Our favourite cool blondes of all time
From white-hot bobs to cool-platinum waves: welcome the ice queens! Here's our tribute to the women who wore their blonde hair well. If you're thinking of going blonde and need further inspiration check out the women who's blonde ambitions are everything RN.
Rex FeaturesWho? Madonna
When? 1987
The Look:[/b] This just might be our favourite look ever from the queen of reinvention: ultra-short Marilyn-inspired platinum curls and hot red lips.
Rex FeaturesWho? Marilyn Monroe
When? 1953
The Look:[/b] The naturally-brunette Norma Jeane was advised to dye her hair lighter in 1946 to help her get more work. The rest is history: this short, curly platinum style has been recreated ever since by a legion of lookalikes. But never bettered.
Rex FeaturesWho? Jayne Mansfield
When? 1950s
The Look:[/b] Jayne’s stunning side-swept curls show that platinum locks look gorgeous with slightly darker brows.
Rex FeaturesWho? Gwen Stefani
When? 2011
The Look:[/b] Ice-cool platinum locks twisted into one of Gwen’s signature statement up-dos.
Rex FeaturesWho? Dolly Parton
When? 1970s
The Look:[/b] Country queen Dolly Parton’s fully-loaded platinum curls are instantly recognisable.
Rex FeaturesWho? Christina Aguilera
When? 2011
The Look:[/b] Long, sleek platinum curls. Don’t try this at home: making long platinum hair this sleek requires expert help.
PA PhotosWho? Debbie Harry
When? 1980
The Look:[/b] Blondie’s one of the most iconic blondes of all time. Obviously. This fully-fringed two-tone style is one of our favourites.
Rex FeaturesWho? Charlize Theron
When? 2009
The Look:[/b] Super-chic loose side-swept up-do teamed with copper smoky eyes. Fierce.
Rex FeaturesWho? Lady Gaga
When? 2009
The Look:[/b] One of her more ‘normal’ hairstyles, the always adventurous Lady Gaga rocks short platinum curls at the 2009 Billboard Awards.
Rex FeaturesWho? Kelis
When? 2006
The Look:[/b] We love Kelis’ ultra-cool undercut platinum quiff.
Rex FeaturesWho? Kate Moss
When? 2011
The Look:[/b] Ice-blond, too-cool-to-care bedhead beauty.
Rex FeaturesWho? Kim Novak
When? 1950s
The Look:[/b] Ultra-chic platinum quiff, gorgeous coral lips and lashes that go on and on.
Rex FeaturesWho? Miley Cyrus
When? 2012
The Look:[/b] Show-stopping undercut quiff. Goodbye teen queen, hello punk goddess.
Rex FeaturesWho? Michelle Williams
When? 2012
The Look:[/b] The most perfect pixie crop, like, ever.
Rex FeaturesWho? Pamela Anderson
When? 2012
The Look:[/b] The original beach blond: Pamela’s Baywatch curls have been her signature style for years.
Rex FeaturesWho? Pixie Lott
When? 2012
The Look:[/b] Kooky platinum curls, fully-loaded lashes and matte red lips. Pixie’s oh-so-glam.
Rex FeaturesWho? Paula Yates
When? 1996
The Look:[/b] Pure white platinum locks with a fully fringe and plenty of volume.
Rex FeaturesWho? Rihanna
When? 2012
The Look:[/b] RiRi’s tried every hairstyle under the sun: and this platinum curly ‘do is one of our faves.
Rex FeaturesWho? Sarah Harding
When? 2009
The Look:[/b] Platinum locks teamed with a glossy red pout.
Rex FeaturesWho? Scarlett Johansson
When? 2007
The Look:[/b] The blondest of Scar-Jo’s hairstyles: we think the Hollywood beauty totally pulls off this platinum look, dark brows and all.
Rex FeaturesWho? Sienna Miller
When? 2009
The Look:[/b] Warm, sunny-blond curls and a rich red lip colour: Sienna’s smokin’!
Rex FeaturesWho? Tippi Hendren
When? 1964
The Look:[/b] Oh-so-sophisticated platinum beehive. Gorgeous, darling.
Rex FeaturesWho? Victoria Beckham
When? 2007
The Look:[/b] We all remember when the pob got a platinum makeover, right? This look might not be VB’s greatest hair moment, but it’s certainly iconic.
Rex FeaturesWho? Agyness Deyn
When? 2011
The Look:[/b] Too-cool-for-school short platinum locks. We’re not sure whether we love this cropped bob or her pixie crop better.
Rex FeaturesWho? Anna Faris
When? 2012
The Look:[/b] Anna’s fully-fringed platinum bob is perfection.
Rex FeaturesWho? Annie Lennox
When? 2004
The Look:[/b] This ice-blond pixie crop is our favourite look in Annie’s hair history. Shorter styles are great for platinum hair hues as bleach can dry out longer locks.
Rex FeaturesWho? Betty Grable
When? 1955
The Look:[/b] Sleek and chic twisted up-do teamed with show-stopping red lips.
Rex FeaturesWho? Pink
When? 2012
The Look:[/b] Almost as iconic now as her famous pink locks; we’re huge fans of this high-rise undercut ‘do on the punk-pop-princess.
