The Worst Celeb Hair Moments Of 2026 (So Far)

Each year brings new celebrity fashion wins and losses. Whether it is a jaw-dropping Met Gala outfit or a bold new hairdo, there is always something to keep the internet buzzing. This year has been no different, as many celebrities have ventured into new style territory that has forced them to either sink or swim. For celebrity women, 2026 seemed to be the year of the bob. Many stars, from Penélope Cruz to Pamela Anderson, have chopped off their long locks in favor of shorter styles. 

While bobs and pixie cuts really suit the likes of Halle Berry and Halsey, short hair doesn't look good on everyone. Likewise, the risky no-eyebrows look. Celebrity men have also had a turbulent hair year, with daring looks and drastic haircuts increasingly prevalent in 2026. From star athletes like Erling Haaland to controversial singers like Chris Brown, men have endured some of the worst hair moments of the year. Just like 2026's biggest fashion flops, these looks will be remembered for all the wrong reasons. Here are the worst celebrity hair moments of 2026 so far. 

On September 10, 2026, actor Dakota Johnson arrived at the Kering Foundation Caring For Women Dinner in New York City. She sported a black and green cloak-style dress that made her look like a Slytherin in the "Harry Potter" franchise. However, it was not her unusual attire that had the internet buzzing. Observers could not help but notice her new micro-bangs, which appeared uneven and messy. The short fringe strayed far from the star's signature hairstyle. "Her bangs are usually bang-envy territory, and they're too short here," one Redditor pointed out. 

Norwegian soccer star Erling Haaland made waves during the 2026 World Cup after drawing attention with his signature blond man bun that inspired memes and copycats on the internet. Despite the popularity of his long hair, the athlete decided to buzz it all off after the World Cup. In an August 2026 Instagram post, Haaland posted a slideshow of his haircut captioned, "Short hair don't care." His Instagram comments were flooded with disappointed fans voicing their objections and expressing their grief over the loss of the iconic man bun. "We lost a baddie," one Instagram user commented on the post.

Kim Kardashian is no stranger to the messy hair look, which she has worn on several high-profile occasions in 2026. Not only did she opt for a messy black hairstyle for the 2026 Oscars afterparty, but she also tried a blond messy hair look on fashion's biggest night. At the 2026 Met Gala in New York City, the superstar seemed to have lost her hairbrush when she arrived on the red carpet with a frizzy and unkempt hairstyle. "Hair frizzy asf looking a hot mess," one Instagram user commented. "That's my hair when I haven't washed it in 4 days but I have to meet a friend for dinner and I've emptied my can of dry shampoo on it cause STYLE, BABY," a Redditor mused on a thread discussing the controversial look. 

Selena Gomez took a chance on a new 'do at the 83rd Annual Golden Globe Awards on January 11, 2026. She posed on the red carpet with a short bob that was overly shaped and styled into old Hollywood curves. Unfortunately, the look ultimately had her looking more like Lord Farquaad from "Shrek" and less like a classic actor. While the rest of her Chanel look stunned at the award ceremony, her hairstyle could have been saved if it was just an inch or two longer. 

When controversial singer Chris Brown embarked on his 2026 co-headlining tour, "The R&B Tour – Starring Usher Raymond & Chris Brown," he opted to dye his hair bleach blond and keep it buzzed. The hairstyle mimicked blond peach fuzz and was an unflattering look for the singer. In his mugshot from a London nightclub attack, which was released in July 2026, his blond haircut was so bad that users took to Instagram to talk about it. "Arrest this man's barber, what the hell," one user said in a reel. "His hair looks like the grass in all of UK right now," another commenter pointed out. Since Brown has worn hats during a lot of his performances and while posing in photos, perhaps his hair was just an afterthought for the singer. 

On September 8, 2026, Penélope Cruz walked the red carpet in a custom red Chanel dress by Matthieu Blazy while attending the "Bunker" screening at the 83rd Venice International Film Festival in Italy. While the A-list star is usually known for her glamorous looks, the hairstyle was a rare glam flop for the actor. Fans were surprised to see her in an uneven and over-highlighted bob that was ill-suited for her. "Someone should tell her stylist to quit their career. She's a goddess in a bad dress, bad hair color and bad haircut," a Redditor said. "It ages her and the blonde washes her out sooo bad," another Redditor agreed.

Despite being nominated for best actor in a leading role at the 2026 Oscars for "Marty Supreme," actor Timothée Chalamet did not seem worried about being styled to impress during the film industry's biggest night. His hair was uncharacteristically short for the actor, who used to sport long, sweeping curls that were better suited for his long face. His bangs were an awkward length, and would have looked better if they were either longer or shorter. His thin and patchy facial hair also did not do him any favors for his overall look. Perhaps many fans are onto something by suggesting that Chalamet has the "Kardashian Curse."

When actor Jenna Ortega attended "The Gallerist" premiere at the 2026 Sundance Film Festival in January 2026, she showcased her bold no-eyebrow look. The no-eyebrow styling was understandably controversial, as it looked unnatural and unflattering on the star. The absence of eyebrows, paired with her long dark hair and high hairline, ultimately made her forehead look bigger than it is. "Bring back natural colored eyebrows! And get rid of this outfit ASAP," one Redditor pleaded. Perhaps the no-eyebrow style would look better if the "Wednesday" actor had swooping bangs to compensate for the unusually empty space in her forehead region. 

While stepping out at the Tory Burch fashion show during New York Fashion Week on February 11, 2026, actor Pamela Anderson was not afraid to show off her messy blond bob. Her curls were frizzy, creating an unkempt look that made it appear as though she just rolled out of bed. Her makeup-free face contributed to the morning wakeup look, as did the hair covering her eyes. "Why do hairdressers give that stupid fringe I have it as well poking into my eyes? I'm not hating her just identifying that there's no definition between the fringe and the rest of the top of her hair," one Facebook user pointed out. Unlike Anderson's best fearless style moments, her entire fashion week look was boring and messy. 

Singer Bad Bunny made a bold statement at the Met Gala in May 2026 when he hit the red carpet disguised as an old man to celebrate "Costume Art" at the Metropolitan Museum in New York City. The star embraced aging by imagining what he may look like in several decades. However, his hairstyle ultimately failed to impress, as it was too obviously fake and out of place on the singer. The over-the-top artificial look had social media users comparing him to Colonel Sanders of KFC and Santa Claus. While there are many real Hollywood silver foxes to celebrate, Bad Bunny's prosthetic-filled look appeared awkward and unnatural on the red carpet.