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For a moment, Katy Perry fans thought that the pop star’s long, wavy hairstyle had become the one that got away. But as it turned out, she’d been pranking them all along.
It all started when Perry posted a self-filmed video via X on Monday showing off what appeared to be a choppy new bob as her hairstylist touched up the ends with a pair of scissors. “What are you doing?” she asked the stylist, who replied matter-of-factly, “Cutting your hair.”
“thoughts, comments, concerns?” she captioned the clip.
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Apparently, KatyCats had all of the above. Many of them did not hold back in the comments, expressing their dislike for the makeover and comparing it to when Perry chopped her hair into a pixie cut in 2017.
“GIRL WHAT ARE YOU DOING,” one person wrote, while another fan commented, “I THOUGHT WE LEARNED OUR LESSON.”
By the end of the day, however, Perry had returned to socials with another video message — this time, dedicated to “all you KatyRats.” “You guys had a lot of strong feelings about my haircut,” she addressed followers in a video on Instagram, sitting on a staircase while sipping Coca-Cola nonchalantly from a straw. “Let’s save that energy for KP6, because this is just a wig.”
For good measure, the “Roar” singer also trolled fans during Monday’s episode of American Idol, as captured in a fan video. “Big shoutout to all of my KatyCat fans who think I got a haircut. They’re traitors,” she said on the show, earning chuckles from co-judges Luke Bryan and Lionel Richie.
Aside from putting her fans through the ringer, Perry is currently working on finishing her final season as a judge on Idol. And, as she hinted in her Instagram video, she’s also finishing up her highly anticipated sixth studio album, which will follow 2020’s Smile.
“I just have yet to make a record from a place of feeling really happy and whole and full of love,” she said of the pending LP in a recent interview with Access Hollywood. “Sometimes artists are like, ‘Oh, that’s boring, you want to make music from kind of like a tougher place,’ but actually it’s very bright and joyful, like pure joy and fun and playful and celebratory and a party.”
See Perry’s haircut prank play out below.
Brittany Mahomes is burning red. The 28-year-old former soccer player — who is married to and shares two kids with Kansas City Chiefs quarterback Patrick Mahomes — debuted her fiery new hair color in posts on social media earlier this week. In the snaps, she models long, wavy auburn locks topped with wispy curtain bangs. […]
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There is no feeling quite like the confidence you get from freshly styled hair, but frequent trips to the hair salon can quickly leave your savings depleted. Using a blow dryer and round brush requires time and patience, which is why multipurpose hot tools like the Dyson Airwrap and Drybar Dryer Brush have risen in popularity.
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But just like salon trips, luxury hot brushes are not always budget-friendly — but TikTok users rose to the challenge and discovered a 5-in-1 hair tool that can curl, wave and blowout your hair for under $50. The Wavytalk Curling Iron Set became a TikTok-approved styling tool that reviewers can’t get enough of. Its popularity earned it the Amazon rating of a No. 1 best seller in hair curling wands as well as over 3,000 verified five star reviews.
TikTok user @juliholmes.fit gained over 89,000 views for providing a review of each attachment. The device includes five different heads including a round brush and four different sized curling barrels.
“This is perfect,” the TikToker said in the video. “This is the perfect Christmas gift too. For like a teenager too who maybe doesn’t have a lot of tools. This is so good.”
The product works just as well on curly hair, too! TikTok user @iautumngracee garnered over 239,000 views for a video demonstrating the hot tool’s effectiveness on curly hair.
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Wavytalk 5-in-1 Curling Iron
$48.44
$50.99
5% off
Right now you can score the Wavytalk’s hair tool for 5% off when you clip the coupon before adding it to your cart, dropping price to under $50. Besides the five head attachements, you’ll also receive a carrying bag with a drawstring closure, a heat-resistant glove, two silky scrunchies and hair clips.
Verified shoppers love how affordable the hair tool is compared to designer pieces that range from $150-$500+. Some are labeling it “impressive” while also stating it can be an affordable Dyson Airwrap dupe as it provides similar results.
“Found this on TikTok and they were right it is soooo amazing!!” on Amazon reviewer praised. “I’d love to buy the Dyson Air wrap but it’s way out of my budget ($500+++) so I bought this after seeing reviews on tiktok. Super easy to use, nice storage, I have very thick hair and it was hot enough to style my hair and it lasted the entire day! Every wand is different and creates different beautiful looks. Highly recommend — it’s truly a steal!”
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Camila Cabello is a brunette seńorita no more. The 26-year-old pop star debuted her shocking hair transformation via Instagram on Thursday (Feb. 1), showing off bright blonde locks ahead of her upcoming new era in a self-filmed video. Taken on a handheld camcorder, the video shows Cabello rocking a white baby tee and ’90s glam […]
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Dry shampoos have risen to become a staple hair grooming product in most styling routines, whether it’s to provide volume, prolong washing your hair or to lend a helping hand in maintaining a blowout. No matter what your hair goals are, incorporating the best dry shampoo into your styling routine can help eliminate odor as well as soak up grease and oil — no salon appointment required.
