel (medium hold) and Irisome Masquintense Fine (for fine, dry hair). BEAUTY: The gel utilizes castor oil to help add volume, while the mask and shampoo feature iris florentina root extracts and wheat proteins to keep strands smooth and supple without weighing them down. BEACON: No animal testing.

SHINE: Sally Hershberger Major Body 3-in-1 Volumizing Spray and Hyper Hydration Spray Serum. BEAUTY: The spray features caffeine, wheat protein and keratin to aid in building weightless volume, while the serum utilizes galanga root extract and keratin to create frizz-free shine. BEACON: No animal testing and vegan.

SHINE: Shu Uemura Ultimate Remedy Extreme Restoration Collection (for ultra-damaged hair)--Treatment, Shampoo, Conditioner and Duo-Serum. BEAUTY: This luxurious line for your locks serves to step up shine, softness and smoothness by blending a lotus flower infusion with a ceramide formula. BEACON: No animal testing.

SHINE: TRESemmé Keratin Smooth 7 Day Smooth System--Shampoo, Heat Activated Treatment (designed for use with a flat iron) and Conditioner. BEAUTY: Infused with keratin, this collection helps remove impurities, create more manageability and calm unruly strands. BEACON: No animal testing. The parent company's Unilever Foundation supports Save the Children, UNICEF and the World Food Programme.

Award Season Hair Trends: 5 A-Lister Looks for Your Locks from the Golden Globe & SAG Awards

Photo courtesy Peter Dutton

Lights, glam cam, action! All eyes were on the recent Golden Globe and Screen Actors Guild Awards to see how Hollywood stars play dress-up on the red carpet.

A-listers took award season fashion to the next level with super chic style. Who can forget couture classics such as the red cape Ralph Lauren gown of Lupita Nyong'o, the black lace/sheer-effect Armani Privé dress of Cate Blanchett and the purple sequined Dior strapless number of Jennifer Lawrence? Per-fec-tion! 

To-die-for tresses from Sandra Bullock, Amy Adams and Sofia Vergara also stole the show. In fact, five hair trends caught our eye--pretty pixies and ponytails appeared undone and fun, beautiful buns screamed sleek rather than geek, and cascading curls and retro faux bobs gave a nod to an earlier era in Hollywood. They turned heads almost as much as the jaw-dropping jewels and glittery gowns. 

Tell us which ones you vote for as so hot or so not. Plus, to help you achieve your own award-winning looks, check out the latest shampoos, conditioners, tools, treatments, serums and mousses.

You'll be picture perfect in no time. Smile!

PLAYFUL PONYTAILS

Sandra Bullock

Amy Poehler

BEAUTIFUL BUNS

Emma Watson

Margot Robbie


Zooey Deschanel

Sandra Bullock

RETRO FAUX BOBS

Amy Adams

Taylor Swift

Cate Blanchett

LONG LOOSE CURLS

Sofia Vergara

Olivia Wilde

COOL CROP TOPS

Lupita Nyong'o

Jennifer Lawrence

SHINE: Alterna Bamboo Volume Uplifting Root Blast and Boho Waves Tousled Texture Mist. BEAUTY: The root lifter boosts fullness with bamboo extract and fennel seed extract, while the mist releases your natural body and waves with aloe vera leaf extract and pineapple enzymes. BEACON: Free of parabens, gluten, phthalates and synthetic color. Supports WaterAid and the National Kidney Foundation. 

SHINE: Beauty Without Cruelty Premium Aromatherapy Leave-In Conditioner. BEAUTY: Minimize split ends and frizzies, and maximize sheen and body with aloe vera gel, and sunflower seed and jojoba oils. BEACON: Vegan and no animal testing. Free of parabens, SLS/SLES and synthetic fragrances.

SHINE: Belson Products Gold 'N Hot 1" Professional Ceramic Crimping Iron. BEAUTY: Create less frizz and static with ceramic crimping plates, which helps produce more silky strands. BEACON: The parent company, Helen of Troy, supports the American Cancer Society, Big Brothers Big Sisters, Cookies for Kids’ Cancer and Special Olympics.

