15 of the best celebrity looks that prove ombre hair is so not over

by Renée Tse May 28, 2014

For as long as we can remember (and by that we mean since approximately 2010), the ombre has been hot. Ascending the ranks of typical two-year hair trend cycles, the ombre has proved perennial: it just keeps coming back. And although we can’t exactly pinpoint when and how the trend came to be (one too many missed trips to the hair salon could be a possibility), there is no doubt that many celebs have caught the ombre bug, including two of its earliest adopters, Jessica Alba and Nicole Richie.

The classic ombre (think Sarah Jessica Parker) shows no signs of departing, but an edgy dark versus light a la Demi Lovato has become more and more popular in recent years. If standing out from the pack is your thing, Brit It girl, Poppy Delevingne works a reverse take on it that may be one of the best celebrity ombre hair looks we’ve seen. And then there is Kylie Jenner whose hairstyles may not be considered ombre per se, but the dip dye-like effect is definitely one chic version we know many fans will follow suit this season. Still think ombre hair is so last year? From Olivia Wilde to Jared Leto, we track down 15 of the best celebrity ombre hair looks that prove the gradient is so not over.

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ciara ombre

Ciara shows off her dark roots with her hair swept over to one side at The CFDA and Vogue 2013 Fashion Fund Finalists Celebration on November 11, 2013.

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beyonce ombre

No surprise here. Queen Bey’s short hair at the 56th Grammy Awards epitomizes the ombre trend.

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poppy delevingne ombre

Poppy Delevingne’s stands out working a reverse take on the trend at The Glamour of Italian Fashion exhibition at the Victoria & Albert Museum on April 1, 2014.

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kate mara ombre

Kate Mara styles her hair in half updo showing off the ombre at The Humane Society Of The United States 60th Anniversary Benefit Gala on March 29, 2014.

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Emma Stone ombre

Emma Stone styled her ombre hair with bold bangs at the worldwide promo tour for The Amazing Spider-Man 2 in New York City.

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demi lovato ombre

One to colour her hair in various shades, Demi Lovato worked a harsher ombre look at the press conference before her concert in Mexico City on May 16, 2014.

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kylie jenner ombre

Kylie Jenner showed off a fresh take on the ombre trend with blue tips at the 2014 Billboard Music Award.

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olivia wilde ombre

Olivia Wilde wore her glossy ombre hair in a natural wavy fashion at the 71st Annual Golden Globe Awards.

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jennifer lopez ombre

Jennifer Lopez’s ombre hair at the American Idol Season 8 Finale is the ideal inspiration for those looking for a lighter version of the trend this summer.

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jessica alba ombre

Jessica Alba shows off a softer, classic take on the ombre trend at the The Helping Hand Of Los Angeles Mother’s Day Luncheon on May 9, 2014.

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vanessa hudgens ombre

Vanessa Hudgens shows off a playful ombre hairstyle with candy-colour inspired hues at the ULTA Beautys Donate With a Kiss event on October 3, 2013.

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sarah jessica parker ombre

Sarah Jessica Parker styled her signature ombre hair in a tousled fashion at the 2014 AOL NewFronts on April 29, 2014.

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jessica biel ombre

Jessica Biel’s gradual ombre from toffee brown to light caramel gives off a luminous effect at the Oscars on March 2, 2014.

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khloe kardashian ombre

Khloe Kardashian perfects the trend at the 2014 NBCUniversal Cable Entertainment Upfronts on May 15, 2014 in New York City.

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jared leto ombre

And Jared Leto who is responsible for making ladies everywhere green with envy over his glorious ombre hair.

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