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What is considered the best dry shampoo? You don’t want to grab the first can you see, as some formulas can leave a powdery residue or weigh your strands down, resulting in a look that will have you feeling the opposite of a good hair day.
Before you reach for just any dry shampoo, Billboard Shopping spoke with celebrity hairstylist and star of Paramount+ reality show Blowing LA‘s Ted Gibson to get his expert insight on the best formulas to use, no matter what your budget and hair texture are. With clientele including Anne Hathaway, Angelina Jolie, Rachel Brosnahan, Lupita Nyong’o, Gabrielle Union and more, it’s no secret the hairstylist knows his way around hair products.
Keep reading to see Gibson’s picks, as well as how to use dry shampoo and ingredients to look out for.
How to Use Dry Shampoo
At first sight, it may look easy to use dry shampoo, whether you’re looking to maintain a blowout using your go-to blowdryer or hiding the fact you’re going on day three of unwashed hair. If you spray too close, you may get an unwanted residue, whereas spraying too far may not get enough of the product in your strands. Gibson recommends you “Spray 4 to 6 inches away from the scalp concentrating on the scalp and not the hair.”
Don’t just leave it, though — he further adds that “After you have applied it, massage the scalp to evenly distribute [the product around] the entire scalp.”
Best Dry Shampoo Ingredients
Gibson suggests when searching for the right dry shampoo for yourself, you “Look for Vegan and cruelty-free formulas.” This usually includes plant-based ingredients like argan oil, avocado oil, castor oil, black seed oil, murumuru butter and aloe vera.
“I think spray is good, but sometimes I do prefer a powder depending on what I want to accomplish and time for application,” he adds. “I have used them for covers of magazines as well as red carpet events.”
Best Dry Shampoos
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best dry shampoo for curly hair
Vegamour Gro Dry Shampoo
$36.00
$36
$36
Vegamour Gro Dry Shampoo is Gibson’s go-to for curly hair, as it looks to restore and retain strands without drying out your scalp or leaving it more greasy than before. The formula uses natural ingredients such as rice starch, mung bean, red clover and kaolin clay to help support thicker hair and more.
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best dry shampoo for coily hair
Rahua Voluminous Dry Shampoo
$32.00
$32
For coily hair textures, Gibson finds that Rahua’s dry shampoo works best at creating volume and soaking up oils. The plant-based ingredients will not only assist in lengthening the days in-between hair washes, but uses real botanical aroma to help strengthen your roots as well.
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best dry shampoo for wavy hair
Batiste Dry Shampoo
$7.99
$8.80
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$10
$11.74
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$16.79
$20.99
20% off
For a budget-friendly pick, the expert suggests incorporating Batiste’s Dry Shampoo — especially on wavy hair. It uses a spray-powder formula that looks to soak up grease without drying out your scalp.
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best dry shampoo for straight hair
Klorane Dry Shampoo With Oat Milk
$24.00
$24
Gibson recommends Klorane’s dry shampoo for straight hair and after a look at the ingredienets, it’s easy to see why. The powder formula uses oat milk that aims to be extra gentle on the scalp as well as can be used to add texture to hair while styling or braiding.
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A major part of Billie Eilish’s visual aesthetic has always been her hair. From blue to blonde to neon green and everything in between, the “Bad Guy” singer has created personas surrounding her musical eras with the help of some hair dye. However, in a new interview with LA Times published this week, the Grammy-winning […]
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Summer may have had us embracing our Barbiecore fashion — especially with the Barbie movie’s digital release — but fall weather calls for a darker look. And who better to inspire us than the queen of gothic style herself, Wednesday Addams?
Netflix treated us to a deeper look into The Addams Family character with the hit mystery drama Wednesday. Now, as we enter spooky season, the show has teamed up with hair care brand Kitsch to bring us a killer hair collection inspired by your favorite psychic teen.
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Kitsch showed off the creepy collaboration via Instagram on Wednesday (Sept. 20) with a video of the hair accessories as well as some hairstyling inspo.
“Channel your inner Wednesday Addams this fall with these dark & mysterious looks. How would you style your hair with these accessories?” the caption reads.
Whether you plan to dress up in a Wednesday Addams costume or want to infuse the classic checkered and purple striped shades into your accessory rotation, this collection will do it faster than a classic Addams Family finger snap. Since the clips, scrunchies and clips can be styled with a range of looks and accessories, you can pair it with the Wednesday x Loungefly collaboration for a scary good ensemble.
Keep reading to shop the collaboration or check out the entire collection here.
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‘Wednesday’ x Kitsch Goth Snap Clips
$12
Pull your bangs back in just a snap using this six pack of Goth Snap Clips that boast a vintage silver shade with fun charms inspired by the movie such as a cello, umbrella and bird.
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‘Wednesday’ x Kitsch Nevermore Scrunchie Set
$12
This scrunchie set will have you saying Nevermore to traditional hair ties as they are made from the hair brand’s silky material that aims to prevent tugging, pulling and breakage within your strands. Plus, those patterns are practically to die for.
