Celebrities and Their Extreme Hair Colors

When socialite turned fashion designer Nicole Richie posted her latest photo on Instagram, she raised eyebrows, thanks to her new purple hair. PHOTOS: Katy Perry's Eye-Popping Hair Colors However, the wild, random makeover was only for a brief moment. READ: We Tried It: Hair Chalk Refinery 29 is revealing that the image was “cleverly Photoshopped,” but this isn’t the first time a celebrity has gone over the rainbow with their tresses. Back in December, actress Sienna Miller stirred headlines when she debuted her rose gold ombre on the red carpet, sparking a trend among women on the prowl for a bold new look. However, dramatic color transformations have been having a major moment lately, and we’re not just talking about the usual suspects (we’re looking at you, Lady Gaga and Katy Perry). PHOTOS: Actresses You Only Thought Were Redheads Singers, models, and actresses are all hopping on the bold tresses bandwagon and no mere platinum or red will do. This whimsical hair trend is all about embracing fluorescent hues and edgy, sparkling shades that may scream punk, but are actually viewed as chic on star-studded events. WATCH: How To Get DIY Hair Extensions While not everyone can get away with fuchsia, sapphire, or simply gray, they’re certain to shock and maybe possibly inspire you to take the plunge on that brand new ‘do you’ve been eyeing. READ: Going Gray? Here's What to Do Check out the many wild hair colors of the stars below and see when Richie did actually take the plunge: