Kelly Clarkson's most unrecognizable hair transformations through the years — photos


The talk show host and American Idol winner has donned all sorts of hairstyles


Kelly Clarkson on the red carpet at the 2024 Rock & Roll Hall Of Fame Induction Ceremony © Kevin Mazur
Beatriz ColonNew York Writer - New York
January 23, 2025
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Having been more than 20 years in the entertainment industry, Kelly Clarkson has gone through a lot of changes in front of the camera.

That includes many a style change, having first risen to stardom in the early aughts, known for its thick highlights, low rise jeans, and distressed clothing galore.

The talk show host shot to fame when she won the inaugural season of American Idol in 2002, and at the time, she was known for her pin-straight brunette hair scattered with icy blonde highlights.

Since then, fans have seen her sport all sorts of hairstyles, including curly bobs, platinum blonde hair, bangs, and more.

Explore some of them below.

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2002

Kelly's American Idol finalist portrait.

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2002

Giving her signature Y2K highlights a twist with some curls.

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2003

Showing off an impressive tan and golden highlights at the 2003 Teen Choice Awards.

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2005

Blonde ambition! At the 2005 MTV Video Music Awards in Miami.

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2005

Again serving Y2K realness with pin-straight blonde.  

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2011

With a brunette bob attending Muhammad Ali's Celebrity Fight Night XVII in Arizona.

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2015

With a part buzzcut performing during a Mardi Gras celebration at Universal Orlando.

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2025

Her most recent look, "bronde" locks with bangs.

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