As an actress and model herself, Jane has embodied diverse roles and styles while fearlessly experimenting with an array of haircuts and colors. Her journey from being in front of the lens to behind the scenes as a makeup artist and hairstylist has enriched her understanding of style and beauty. Armed with this experience and coupled with a journalism degree, Jane now thrives as a writer at the Right Hairstyles. Outside her editorial pursuits, Jane revels in expressing her creativity through writing, makeup artistry, fashion styling, and immersing herself in the worlds of cinema and literature.
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For decades, the one and only Angelina Jolie has been gracing red carpets and silver screens alike, and with each appearance, her hairstyles have left audiences in awe and set trends into motion. From long and dark to bold and blonde, including sophisticated updos, Jolie’s hair evolution is reflective of a fearless attitude toward fashion and beauty. Let’s take a look at 21 of her most memorable hairstyles that show she can easily pull off any look.
Angelina naturally has stunningly beautiful dark brunette hair, normally worn long and with a subtle wave. The beauty about this understated classic look is that it was Angelina’s early career signature, which allowed her sharp features and striking beauty to take the front page. Simple yet powerful, all fitting together with her effortless elegance.
In this early red-carpet moment, Angelina embraced her natural dark brunette color and wore it in a long, straight style. Sleek, middle-parted hair framed her face, exuding a minimalist and young vibe. This was indeed a signature ’90s look, apt to showcase her classic beauty and let her striking features steal the show.
Here, she pulls off a more urbane and refined look, with her hair half up and the rest in soft waves down her shoulders. It added oomph with volume at the crown to complement her natural waves. This was quintessential red carpet, defining her transformation from edgy actress into Hollywood royalty.
The retro look sports Angelina with short, voluminous, curly blonde hair. The hair was from classic Hollywood and gave her an almost vintage starlet look. The tightly coiling curls and bright blonde color dramatically changed her look and showed how well she could adapt to bold styles.
During the 1997 Cable ACE Awards, Angelina introduced a breathtakingly beautiful pixie cut. A spiky, short haircut that outlined her face gave her an audacious, bold look. The sharp outlines of the cut really brought out the strong bones in her face, and this look of hers is considered one of her most daring looks at the time. The pixie cut became iconic, looks which showed the world how she can sport edgy hairstyles with poise and confidence.
By contrast, Angelina opted for a bright, fiery red shade but wore the style in a relaxed, casual ponytail. The bright color lent a feeling of rebellion and an edge to her look, a surefire sign that even the most outrageous of hair colors is easily and stylishly pulled off. Bright red hair commands the attention of any crowd, having made for a fun shift in hues away from darker tones.
Angelina tried on an interesting look with face-framing blonde highlights and baby bangs for her role in Girl, Interrupted. The lighter tone gave an almost more playful veneer to her usually dark and bold hairstyles, and the bangs framed her face in a youthful and casual manner. This was refreshing since most of her hairstyles are dark and bold, and thus showcased a different side of her beauty.
At the 57th Annual Golden Globe Awards, Angelina stepped out in an audacious two-toned affair of dark roots with silver tips. The combination lent an extraterrestrial, almost futuristic quality to her naturally striking features and fearless fashion sense. Light against dark, this red carpet moment was edgy yet elegant.
Other than this, one of the most iconic red-carpet looks was that of Angelina with a half-up, voluminous hairstyle in dark locks. A slight wave and teased volume on the crown gave her that glamorous, vintage feel; yet loose strands updated it. Classic, yet ultra-dramatic, it brought out her timeless beauty, working just perfect for such a star-studded event.
Angelina was spotted sporting her long, jet-black hair at the Oscars. Kept straight and fashionably simple, her hair flowed down her back in keeping with all her black attire. This would be one of those classic shots of dark-haired beauty where a lot is left to her minimalistic hair on her face and the golden Oscar statue she held in her hand.
For this film role, Angelina went all out with a glamorous platinum blonde and volume in curls. The set curls lent an air of polish and classic sophistication, reminiscent of old Hollywood. The bright blonde was a far cry from her dark tresses, showing just how easily she gets into a different character and style.
Angelina wore her hair in an elegant side-swept updo with a subtle wave during the Beyond Borders premiere. The hairstyle was classy, featuring a side fringe that framed her face quite elegantly while pinning back the rest of her hair to show her statement earrings. The hairstyle added glamour to her look without overpowering her eyes or eternal beauty.
Angelina’s hair was flowy and romantic, with textured waves at the Cannes Film Festival. The hair was set loosely on top, spilling soft waves from either side. This plush haircut made her gorgeously effortless in the glittering affair. The slightly undone look made the classic updo much more modern and completely attention-free so her natural beauty could shine through.
Subtle and polished slicked-back voluminous waves cascaded just over her shoulders. Soft in texture, the hair added a romantic touch to the whole look without going overboard. Perfect for formal red-carpet moments, this adds volume at the roots to her classic Old Hollywood look with a modern twist.
One of the movie premieres saw her in loose soft waves that gave her a breezy, relaxed feel. The waves were styled so they fell away from the face to accentuate her cheekbones and glowing smile. This very natural, flowing hairstyle only added to an already relaxed and friendly appeal, perfect for an outdoor event.
For the Rome Film Festival, Angelina continued with her smooth yet classy appearance, long straight hair flowing beautifully down her back. The simplicity of the style made way for the dress and other accessories to take all the attention yet present her in her naturally beautiful self; this sleek and polished look has been a classic favorite on formal occasions and red-carpet moments.
At the Eternals UK premiere, Angelina parted her hair down the center for a relaxed yet put-together vibe. The subtle balayage and soft texture of the hair make Angelina look very youthful and fresh, while a center-part keeps the style balanced and symmetrical.
Angelina sported a layered, soft hairstyle on the red carpet, with long, silky strands framing her face perfectly. The layers gave depth and movement, while the relaxed waves kept the look light and effortless. This has been one of those classic, elegant looks for her whenever she is attending some formal event.
Angelina opted to go for blonde hair with darker hair being carefully blended using babylighting technique at the Venice Film Festival. Long, sleek hair delivered soft volume around the crown. The contrast of the blonde strands against the darker roots brought depth and gave her a more relaxed, modern appearance – with, of course, that touch of glamour.
Sleek and straight blonde hair brought so much more drama to the red carpet when Angelina stepped out for the Venice Film Festival. The center part evoked fresh modernity, while the sleek texture of her hair ceded front-and-center attention to bold makeup and striking red lips. Thus, such a simple look became just what was needed for such a high-fashion moment.
In New York, at the Film Festival, Angelina did old-school with a lived-in caramel blonde hair color. Sleek and straight, this look moved to utter elegance and simplicity in order to make way for those red lips and her white gown. This understated cut played well on the red carpet against a timeless appeal and brought to full display her glowing skin.
Angelina Jolie’s hair has kept changing with different phases of her professional and personal style. From the sleek, dark locks of her early days to more daring transformations like platinum blonde and fiery red, she’s never been afraid to push the envelope. That she can pull off anything from sweeping changes to classic elegance says much about her unique position in Hollywood. Jolie’s haircuts are more than just fashion; they’re manifestations of her unflinching individualism and the many sides of her personality.
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