32 KATY PERRY HAIRSTYLES AND HAIRCUTS - TIMELINE

Katy Perry looks stunning with her long hair that has been sleeked straight to perfection! The parting down the center helps to compliment your face shape by creating a flattering frame around the sides of your face and around your neck and shoulder area. Straight hair can elongate a round face, creating the illusion of length and slimness. It helps to draw the eye downward, reducing the appearance of roundness. Straight hair can soften the angles of a square face by framing the jawline and cheekbones delicately. This hairstyle will also work well for those with a heart and oval face shape as well. Do not forget to add product to your hair before you straighten it so that the straightening iron does not burn your hair and cause damage. All hair densities will suit this style, which is an added bonus in our eyes. You will need to trim your hair often to ensure that your ends stay healthy and to help get rid of split ends that might be caused by the hair iron.

When it comes to your makeup application, less is more! Take a tip from Katy Perry and apply false lashes to make your eyes pop more. A perfect skin application works best with this style, and it finishes off with a matte lipstick color of your choice that is going to pair well with your outfit and your skin complexion. Do not forget to highlight and contour your face and neck area, and you are ready to show off your sleek look to the world!

This hairstyle is more about the cut than the style itself. Katy Perry is rocking this straight bob. The nice thing about this bob is the blunt cut. It shows that you know what you want and you are not afraid to get it. The blunt technique also helps to frame your face and neck area nicely. Make sure that you apply a heat-protective serum before straightening your hair as the heat can cause damage. You are going to need to cut your hair once every 4 weeks or so to ensure that your hair stays healthy and the bob stays in shape.

When it comes to your makeup application, you can do what you like. keep in mind that a smokey eye is always a great go-to formal makeup application. You can add some false lashes to make your eyes pop more which will make your eye area the focal point on your face. Do not forget to highlight and contour your face and neck area to help create the illusion of a perfect oval face shape.

First and foremost we want to wish Katy Perry congratulations on her engagement. Katy Perry is nailing this pixie cut! The side swept short bangs help shape her forehead. This is a very clean, straight hairstyle that will not take long to get ready in the morning, however, you are going to need to use products to keep all the pieces in place and to make sure you do not have a few strands trying to run away.

Due to the openness of this hairstyle, glasses will suit this hairstyle nicely. You are going to need to get your hair trimmed every 4-6 weeks to keep this style in shape as well as to ensure that you do not lose the asymmetrical factor of this hairstyle.

Makeup-wise, you can apply as much or as little as you want. Do not forget to blend your base in properly as the shorter hair means that you can see the edges of your skin. You do not want to have gorgeous hair and a base mask to ruin the overall look.

Katy Perry's buttery blonde locks are styled up and to the back of the head while the top has been backcombed and lifted high for a voluminous finish. This head-turning 'do is best suited to complement an oval face. This look can be re-created at home with the right tools and needs product for lift and hold. Katy's color will need regular root touch ups and color refreshers to prevent this blonde from looking dull.

The sides and back of this pixie cut are clipper cut close the head while the top is longer and cut choppy for a textured look and feel. The bangs are swept forward to frame the eyes and completes the over-all hairstyle brilliantly. Regular trims are needed every 3-4 weeks to maintain this shape.

Katy Perry is sporting a chunky pixie cut here with head-turning results. This jagged cut 'do is ideal for ladies like her who have bold facial features and a strong bone structure. She has a rounded jaw line which benefits from short styles like this one that bring the focus upwards to her eyes while showing off her balanced proportions. Her straight hair type works well with this 'do too as the layers add texture and body all over, and it gives her high forehead some coverage while framing her eyes. For ladies who like a modern wash-and-go hairstyle, this longer version of a pixie cut is an excellent option, especially if they have an bold sense of style like Katy.

Katy has warm skin that has some gold undertones to it, and blue eyes. She is best suited to blonde tones that warm up her skin and bring out her striking eyes but can also pull off cool dark brunette and red tones too. The light platinum blonde shade that we see here is a good choice for Katy as it compliments her coloring and gives her hairdo a chic and stylish finish. Her hair has been colored all over which gives her hairstyle a bold look. Lowlights could be added for a more natural look, if desired, and it will give the appearance of thicker locks - a great trick for ladies with fine, short hair.

The sides and back of this short 'do are tapered into the head while the top is jagged cut for a textured look and feel all over. The bangs are swept subtly to the side to soften the face and completes the over-all hairstyle brilliantly. Regular trims are needed every 4-6 weeks to maintain this shape.