SHINE: Blowpro Textstyle Dry Texture Spray. BEAUTY: Liven up limp locks with brushable texture and volume without leaving a greasy residue. BEACON: Free of sulfates, parabens, ethanol alcohol and sodium chloride.

SHINE: Hamadi Organics Shea Hair Cream. BEAUTY: Shea butter, rice protein and lemon oil strengthen your strands to calm frizzies, and enhance natural curls and waves. BEACON: Ecocert certified and no animal testing. Biodegradable, and contains no fragrances or colorants.

SHINE: Maijan Moroccan Argan Oil Leave-In Hair Serum. BEAUTY: Hydrate and heal your hair to create shine and softness with grapeseed extract, and argan, rosewood and ylang ylang oils. BEACON: No animal testing. Free of parabens, sulfates and alcohol. 

SHINE: Pravana Nevo Intense Therapy Leave-In Treatment. BEAUTY: Jojoba seed, sunflower and rosemary leaf extracts smooth your strands without weighing them down. BEACON: No animal testing and vegan. Free of sulfates, parabens, sodium chloride, phthalates, gluten, propylene glycol, cocamide DEA and cocamide MEA.

SHINE: Pureology Colour Fanatic. BEAUTY: Protect color-treated hair from fading, and step up moisture and silkiness with coconut oil, sunflower and fennel seed extracts, and olive fruit oil. BEACON: No animal testing and vegan. Free of sulfates. Supports Global Green USA.

SHINE: Scunci Styleable Faux Hair Ponytail (16-inch wrap) and Curly Faux Hair Ponytail (20-inch clip-on). BEAUTY: Go glam or girly with these hair extensions for a stylish silhouette. BEACON: The parent company, Conair, supports the American Red Cross, St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital and American Ballet Theatre.

SHINE: TouchBack Clear Shampoo and Conditioner. BEAUTY: Protect color-treated and natural strands from ultraviolet damage, oxidation and fading with lemon peel and green tea leaf extracts. BEACON: Vegan and no animal testing. Free of ammonia, peroxide and sulfates. Supports the National Breast Cancer Coalition.

SHINE: Unilever TRESemmé 24 Hour Body Foaming Mousse and Platinum Strength Heat Protect Spray. BEAUTY: The mousse optimizes body and bounce, while the spray protects your hair from breakage, frizzies and dryness. BEACON: The Unilever Foundation supports Oxfam, Population Services International, Save the Children, UNICEF and the World Food Programme. 

SHINE: Veria Innerdosha Big Ambition Shampoo, Tame the Tangles Leave-In Detangler and Live Fully Conditioner. BEAUTY: Purify, plump and protect your strands with aloe vera leaf juice, jojoba seed oil and green tea leaf extract. BEACON: Vegan and cruelty free. Contains no parabens, phthalates, synthetic fragrances, sulfates, artificial colors or GMOs.

Holiday Hairstyles: 5 Celebrity-Inspired Pixie Cuts that Create Dramatic Short & Sassy Looks

Jennifer Lawrence: The long and...

For Jennifer Lawrence, 2013 will always be known as the year that began with a thud and ended with a big bang. Remember what happened when she ascended the staircase to accept her Academy Award for Best Actress in Silver Linings Playbook last February? The superstar stumbled and tumbled as she tripped on her floor-length Dior gown.  

Lawrence now makes headlines for another reason. Her portrayal as Katniss Everdeen in Hunger Games: Catching Fire helped the movie shatter all box office records. Plus, she's receiving critical acclaim this month for her performance as the reckless wife of a con artist in the '70s disco era crime drama American Hustle--opening in wide release today. 

...the short of it.

Then, in the middle of the back-to-back flick frenzy, Lawrence made a bold beautynista move. She chopped off her long locks to sport a playful pixie cut. The crop top trend, which has been embraced by several celebs, allows you to create versatile day and evening looks without a lot of muss and fuss. Your hair also dries faster, and you end up using less amounts of styling products--so they last longer. 

