It’s official: The neon-green hair we’ve come to associate with singer-songwriter Billie Eilish is on its way out. When she arrived to the LACMA Art + Film Gala in Los Angeles last year, we took her new style— a mullet with green roots — in stride, figuring it was just another level of the star’s creative expression. But when TMZ asked Eilish about the look, she cleared up any confusion by explaining it was the result of a dye job that went south. “That sh–t is not on purpose though. I’m growing that s— out,” she said at the time.

On Monday, Eilish took to Instagram to tell fans that she has plans to change her hair once her documentary, Billie Eilish: The World’s a Little Blurry, debuts on Apple TV in February 2021. Eilish isn’t a stranger to trying different colors; before her Grinch green and black, she rocked platinum blonde, a pastel blue with dark roots, and a purplish ash gray. As fans wait to watch the documentary that tracks her life through montages of her childhood and present-day highlights like her receiving her driver’s permit, they’ll be anticipating the new style Eilish says will mark “the end of an era,” as she said on Instagram.

This year has thrown us all so many curveballs, and starting anew in 2021 with a fresh hairstyle, cut, or color might be one of the best ways to kick off the new year with a little less baggage.

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Zayn Malik and Gigi Hadid were spotted in New York City yesterday, their first public appearance since welcoming their daughter in late September. Now that the initial baby buzz has subsided, fans zeroed in on the return of Malik’s blonde hair from his “Entertainer” days — and some even speculated that the change is a sign that new music is on the way.

One Twitter user compiled images of Malik in bleached looks with the caption, “blonde hair zayn always happens when theres a new music video coming.” Several others voiced their excitement for a new project since Malik’s last release, “Better,” which dropped in September.

blonde hair zayn always happens when theres a new music video coming 👀 pic.twitter.com/IsrwyDHUGF

— Kat (@fentyzl) December 15, 2020

While Malik has neither confirmed nor denied any theories his fans have put together, he did post two videos of himself on Instagram covering James Bay’s “Hold Back The River” in what looks like a home studio. A fan wrote, “i was missing your voice, zayn! good to hear you 💙 ” under the post — and Malik responded to similar messages with hearts.

Since One Direction split in 2015, several of the members, including Malik, have continued making their own music. In the years since, Malik’s discography has grown to include two studio albums with hits like “Pillowtalk” and “I Don’t Wanna Live Forever.” The star has garnered his own faithful fanbase, so it’s no surprise that they’re on the lookout for any confirmation that he’s making magic in the studio. If Malik’s color change is a sign, we’re listening loud and clear — now just tell us when the next album is dropping.

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After asking her fans what hair color she should try next, reality star/entrepreneur Kylie Jenner seemingly answered the prompt with a fresh shade of rich ruby-red, which she debuted on Instagram today.

The transformation appears to have been a long time coming. Last Monday on TikTok, Jenner posted a video montage showing her stylist rinsing out red hair dye at the shampoo bowl before adding waist-grazing extensions. But yesterday’s Instagram post of her holding her nephew Psalm West shows a more vibrant pink-red shade that appears to be the real thing — even if we like to think she borrowed a wig from her sister Kim Kardashian West, who wore a similar style a few weeks back.

It’s a look that colorists are seeing pop up around the country in anticipation of the colder months. Ryan Trygstad, celebrity stylist and founder of Mark Ryan salon, says “everyone is going redder” right now. Between wanting to feel more like themselves and having more time to dedicate to the upkeep, his copper and strawberry blonde clients have been taking the plunge into shades of rouge, ruby, and cayenne spice this winter.

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Looking at Jenner’s new style, it’s not far off to assume she revamped the first shade of red she had earlier this month for something with a bit more bite. Knowing her, she’s only one Instagram poll away from switching it up again, though, so enjoy it while it lasts.

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Last night, Keke Palmer posted a selfie to her Instagram. Normally this wouldn’t be anything extraordinary, but the singer, actor, and host purposely uploaded a picture of herself without makeup or a filter to show the hyperpigmentation and acne across her forehead and cheeks.

Scrolling through the other photos and videos on her page, Palmer’s skin looks “flawless” by Hollywood standards, but last night the star peeled back the layers in the hopes of normalizing her Polycystic Ovarian Syndrome (PCOS), a hormone disorder that can affect the skin, and to shed light on the health and medical inequalities Black women have experienced for decades.

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In her caption, Palmer explains that she went through two rounds of Accutane to try to treat her acne, drank water, ate a healthy diet, and still couldn’t understand why the inflammation persisted. The answer came when she looked into her family’s health history, which she discovered included diabetes, a condition often associated with PCOS. “Unfortunately doctors are people and if you don’t ‘look the part’ they may not think that’s your problem. They may not even suggest it if you ‘look healthy’ whatever that means! I came to a doctor in tears once and all they offered was a measles vaccine…Exactly,” she noted in her caption.

