Hollywood Hair

Bauer Griffin. The Wentz family. Ashlee Simpson has returned to her roots, sort of. The singer and sometimes actress, who was recently dismissed from the cast of the CW's Melrose Place , showed off a new darker hairstyle in Los Angeles this week. From the looks of it, Ashlee picked up some of her husband Pete's leftover Manic Panic and had herself a field day. I actually like it on her; it reminds me of those long-ago times when she sported razor-cut dark hair and a different face and she did that jig on SNL...fun times. Ashlee is lucky to be thus-complected; she could ... Read Full Story

Getty Images. Ashley's streaks match her dress. Trendsetting twins Mary-Kate and Ashley Olsen attended Tuesday evening's Museum of Modern Art Tribute to Tim Burton in standard dark eye makeup and heavy coats. Mary-Kate sported a dark berry matte lip shade sure to make all the hipsters swoon, while Ashley had pale blue and green streaks in her artfully disheveled hair. Who knows if the streaks are at all permanent; on women with light-hair, all one needs to achieve the look is a marker. True story: I once accidentally dyed a friend's hair many colors when we decided to use Crayolas for a wacky look ... Read Full Story

Photo by Bauer Griffin Garth's hair from the side. At Monday evening's premiere of New Moon , 90210 's Jennie Garth walked the red carpet in support of husband Peter Facinelli , who plays Dr. Carlisle Cullen in the series. Most stars struggle to create interesting evening looks with short bob haircuts, but it appears that Garth's stylist got really innovative, whipping up a futuristic braided hairstyle that worked with Garth's total look. It appears that Jennie's hair was french-braided and pinned back on the sides of her head, with the hair atop her crown flipped over the top (and likely teased from behind ... Read Full Story

Actress Hayden Panettiere attends a benefit for the Whaleman Foundation at Beso on November 15, 2009 in Los Angeles, California. (Getty Images) more pics » Actress and animal rights activist Hayden Panettiere   was on-hand for a Whaleman Foundation benefit over the weekend, looking lovely as ever in a form-fitting little beige dress paired with a black clutch and strappy sandals. She also showed off a new haircut, replete with bangs. Other sites are criticizing the cut for making Hayden look too old, but I have to disagree - it actually makes her look much, much younger. I do like how the fringe was ... Read Full Story

Getty Images. Emma last went blonde to play Nancy Drew. Actress Emma Roberts unveiled a new 'do over the weekend, showing off her new blonde hair at a Prada book launch celebration in Beverly Hills. Roberts, whose natural hair color is light brown, probably made the switch from dark brown to blonde for a film role. Perhaps a Nancy Drew sequel? Emma has the perfect coloring to switch her hair color as she pleases, but I prefer the dark brown hair, as it helps to bring out her green eyes. She looks a little more sophisticated and, frankly, more like herself as a brunette. ... Read Full Story

Getty Images. Brand poses with his DVD. Comedian Russell Brand is famous for his lewd jokes and wild, unkempt black hair - and now we know why. It appears that  Brand's hair is almost pretty when it's combed and washed. Russell Brand is the overgrown, rude, and potentially smelly Shirley Temple, basically. Perhaps Brand's galpal Katy Perry convinced him to go straight for his London book signing this week. He looks so put-together: no bags under the eyes, the neckbeard clean-shaven. But I do think Brand's fans probably prefer the scraggly hair to his neat pincurls - am I wrong? So, for laughs - ... Read Full Story

Getty Images. Kellie's new dark red 'do. Former American Idol contestant and bubbly country singer Kellie Pickler was among the pretty ladies at last night's 2009 CMA Awards in Nashville, shining in a slinky metallic David Meister gown. But while Pickler had all the right accessories and makeup, something was a little off about her look. I don't want to blame it all on Pickler's new hair color. The red does set her apart from the other young lovelies in the music business, but it seems a little too sober for her personality. Yes, the auburn shade does look lovely with her pale skin. ... Read Full Story

Blake Lively films a scene with Sebastian Stan on the set of "Gossip Girl" on the Upper West Side of Manhattan. (Photo Agency) more pics » Blake's hair is in high demand. This week, the New York Times ' Sarah Maslin explored a New York fashion phenomenon: Blake Lively's hair. Blake Lively's long, blond, tousled mane is apparently the envy of thousands of women, as her hairstyle is now the most sought-after in New York salons. Maslin compares its popularity to that of Jennifer Aniston's "Rachel" cut in the late 1990s and Farrah Fawcett's feathered 'do in the 70s. But - as pointed out ... Read Full Story

Getty Images. Shakira wore the dreds for her MTV EMAs performance. The lovely Shakira is on the cover of the latest Rolling Stone , in which she discusses her latest album (and probably her baby desires, judging by the interviews she's been giving the past several months). The singer attended an album launch party last night in New York City, sporting a sequined blazer, skinny jeans, and a seriously grunged-out hairstyle. Shakira appears to have added texture to her mane by letting her stylist twist sections of her hair into mock-dreds, which are likely held in place with product. It's kind of a cool ... Read Full Story

Getty Images. Ricci at the "After Life" screening. Petite actress Christina Ricci has showed off many a hair cut and color in the past couple of years, as she possesses one of those rare face shapes that works with the most architectural cuts. Lately, Ricci's been letting her naturally dark hair grow out, with a blunt fringe that covers her forehead yet somehow manages to bring out her luminous light brown eyes. For a recent L.A. event, Ricci wore her hair back in a simple ponytail. Her slightly choppy, layered fringe helps to give the look more of an edge. It looked edgy with ... Read Full Story