Ready to take your strands from flowing to fierce this holiday season? Check out the latest short and sassy styles from Miley Cyrus, Beyoncé, Jennifer Hudson and Pamela Anderson. We've also included must-have hair tools, accessories, styling products, and shampoos and conditioners to help make the transition easier. 

Happy hair holidays!

BEYONCÉ

Photo by Nat Ch Villa

Before: Curls just wanna have fun.

After: You go, girl!

JENNIFER HUDSON

Photo by Adam Bielawski

Before: Fashionista.

After: Beautynista.

MILEY CYRUS

Photo by Angela George

Before: Hannah Montana locks.

After: Miley Cyrus rocks.

PAMELA ANDERSON

Photo courtesy PETA

Before: Beachy.

After: Bitchin'.

SHINE: 100% Pure Volumizing Shampoo (Kelp & Mint). BEAUTY: Purify and protect your hair, while also adding luster to your locks, with aloe vera leaf juice, peppermint and kelp extracts, virgin coconut oil and vitamin E. BEACON: Vegan, and gluten and cruelty free. Also contains no detergents, synthetic chemicals, or artificial fragrances or colors.

SHINE: Affinage Sham Rock Styling Hairpaste. BEAUTY: Apply to dry or damp hair to create hold and high shine during holiday party season. BEACON: Supports The Alternative Hair Charitable Foundation.

SHINE: Alba Botanica Leave-In Conditioning Mist (Drink It Up Coconut Milk) and Anti-Frizz Serum (So Smooth Gardenia). BEAUTY: The mist smoothes unruly curls and brings locks back to life, while the serum tames flyaways for a more polished look. BEACON: No animal testing and vegan. Free of sodium lauryl sulfate, parabens, phthalates, artificial colors and silicones. Supports Furry Friends Rescue, Farm Sanctuary and Kitten Rescue.

SHINE: Beauty Without Cruelty Aromatherapy Hair Care Shampoo and Conditioner (Rosemary, Mint, Tea Tree). BEAUTY: Step up shine, smoothness and scent with rosemary, sweet orange, peppermint and tea tree oils. BEACON: Vegan and no animal testing. Free of parabens, SLS/SLES and synthetic fragrances.

SHINE: Belson Products Gold 'N Hot Professional 1875 Watt Ionic Ultra-Lightweight Dryer with Tourmaline. BEAUTY: The tourmaline-infused outlet grille emits negative ion heat to minimize frizz and maximize shine. BEACON: The parent company, Helen of Troy, supports the American Cancer Society.

SHINE: Davines Oi Absolute Beautifying Shampoo, Oi All In One Milk and Oi Absolute Beautifying Conditioner. BEAUTY: The shampoo and conditioner help boost body and brilliance, while the milk facilitates blow drying and fights frizz. BEACON: Free of parabens and sulphates. No animal testing.

SHINE: Jane Carter Solution Hair Nourishing Serum. BEAUTY: Strengthen your strands and prevent the possibility of breakage with essential oils of lemon, grapefruit and ylang ylang, and vitamins A, D and E. BEACON: Supports Women For Women.

SHINE: Maijan Argan Oil Shimmer Shine Spray. BEAUTY: Argan, rosewood and ylang ylang flower oils, along with grapeseed extract, help boost the shimmer power of your strands without leaving any residue. BEACON: Vegan and no animal testing. Contains no alcohol, parabens or sulfates. 

SHINE: Scunci headbands. BEAUTY: Meet your main squeeze under the mistletoe with these on-trend metallic hair accessories, which can be found at mass market retailers. BEACON: The parent company, Conair, supports the American Red Cross and National Dance Institute.