Keke’s story hits a nerve that’s painfully familiar to Black people: the persisting disparities and overall distrust in medical care as a result of systemic racism. After years of medical atrocities being committed against Black people — including the devastating Tuskegee Syphilis Study in 1938, in which hundreds of Black patients were left untreated so scientists could study the disease, and the invasive Henrietta Lacks case, which revealed that her malignant cells were used without her consent or compensation to create vaccines — injustices continue to claim Black lives under doctors’ care. Black people in America are three times more likely to die from pregnancy-related causes than white people, according to the CDC. As of June 2020, 24 local and state governments have either considered or officially declared racism a public health crisis.

Black patients have historically been discounted and dismissed when they voice their complaints, and Palmer’s story of not looking the part to get proper medical attention is a reminder that not even fame and access do much to change that. “I do not have a medical degree, but I did the research and took what I learned to a doctor that led them to a proper diagnosis,” Palmer wrote. “I’m not saying trust web md for everything haha but what I am saying is no one can help us like we can help ourselves.”

Palmer went on to encourage others who are struggling with PCOS and skin concerns. “The least harmful thing PCOS can bring is acne,” she wrote. “To all the people struggling with this please know you’re not alone and that you are still so fucking fine! MY ACNE AINT NEVER STOPPED ME!”

Instead, Palmer says, our focus should be on shifting the narrative, healing generational trauma, calling for justice, and putting our health first, adding that her family’s fight out of poverty gave her the opportunities she now has to use her platform for good. “We don’t have to accept this,” she wrote, before adding, “Now I can really help KEKE! And I love her, so it’s ON.”

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“Silence is violence” has been one of the phrases painted on protest signs and written in Instagram posts following the murder of George Floyd. But for many Black people, saying those words can feel like a broken record. Since the deaths of Breonna Taylor and Ahmaud Arbery, the wounds of racism and inequality have not only sparked outrage but also activism — and tennis champion Naomi Osaka, who is of Haitian and Japanese descent, has taken up the charge on a global stage.

During the US Open in September, the athlete wore seven different masks with the names of Black men and women who were killed at the hands of police brutality and racial discrimination. When ESPN reporter Tom Rinaldi asked what message Osaka intended to get across with her masks, without missing a beat she turned the question back on him asking, “Well, what was the message you got, is more the question. I feel like the point is to make people start talking.”

Now, Osaka is continuing the conversation in a new commercial promoting the new Beats by Dre Flex headphones. In the video, she prepares for a tennis match, stretching her wrists and watching the countdown clock before walking toward the court and showing us the phrase “Silence is violence” spelled out in beads across her braids. The commercial is one of three in the campaign featuring her boyfriend and rapper, Cordae, and Alabama-born rapper Flo Milli as they promote activism and resistance against the historical constraints of white supremacy.

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Osaka’s Instagram caption underneath the video captures her self awareness and the power she holds to fight for equality for Black people. “As a kid growing up I never really talked, I was the quiet one (honestly still am lol), I was the one that wanted to just skate by unnoticed and conflict-free,” she wrote. “But the beauty of growing up is learning and seeing things for yourself, one of the things I’ve learned is that everyone has a platform and how they use it is their responsibility. As I grow more I will learn more things, but at the moment I can only hope I’m using my platform well.”

Like Lizzo’s call to engage us to vote by wearing a braided “40%” atop her head last month, Osaka reminds us that there is power in Black hair. Not only is it beautiful, but when it takes up space — much like our voices — it is impossible to deny its presence.

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Sophie Turner recently added a new tiny tattoo to her growing collection of ink. This design is especially meaningful: a small “W” on her wrist, presumably to honor her four-month-old daughter, Willa. The letter appears directly underneath her “J” tattoo, a tribute to her husband, Joe Jonas.

This minimalist design marks Turner’s 13th tattoo (that we know of). Her others include a side-boob X-Men tattoo, a matching Buzz Lightyear tattoo she shares with Jonas, and a black rabbit with red whiskers on the back of her arm. This isn’t her first letter tattoo, either. In July 2018, she posted a photo of a cursive “G” in honor of her grandfather that greatly resonated with fans. “My grandad was my hero as well. Always with me,” wrote one fan.

The Game of Thrones actress has a way of subtly announcing significant moments in her life; on Friday, she shared what most assume to be her daughter’ s birthday by debuting a gold pendant with the date 7-22-2020 and thanking Jennifer Fisher Jewelry. This addition, which she revealed on her Instagram stories, is yet another beautiful way to announce her growing family and the loves ones she holds dear.

