From Gigi’s Bangs to Tay’s Bleach Blonde: 10 of the Best Celeb Hairstyles on Instagram This Week

Cortney Clift
Apr 16, 2016

If there’s one thing we can count on the entertainment industry for, it’s hair inspiration. Whether you’re looking for a dramatic chop or a quick 5-minute style, celebs are constantly sharing their covetable locks on Instagram. This week we’re coming at you with a couple of mega dramatic transformations (ahem, T. Swift), some seriously chic “s waves” and of course a lot of Coachella-inspired looks. Scroll on down to check out the best celebrity hairstyles we spotted on Instagram this week.

1. Taylor Swift: You never really know if those crazy hairstyles celebs rock on magazine covers are real, but it looks like Tay actually went bleach blonde for her Vogue shoot. We are definitely digging the update (and that bomber jacket).

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2. Gigi Hadid: Did Gigi just take a style cue from Zooey Deschanel? Kind of, sort of, not really. At the MTV Movie Awards Gigi showed up sporting a full set of bangs but, alas, they are fake. (PS, are clip-in bangs about to become a thing?! TBD. And if you ask Kristin Cavallari, the answer is yes.)

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3. Kylie Jenner: Another day, another crazy hair color from this Kardash. However, given Kylie Jenner’s history with wigs, we’re guessing this is just another one from her epic collection.

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First order of business in LA...girls night at Cafe Stella with my gorgeous gal pals @cheyenneellis and @irritated_one. Love you guys like crazy! Only thing that would have made the night total perfection @tawnylehman sitting there with us!

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4. Katherine Heigl: And the award for most dramatic transformation goes to… Katherine, duh. She snapped this photo of her girls’ night out yesterday but forgot to mention one major thing: she left all her hair at home. We’ll admit Katherine’s pixie cut took us by surprise, but we’re digging it.

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5. Hailey Baldwin: In preparation for that little music festival happening this weekend (ahem, Coachella), Hailey Baldwin decided to skip the flower crown and instead dress up her tresses with this fun (and totally unexpected) shade of gray.

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Yesterday's press look. I was gawking at Donny and Marie billboard across from the Cesar's Palace. Her eyebrows were snatched. 😳 #CinemaCon #StarOfTomorrowAward

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6. Gina Rodriguez: Wow, can you say hair goals? Adele’s makeup artist blessed us with a cat eye tutorial — if Gina’s hairstylist could do the same for these picture-perfect waves that would be great.

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7. Sophie Turner: Game of Thrones actress Sophie Turner showed up to the show’s season six premiere sporting the most epic of crown braids. Sansa would be proud.

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Me, @danaigurira, @liesltommy talk about Eclipsed on Broadway with #CharlieRose on @PBS tonight 1AM EST. #Repost @dilokritbarose ・・・ @lupitanyongo looking Regal in Royal Blue @JCrew CustomMade 💙✨✨✨✨ Tune in tonight #CharlieRose for the ladies of @eclipsedbway @danaigurira #LieslTommy 😘😘😘 Styling @micaelaerlanger Hair @vernonfrancois Manicure by @deborahlippmann Portrait and make up by moi 💄💋📸 The perfect rosy lips on dark skin @lancomeofficial L'Absolu Rouge in Ruby Silk ✨✨✨ #lupitanyongo #eclipsedbroadway #Lancome @teamid @rscapellan @xclusiveartists

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8. Lupita Nyong’o: Ooh but hold up! It looks like Sophie has some competition for “best-braided hairstyle of the week.” Considering this one is actually three braids wrapped up into one hair headband, we might just have to vote for Lupita’s look.

9. Ellie Goulding: Ellie captioned this snap of her perfect blonde locks, “sweat hair.” If our hair looked like that after a workout, we’d definitely be hitting up the gym more often. Unfortunately, when we’re done it looks less like perfect beach waves and more like someone poured a bucket over our heads. What workout are you doing, Elle?

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Interview day for #KUWTK!!! I Still can't believe we are in season 12!! Im obsessed with my half up half down bun by @justinemarjan and my gorgeous makeup by @1maryphillips 💋

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10. Khloe Kardashian: Can someone just officially crown Khloe the queen of the top knot? That messy top knot mixed with those loose curls are basically the perfect combo.

What was the best celebrity hairstyle you spotted on Instagram this week? Tag us in their post @BritandCo.

'Secret Lives Of Mormon Wives' Season 2 Is "Better" Than The First, According To Whitney Leavitt & Taylor Frankie Paul

The Secret Lives of Mormon Wives totally dominated the reality TV space in 2024 — and season 2 is will be here before you know it. The show premiered on the Hulu on September 6, and quickly became the year's most-watched unscripted season premiere. Well, MomTok watchers: drop everything (except your phones) because Taylor Frankie Paul and Whitney Leavitt just teased a crazy season 2 of Secret Lives of Mormon Wives.

Here's what Taylor Frankie Paul and Whitney Leavitt said about The Secret Lives of Mormon Wives season 2.

Taylor Frankie Paul & Whitney Leavitt say season 2 is "better" than the first.

"With the second season, you're having conversations constantly with your peers and sitting in your interviews or confessionals where they're constantly asking you questions about yourself and about a scenario. It can be very therapeutic," Whitney Leavitt tells People.

Taylor Frankie Paul admits she has some nerves around filming season 2, considering they're not in total creative control. "It's exciting but I guess I'm always a bit nervous," she says. "We're used to making content that we can control and edit and we don't have control with this. It's nerve-wracking going into it knowing that what happens isn't exactly how the edit might make it look."

"But I do think this one is going to be just as good, if not better, than our first season," she continues. "So far, I think everything has been so fun and entertaining to experience for myself."

