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Hot Hair: The Best Celebrity Ombre Looks

A quick and easy way to brighten your look is to give your hair a soft transition from dark to light. These celebrities have mastered the ombre look and are proving this trend is here to stay. Get inspiration and adjust it to your own style.
By Deena Campbell · Updated October 27, 2020
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Brunette Waves

LaLa Anthony rocks caramel tresses for the book signing of her latest novel, “The Love Playbook”.

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Absolute Perfection

Tia Mowry attends the premiere of Disney’s “Muppets Most Wanted” with honey-toned tips.

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Lovely Curls

Nia Long sported beach waved hair at the The Best Man Holiday New York Premiere.

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Short and Sweet

Joan Smalls walks the Stella McCartney runway with a tinted bob.

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Orange Crush

At ABC’s Dancing With The Stars’ 300th Episode celebration, Niecy Nash was all smiles in long, waist-length waves accented with touches of honey blonde.

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Bold and Brave

Mariah Carey visits at Power 105.1 Studio in New York City with golden locks.

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Bold Brunette

Tamar Braxton pulled a hue-switcheroo when she appeared on the show 106 & Park in these two-toned brown rippling waves.

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Curly Golden Cutie

Letoya Luckett joined the ombre trend when she made an appearance at North Carolina Central University. Her brown and blonde curls are simply stunning!

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On to the Ombre

Elise Neal attended the 4th Annual DesignCare event wearing her new favorite trend of the season: colorful ombré waves.

The Best Celeb Ombre Looks