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Whole Foods blessed us with 25% off all beauty products back in October, and its spirit of holiday cheer is making our lives a little easier once again with the announcement of the Clean Beauty Advent Calendar launching in stores later this month. Advent calendars take away the stress of finding the perfect gift set, and with its first-ever advent launch priced at $25, Whole Foods has done the work to give us an affordable assortment of clean products that won’t hurt our wallet or our skin. Better still, one dollar from each purchase will go to the Whole Planet Foundation dedicated to alleviating poverty around the globe.

So what should you expect from this new advent experience? Some of the highlights include cult favorites like Weleda Skin Food, Burt’s Bees Liquid Lipstick, and Schmidt’s Charcoal + Magnesium Deodorant. In the hair department, there’s the Shea Moisture Daily Hydration Shampoo and Conditioner, which are sulfate-free and packed with shea butter and coconut oil to gently cleanse and lock in moisture.

Even though you might be recycling the same sweatsuit combo every day during the week, Whole Foods has you covered in back-to-back days of grooming products, including The Seaweed Bath Co. Detox Exfoliating Body Scrub and fluoride-free Desert Essence Tea Tree Oil & Neem Toothpaste. Additionally, the Aura Cacia Clearing Eucalyptus Aromatherapy Mist is the best way to end your routine and ease into your nights and weekends with its blend of eucalyptus and lavender.

In addition to Weleda’s classic Skin Food moisturizer to prep dryness-prone skin for winter, you’ll find ACURE’s Foil-Time Firming Gold Foil Mask and the Evan Healy Blue Cactus Beauty Elixir, a great duo to make your skin glow. There’s a little bit of everything in this clean-beauty lineup, which is all the more reason to add all 12 to your rapidly-growing collection of products — or help someone else grow theirs.

At Refinery29, we’re here to help you navigate this overwhelming world of stuff. All of our market picks are independently selected and curated by the editorial team. If you buy something we link to on our site, Refinery29 may earn commission.

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Bella Hadid is bringing us back to the late ’90s and early 2000s with her latest hairstyle, which was directly inspired by “The Rachel” — the blonde, layered, choppy cut immortalized by Jennifer Aniston’s character on Friends.

Colorist Jenna Perry says Hadid came to her wanting to try something different for her birthday vacation last October. “We spoke about ‘sun kissed beach babe’ meets Y2K,” Perry says. “Her influences were all from the late ’90s and early 00’s. She referenced Rachel from Friends, so I decided to add the bright blonde bits around her face that were contrasted to her natural dark brunette hair color.”

To get the look, Perry balayaged (hand-painted) Hadid’s hair using heavier strokes than she normally would. “She wanted it more chunky,” Perry explained. Because Hadid is growing out the bangs she cut in quarantine, those areas appear naturally lighter.

Perry says her technique came straight from lessons she learned in hair school in 2004, at the height of Kelly Clarkson’s and Christina Aguilera’s popularity. “Lots of us are feeling nostalgic right now,” Perry adds.

Hairstylist Jessica Gillin added some length to Hadid’s hair with extensions before giving her a big bouncy blowout and sending her out of the salon with her own version of “The Rachel.” Hadid was thrilled. “She’s so much fun and she loved it,” says Perry.

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Hadid is on to something with her new look. In New York City, Mark Ryan salon owner Ryan Trygstad says this style points to a larger trend he’s been noticing lately. “It’s just throwback-y enough,” Trygstad says, adding that tons of young people have come into his salon requesting the look in recent weeks. “It’s so cool. All these kids can pull it off because they have baby faces.”

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When it comes to recreating the highlighted, layered look at home, Trygstad warns that it’s more upkeep than you might think. He advises to focus the heavy layers in the front more so than the back of your head. “If you layer the back too much, it might feel too thin or it might be tough to style because there’s so many layers,” he says.

And he’s right. Aniston, the original purveyor of the look, even admitted the style was a pain to pull off herself. “Looking back — honestly, even during that time — I couldn’t do it on my own,” she told Glamour. “I needed [my hairstylist] Chris [McMillan] attached to my hip. Left to my own devices, I am not skilled with a hairbrush and blow dryer.”

We’ll see if Hadid and Selena Gomez (who recently got the same cut) have an easier time with it. Hair tools have thankfully improved a lot since the ’90s, after all.

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Bella Hadid is bringing us back to the late ’90s and early 2000s with her latest hairstyle, which was directly inspired by “The Rachel” — the blonde, layered, choppy cut immortalized by Jennifer Aniston’s character on Friends.

