Blonde Hair Celebrities

Want blonde hair? You’re not alone. Nearly a quarter of women over 18 are blonde—by birth or by bottle. Click through the gallery for celebrities who got their blonde hair color right. To find your perfect hue, read our story on Blonde Hair Color for Your Skintone.

Hair color: Platinum blonde

Skintone:  Light

Undertones: Cool

Why it works:  Gwen’s ever-platinum locks are actually a light blonde, a color that flatters her light complexion instead of washing it out.

The science: Read about it in Blonde Hair Color for Your Skintone.

Hair color: Sunny blonde

Skintone: Light golden

Undertones: Warm

Why it works:  Blanchett’s hair color is more yellow than ash, a warm hue that’s optimal for her golden skintone.  For light skintones, sticking to a sunny shade is always flattering.

The science: Read about it in Blonde Hair Color for Your Skintone.

Hair color: Golden flax

Skintone: Light

Undertones: Cool

Why it works:  A golden shade just like Stone’s is an ideal color for fair skin.

The science: Read about it in Blonde Hair Color for Your Skintone.

Hair color: Butter blonde

Skintone: Light golden

Undertones: Warm

Why it works: Paltrow’s shade is as sun-kissed as her fair, glowing skin, allowing both to shine.

The science: Read about it in Blonde Hair Color for Your Skintone.

Hair color: Sunny champagne

Skintone: Medium golden

Undertones: Warm

Why it works:  The secret to perfect blonde locks like Reese’s?  Keeping the color golden instead of ashy or orange-y to ensure that it flatters her warm skintone.

The science: Read about it in Blonde Hair Color for Your Skintone.

Hair color: Goldenrod

Skintone: Medium

Undertones: Cool

Why it works: Underwood’s color is almost-beige blonde, a cool tone of blonde that flatters her skintone.

The science: Read about it in Blonde Hair Color for Your Skintone.

Hair color: Bronde

Skintone: Medium tan

Undertones: Warm

Why it works: The more color in your skin, the more color you can put in your hair. Aniston’s beachy tan balances with her depth-creating highlights to create a natural look.

The science: Read about it in Blonde Hair Color for Your Skintone.

Hair color: Caramel blonde

Skintone: Medium tan

Undertones: Warm

Why this works:  Beckham’s medium golden hue perfectly compliments her medium skintone.

The science: Read about it in Blonde Hair Color for Your Skintone.

Hair color: Burnt caramel

Skintone: Dark golden

Undertones: Warm

Why it works: Richie sticks to a darker caramel blonde for a natural look that works with her complexion.

The science: Read about it in Blonde Hair Color for Your Skintone.

Hair color: Tawny honey

Skintone: Dark golden

Undertones: Warm

Why it works:  As colorist Kelly Van Gogh says, hair color must be a mix of colors. Banks’ caramel highlights are a perfect blend of dark and medium blond tones, adding depth to her hair.

The science: Read about it in Blonde Hair Color for Your Skintone.

Hair color: Flaxen toffee

Skintone: Dark golden

Undertones: Warm

Why it works: Beyonce fluctuates between being a dark brunette and a golden blonde, and she pulls off each look by making sure her color always works with her skintone.  This shade of blond is flattering because it’s dark enough to complement her skintone but still yellow enough to shine.

The science: Read about it in Blonde Hair Color for Your Skintone.

Hair color: Bright amber

Skintone: Dark

Undertones: Warm

Why it works: As evidenced by Queen Latifah, golden and caramel highlights are always flattering on dark skin.

The science: Read about it in Blonde Hair Color for Your Skintone.