And one detail we'll see from both ladies in The Secret Lives of Mormon Wives season 2 are their new babies! Taylor Frankie Paul had her third baby Ever on March 19, 2024, and Whitney Leavitt gave birth to her third baby Billy on October 24, 2024.

"It was a beautiful moment that you'll see more of in season 2. I'm so thankful for him," Taylor says.

And they're still getting used to their 'Secret Lives of Mormon Wives' fame!

Despite their cult followings on social media, both women admit they're still getting used to their fame in the TV space, and how wildly successful the first season was. Taylor says she's "at a loss for words sometimes."

"I remember thinking, 'This will do okay. It should do well, given that we all have a story that people haven't heard about, and all of us do have a following," she adds. "I didn't know the extent of how well it was going to do, so it was shocking as it happened."

And it wouldn't be a show about MomTok without some surprising DM's! "The people that are in your messages reaching out, just unexpected people that you have fangirled over, we've all fangirled over," Taylor continues. "So that was really cool to see. And sometimes I just forget that people are out there watching it. It's a nationwide thing. To this day, I still don't think I even realize it, to be honest."

Maybe season 2 will reveal who's sliding in their DM's. 👀

Have you seen all of this month's incredible December TV shows? They make for the perfect weekend watch.

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7 “Impressive” Whole Foods Deals Will Save You Major Cash On Your Grocery Bill

I truly feel like I’ve been living under a rock when it comes to what’s good at Whole Foods. Turns out, they’ve been hiding some really impressive deals on groceries in the shadows, but I’m here to shed some light on ‘em. Whole Foods offers savings every week, and I’m fully convinced that my local Whole Foods will be seeing a whole lot more of me from now on.

Scroll on for details on Whole Foods’ top deals to shop starting today!

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1. BOGO 50% off packaged soups (Tuesdays)

Tuesdays and Fridays are the main days of the week that Whole Foods offers savings on their groceries. The first amazing deal for Tuesdays is BOGO 50% off packaged soups – perfect for this time of year!

They’ve got every kind of flavor from minestrone and chicken noodle to Italian wedding and broccoli cheddar. Their packaged soups average out at about $9 per 24-ounce tub, so saving 50% on one when you buy one is pretty good, especially for meal prep purposes.

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2. $2 off classic and organic rotisserie chickens (Tuesdays)

You can take $2 off two kinds of Whole Foods’ rotisserie chickens every Tuesday. Their classic rotisserie chicken goes for $9 while the organic version sells for $13. I love using rotisserie chicken for soups, sandwiches, wraps, and pastas, so getting a whole chicken to use for recipes all week long for just $7 is so nice!

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3. $8 large cheese pizzas (Friday)

Sometimes you just do not feel like cooking on a Friday evening after work – that’s where this Whole Foods savings hack comes in! Every Friday, you can get a large cheese pizza for $8. While there’s nothing wrong with a plain cheese pizza (nostalgia galore!), I’d take advantage of this deal then bulk up my slices with various toppings like peppers, pepperoni, and olives.

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4. 12 for $12 wild caught oysters (Friday)

Ooh, fancy! Every Friday, Whole Foods’ wild caught oysters go for $1 a pop. Buy a dozen for just $12, and you’re golden. This deal would be perfect for a bougie at-home date night.

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5. BOGO 50% off packaged sushi rolls (Friday)

This is another great date night pick! Buy one packaged sushi roll, and get another 50% off on Fridays only. From rainbow rolls to California rolls, this Whole Foods savings hack has my cravings going crazy.

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6. $10 family-sized tiramisu (Friday)

Got a hankering for a sweet treat? Don’t fret – you can shop a whole family-sized serving of tiramisu at Whole Foods for just $10 every Friday.

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7. $12 bottles of prosecco (Friday)

The death of the work week and start of the weekend is obviously a cause for celebration, and Whole Foods has you covered with $12 bottles of Presto prosecco every Friday. Cheers!

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These Easy Christmas Cookies Will Make Your Dreams Come True

If there’s one recipe you 100 percent need to crank out some seriously festive Christmas dessert ideas, it’s the classic, basic sugar cookie. Some of the most intricately ordained, masterpiece cookies (like pink Christmas decorations, jolly reindeer, and llamas) begin with a simple foundation. Let’s start with this recipe we love for a vanilla-bean-speckled version that’s sure to hold its own under all that royal icing.

Ingredients

  • 1 cup butter (room temperature + cubed)
  • 3/4 cup sugar
  • 2 teaspoons vanilla bean paste
  • 1 egg
  • 3 cups flour

Directions

Using an electric mixer, beat butter and sugar until light and fluffy, then add vanilla bean and egg. Mix until just incorporated. Stop mixer and scrape down the sides of the bowl with a spatula.

Gradually add flour (you may not need the full three cups), and mix until dough forms and pulls away from the bowl. Divide dough into two even discs and wrap in cling wrap, then refrigerate for at least two hours or overnight.

When ready to roll dough, pre-heat oven to 350°F and line baking trays with parchment paper or silicone baking mats.

Using a rolling pin, roll cookie dough between two pieces of parchment paper to 1/4-inch in thickness, and use cookie cutters to cut out cookie shapes.

Transfer cookies to a baking tray using a lightly floured spatula. Refrigerate for 10-15 minutes before baking.

Bake for approximately 15 minutes, or when edges begin to brown. The time will be dependent on size and thickness of cookies.

Allow to cool on tray until warm to touch, then transfer onto a wire cooling rackbefore decorating.

Decorate your easy Christmas cookies to you and your family's liking!

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Recipe via Vickie Liu; photos via Brittany Griffin/Brit + Co

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