SHINE: Sonoma Soap Company Daily Shampoo and Daily Conditioner (Citrus Medley). BEAUTY: Enhance moisturization and silkiness with tangerine, grapefruit and orange oils, and aloe vera leaf juice. BEACON: No animal testing and vegan. Free of parabens, gluten and artificial colors. Supports Clean the World.

SHINE: Unilever TRESemmé Fresh Start Dry Shampoo (Color Care) and 24 Hour Body Non-Aerosol Hair Spray. BEAUTY: The shampoo helps you refresh the look and feel of your hair between washes without leaving any visible residue, while the hair spray fights frizz and maximizes manageability and volume. BEACON: The Unilever Foundation supports Oxfam, Save the Children, UNICEF and the World Food Programme. 

2013 Oscars: The 5 Best Red Carpet Hair Looks

Glitz, glamour, action! The hot pursuit of Oscar gold brought out the best of red carpet style at this year's Academy Awards. Sleek silhouettes and sparkles set the stage for lots of drama and dazzle.

Trending trains and trinkets weren't the only memorable moments. Head-turning hairstyles also stole the spotlight. Who can forget the cascading curls of Reese Witherspoon, the highlighted streaks and swept-up do of lead actress Oscar winner Jennifer Lawrence, and the pretty pixie cut of Charlize Theron? Per-fec-tion!  

We're showcasing the five best hair looks of the Oscars, as well as a few shampoos, conditioners, finishing sprays, tools and accessories to help you achieve these styles. Please feel free to tell us which stunning strands you enjoyed most on the red carpet. 

CASCADING CURLS

Reese Witherspoon

Jessica Chastain

Zoe Saldana

Kerry Washington

SWEPT UP & TUCKED BACK

Jennifer Lawrence

Amanda Seyfried

Naomi Watts

CROPPED TOPS

Charlize Theron

Anne Hathaway

Halle Berry (go to 2:25)

TEASED TRESSES

Adele

Amy Adams

LONG & STRAIGHT

Jennifer Aniston

Sandra Bullock

SHINE: A.S.P. Kitoko Volume Enhance Leave-In Treatment (For Fine, Limp Hair). BEAUTY: Green tea leaf and date fruit extracts, shea butter and vitamin E maximize fullness and minimize static. BEACON: Contains no waxes, mineral oils, parabens or sulfates. 

SHINE: Belson Products Brazilian Heat After Dark Professional Titanium 1" Straightening Iron. BEAUTY: Safe for use on keratin treated hair, this flat iron's extra long titanium plates give you more glide and gloss. BEACON: The parent company, Helen of Troy, supports the American Cancer Society, Big Brothers Big Sisters and Cookies for Kids' Cancer.

SHINE: Conair Bun Maker. BEAUTY: Gather your hair into a ponytail and pull it through the hole in the bun maker. Slide the bun maker up to the ponytail base and spread your hair around it. Secure with pins. BEACON: Supports American Red Cross, American Ballet Theatre and National Dance Institute.

SHINE: Burt's Bees More Moisture Shampoo and Conditioner with Baobab. BEAUTY: Antioxidant-rich baobab oil replenishes and repairs lackluster hair. BEACON: No animal testing. Free of synthetic fragrances, sulfates, parabens, phthalates and petrochemicals. Supports Habitat for Humanity. 

SHINE: John Frieda Frizz-Ease Volume Curls Curling Iron. BEAUTY: Advanced ionic conditioning technology maximizes manageability by fighting frizz and flyaway hair. BEACON: Kao Brands, the parent company, supports the United Way and Doctors Without Borders/Médecins Sans Frontières.

SHINE: Nature Pure Labs Hippophae Botanical Shampoo with Collagen. BEAUTY: Aloe vera leaf juice, sunflower seed oil and vitamin B5 step up shine, softness and smoothness. BEACON: No animal testing. Free of parabens. Recyclable packaging.

SHINE: Redken Quick Tease 15 Backcombing Finishing Spray. BEAUTY: This spray allows you to boost body and create lift at the roots. BEACON: L’Oréal, the parent company, partners with UNESCO to support For Women In Science.