Celebrities are always looking for fresh ways to stay one step ahead of fashion trends.
Using faux hair as self-expression is front-and-center, as celebrities showcase hair in a multitude of styles and colors.
Wigs have become the mark of a bold and edgy take on personal style.
Here are ten celebrities push fashion boundaries with the help of wigs.
She kicks off this list for her innovative use of faux hair.
She has featured various trends short bobs,high ponytails, andcornrowsto name a few.
Not one to shy away from color, Jenner has also been photographed wearingneon green,teal, andfuschiawigs.
Jenner apparently discovered her wig inspiration on Instagram.
Kim Kardashian West
Rihanna
Tokyo Stylez has an impressive resume.
Given his incredible talent and notable client list, Stylez is often given creative freedom in his work.
Their whole team is great and gave me a lot of creative control.
They let me do me, and that’s always fun."
Given Stylez’s incredible talent, it is no surprise that he has a lot of creative freedom.
For theTushphoto spread, he created a long, silvery wig.
Nicki Minaj
Nicki Minaj started her career trajectory wearing elaborate, candy-colored wigs.
As her career has evolved, so has her style.
In 2017, she has been photographed inmore subdued looks.
She even has started showcasing her natural hair, but wigs are still in rotation.
So, I created that wavy, super-blonde hair with dark roots the wig.
How did she go from a short style back to longer locks in such a short span of time?
Perryshared her fashion secret on Snapchat a picture of a blonde wig.
Perryhas been known to rock gem colored hues, but she also appreciates a morenatural look.
Her hair stylist,Shon Hyungsun Ju toldRefinery29, “Katy is a client that constantly challenges me creatively.
The trend, however, is not necessarily a new idea.
Iconic singer Dolly Parton revealed that her signature blonde look is, in fact, a wig.
She started using wigs after experiencing hair damage from dyeing and teasing her natural hair.
Looking to simplify her process, she turned to wigs.
I thought ‘Why am I going through all that?
Why don’t I just wear wigs?
That way, I never have a bad hair day!
I have a big hair day, but not a bad hair day.'”
Younger stars cycle through various styles, but Parton has kept to her signature hairdo.
She chooses between three different wigs, depending on the volume she wants to achieve with her hair.
Singer Sia uses a wig for a different reason privacy.
She is known for performing and walking the red carpet in a shoulder length blonde and black wig.
The wig covers her full face, masking her identity from the public.
I only wear this to try and maintain a modicum of privacy."
Lady Gaga never shies from controversial looks, perhaps most famouslyher dress made entirely of meat.
For Gaga, wigs have provided her with a sense of security, particularly when going through difficult times.
It is this mix of vulnerability and audacity that make her one of the world’s most celebrated artists.
I just love not being afraid to be me."
She encourages her fans to try wigs, emphasizing that they are risk free.
She said, “Try a wig.
It’s not your hair and it’s easy to fix!”
With this endorsement, Palmer highlights the biggest advantage of wigs they are temporary.
Zendaya
Actress and singer Zendaya has also openly admitted to modeling wigs at various events.
Zendaya has walked the red carpet in ashort pixie do,slicked back hair, and abowl cut bob.
These various styles reflect Zendaya’s fun, fresh approach to the red carpet.
At just 20 years of age and with a huge fan base, Zendaya has a huge influence.