Colorist Jenna Perry says Hadid came to her wanting to try something different for her birthday vacation last October. “We spoke about ‘sun kissed beach babe’ meets Y2K,” Perry says. “Her influences were all from the late ’90s and early 00’s. She referenced Rachel from Friends, so I decided to add the bright blonde bits around her face that were contrasted to her natural dark brunette hair color.”

To get the look, Perry balayaged (hand-painted) Hadid’s hair using heavier strokes than she normally would. “She wanted it more chunky,” Perry explained. Because Hadid is growing out the bangs she cut in quarantine, those areas appear naturally lighter.

Perry says her technique came straight from lessons she learned in hair school in 2004, at the height of Kelly Clarkson’s and Christina Aguilera’s popularity. “Lots of us are feeling nostalgic right now,” Perry adds.

Hairstylist Jessica Gillin added some length to Hadid’s hair with extensions before giving her a big bouncy blowout and sending her out of the salon with her own version of “The Rachel.” Hadid was thrilled. “She’s so much fun and she loved it,” says Perry.

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Hadid is on to something with her new look. In New York City, Mark Ryan salon owner Ryan Trygstad says this style points to a larger trend he’s been noticing lately. “It’s just throwback-y enough,” Trygstad says, adding that tons of young people have come into his salon requesting the look in recent weeks. “It’s so cool. All these kids can pull it off because they have baby faces.”

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When it comes to recreating the highlighted, layered look at home, Trygstad warns that it’s more upkeep than you might think. He advises to focus the heavy layers in the front more so than the back of your head. “If you layer the back too much, it might feel too thin or it might be tough to style because there’s so many layers,” he says.

And he’s right. Aniston, the original purveyor of the look, even admitted the style was a pain to pull off herself. “Looking back — honestly, even during that time — I couldn’t do it on my own,” she told Glamour. “I needed [my hairstylist] Chris [McMillan] attached to my hip. Left to my own devices, I am not skilled with a hairbrush and blow dryer.”

We’ll see if Hadid and Selena Gomez (who recently got the same cut) have an easier time with it. Hair tools have thankfully improved a lot since the ’90s, after all.

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As usual, Lizzo has taken the internet by storm with a bold new look that has an unmistakeable political message. Weeks after the award-winning performer walked the Billboard red carpet in a “Vote” dress and matching manicure, Lizzo is back with another rallying cry — this time for the 40% of Americans who did not cast their vote in 2016.

“HOW CAN THIS COUNTRY BE 100% THAT BITCH IF WE’RE MISSING 40% OF OUR ELIGIBLE VOTERS?!?” Lizzo asked on Instagram, in a message deserving of its caps-lock tone. In the photo, Lizzo’s hair is styled in intricate twists that form a “40%” symbol to represent the number of eligible voters who didn’t participate in the 2016 election. “Literally I can’t get that number off my mind,” the singer said, motioning to the statement braided on the top of her head.

That 40% should loom over all our heads. It’s a number that shows more than just apathy to our governing system, but one that also shines a bright, fluorescent light on the institutional policies and barriers to entry that keep many voters from accessing the polls — including people with disabilities, people with felony criminal backgrounds, members of Black and brown communities, and immigrants. It’s an issue organizations like When We All Vote is working to solve in crucial elections like this one.

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THIS IS A HUGE DEAL. 40% OF AMERICANS DID NOT VOTE IN 2016! HOW CAN THIS COUNTRY BE 100% THAT BITCH IF WE’RE MISSING 40% OF OUR ELIGIBLE VOTERS?!? TEXT LIZZOBEVOTING TO 26797 TO MAKE SURE YOU’RE REGISTERED TO VOTE, CONFIRM YOUR POLLING LOCATION, AND GET REMINDERS FOR ALL YOUR ELECTIONS. #IAMAVOTER

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Shelby Swain, the self-proclaimed Beyoncé of Baby Hairs, was responsible for Lizzo’s new political look, along with her other headline-making styles this week. On Monday, she helped Lizzo switch from a sleek updo for her Vogue cover to dynamic red, shoulder-length curls. The changes just go to show the strength and versatility of Black hair and how beauty is not solely bound to vanity, but instead can be an expression of the dreams we want to see manifested.

Black hair exists in all its textures despite the discrimination it faces, but there has been a growing sense of pride and genuine reflection among Black women on the power we hold in our hair. Versatility shows strength through adversity and the ability to conquer in the midst of suppression, a theme Lizzo passionately mentioned in her Billboard Awards speech. “Let me tell you something: When people try to suppress something, it’s normally because that thing holds power,” she said. “They’re afraid of your power. There’s power in who you are. There’s power in your voice.”

With today’s look, Lizzo reminds us that there’s also power in our actions — and where those actions speak loudest is at the polls.

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