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‘Wednesday’ x Kitsch Nevermore Bow Hair Ties
$12
If Wednesday Addams cared about fashion she would most likely incorporate some bows into her hair just like this two pack. The set comes in the character’s classic shades and is designed with a silk material with rubber hair bands attached — perfect for topping off your pigtails, braids and more.
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‘Wednesday’ x Kitsch Goth Veil Headband
$12
Embrace your darker side and add a bit of mysteriousness to your next going out look using this veil headband. The simple headpiece is made with a sheer lace material that you can place on top of your head or on the front edge of your scalp for added style.
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‘Wednesday’ x Kitsch Checkered Claw Clips
$12
Can you ever really have too many claw clips? After one look at this two-pack your answer will be “no.” Included is a rectangular styled clip featuring a black and white checkered pattern that’ll make most hair pop. The other is a neutral black style you can use for half-up or full-up styles depending on your preferences.
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‘Wednesday’ x Kitsch Collector’s Bundle
$54 $60 10% off% OFF
Can’t choose just one? The brand has you covered with a special collector’s bundle that includes all the accessories — and is currently on sale! Now you can sport your favorite Wednesday-inspired pieces and enjoy 10% savings.
Other brands have also hopped onto the dark academic trend with Hot Topic, PacSun and more releasing Wednesday merch (including her iconic ruffle dress from that dance scene). And if you’re looking for some Halloween decor, then make sure to add this The Thing Hand to your cart along with her official Funko Pop. Netflix Shop also has official merchandise from the show to stock up on — if you dare.
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Time is a luxury and when it comes to styling your hair, and spending an hour or more per day on it is not maintainable. Lately, blow dryer brushes have swooped in to create a time-saving alternative. While the Dyson Airwrap is probably the first model you think of when you hear blow dryer brush, there are other, more affordable options out there that will not only leave you with a salon-worthy blowout, but won’t result in your wallet giving you the side-eye.
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No matter what your budget is, before you wait for some beauty deals to knock down the price of the Dyson version, Billboard tested out Drybar’s Double-Shot Blow Dryer Brush, which acts as a worthy Dyson Airwrap dupe. The stying brush is only $155 compared to Dyson’s $600 price tag and is available on Amazon, Sephora, Ulta, Nordstrom and Target.
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Drybar Double Shot Oval Blow Dryer Brush
$155.00 $154.08
As someone with thick hair, it’s not uncommon for my hair to frizz, making the traditional blow-dry approach unappealing. I also just don’t have the coordination to hold the hair dryer in one hand and brush in the other while attempting to flick and style sections just like at the salon.
Instead, I’d just wait until my bi-annual haircuts where I’d get my hair blown out at the end of the appointment. This continued on until blow drying brushes like the Dyson, Revlon’s One-Step and Shark’s SmoothStyle took over my social feeds. As a shopping writer, I did my due diligence and researched various models on the market that could handle thick, frizz-prone hair yet wouldn’t break the bank — and that’s when I discovered Drybar’s Double Shot Oval Blow Dryer Brush.
While it’s more of a splurge, the styling brush is totally worth it as it comes with a wide brush that can hold and dry more hair. Where I’d normally spend over 30 minutes blow drying my hair, it now only takes me around 20 minutes — so you’re getting your money’s worth. It may sound cliché, but the end result is salon-quality — my hair is smooth, bouncy and has lots of shine to it. That’s likely due to the use of ionic technology, which helps seal the cuticle for less frizz. The brand also strategically placed the vent holes to help speed up drying time, while the brush’s oval shape helps smooth and add volume as you style.
You can also choose between three modes: cool, medium and high, which can be customized to your desired haircare needs. While price tag remains steep at $150, it’s well worth it thanks to the ergonomic design and drastically shorter drying tim,e resulting in shinier, smooth hair that looks as though I’ve just stepped out of the salon.
For more product recommendations, check out our review of the T3 Afar Hair Dryer and roundups of the best beauty dupes and bestselling grooming products.
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Hair care brand Coco & Eve are celebrating summer in a big way with up to 50% off its value sets, which includes the highly rated Hair Heroes Gift Set. While Ulta’s 72-hour sale may be ending, that doesn’t mean your savings have to. During this limited-time sale, you can score everything from hair care essentials, to the brand’s popular self-tanning kits.
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Give your hair the ultimate treatment with an entire set dedicated to helping your strands live their most healthy, shiny lives. Within the kit you’ll receive a hair mask, detangling brush, hair towel and travel drawstring bag — all for half off!
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Hair Heroes Gift Set $45 $90 50% off% OFF
You’ll want to consider this kit — with its 4.8 star rating — the superhero of your hair routine. The formula aims to help mend split ends, tame frizzy strands, restore dry hair and improve overall hair texture — all in as little as 10 minutes. This is thanks to ingredients such as AcquaSeal Coconut, fig extract, shea butter and argan oil, which can help treat split ends and leave hair looking glossy and hydrated.
Reviewers are obsessed with how effective the hair mask formula is with one person labeling a “game changer” while another shopper claimed they “could tell the difference after just ONE use.”
Along with rave hair care reviews, Coco & Eve have more to celebrate this summer as an estimated 150,000 self-tanners have been sold this season, according to its website.
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