Katy Perry is working a layered pixie cut here with head-turning results. This jagged cut 'do is ideal for ladies like who have strong facial features and bone structure, and who like to flaunt a stylish and edgy 'do. Katy has an angular jaw line which benefits from short styles like this one that bring the focus upwards. Her thick hair type works well with this 'do too as the layers add texture and body all over, and her hair type adds volume. For ladies who like a stylish 'do with minimal styling time and fashion-forward results, this pixie cut is an excellent option.

Katy has a medium skin tone that has some gold undertones to it, and blue eyes. She is best suited to rich black and brown tones that warm up her skin and bring out her eyes but her natural color is dark blonde surprisingly. Her natural color is showing at the roots and sides while a light buttery blonde tone on top gives her color a beautiful sun-kissed glow and adds extra edge to her hairstyle.

The back and sides of this short sassy 'do are tapered into the head, blending into the longer top layers that are swept to the side for shape and style. The front is flipped over and off the forehead to soften the face and completes the over-all look brilliantly. Product is needed to keep this style in place and regular trims is needed every 4-6 weeks.

Katy Perry is looking chic and trendy here in a short hairstyle. This short 'do is perfect for her oval face shape as it shows off her strong cheekbones and large facial features. Her eyes are especially complimented by this short 'do and her side swept bangs focus the attention on her visage. The end result is a chic, modern and sophisticated look for Katy that is a departure from her usual raven black Old Hollywood-style locks.

Katy is a natural dark ash blonde with blue eyes and a cool complexion. Here, she goes for a natural looking dark brown base with a platinum blonde top for a dramatic contrast. This gives her an overall cool tone with a hint of warmth in the front that flatters her skin tone and brings out her eyes while creating dimension and interest to her cut. An edgy cut like this always looks best in bright and bold colors.

This bob is blow-straightened perfectly to smooth down the top while turning the ends slightly under for a fabulous finish. The grown out bangs are worn down to frame the sides of the face and complete the overall look brilliantly. Regular trims are needed to maintain this hairstyle.

Katy Perry looks flawless here in a chic and timeless bob. This cut is ideal for showing off her expressive facial features, especially her eyes. The grown out bangs provide her face with a nice frame while the rest of her hair maintains a smooth, sculpted shape that dusts her shoulders. The blunt ends give her locks a healthy looking appearance and keeps her hair looking thick. This 'do has lots of movement to it and works with both casual and formal attire.

Katy looks fabulous here in a sleek, chic bob that has a gorgeous platinum-cream color to it. Her roots show her natural color while the lengths and ends are bleached to a light platinum shade with a silvery finish. Going from black to blonde hair as Katy has done often results in brassy blonde, however with regular toning jobs the hair can remain a cool platinum tone, as seen here.

This blonde mane is blow-dried to add body to the roots while the rest of the hair has been waved for texture and bounce. The grown out bangs are styled to the side to soften the face and completes the over-all look magnificently. Product is needed to twist out the ends for some added texture.

Katy Perry looks lovely here in a wavy shoulder length bob with layers throughout, styled with a teased look. The high volume styling of this 'do is a great way to jazz up a bob and add extra volume. Katy has an oblong face shape so she can pull off a variety of looks and cuts. Here, she goes for a layered bob with grown out fringe that shows off her face and brings attention to her eyes. This 'do gives her locks an overall trendy, fun look that can be worn for both day and night.

Katy has a fair complexion and green-blue eyes making her best suited to blonde and dark brunette tones of hair the best. Here she goes for a light platinum blonde shade that makes her complexion glow and eye color pop. Katy has kept her natural base color at the roots which gives her hair a nice depth, while vibrant blonde highlights have been added for style and dimension all over. Katy will need regular toning to keep her blonde looking fresh and not brassy.

Katy Perry has always been one to flaunt extreme hairstyles and clothes, so it's no surprise she made an appearance in this article. Here, her hairstyle isn't that extreme, in fact her haircut is fabulous! But, her ultraviolet locks really steal the show. Rather than go for a soft lilac or dark purple, Katy is wearing an electric violet shade that almost glows! This is one extreme hairstyle that many women will try to copy, because overall Katy has a cool and confident look going on. What do you think of Katy's purple hair hue?

Katy stunned onlookers at the 57th Annual Grammy Awards with her purple locks dressed in loose waves to achieve movement and bounce. The shape of this style is perfect to frame a long face and needs product to tame fly-away hair.

Slick and simple is what this black mane is all about. The ends of 'do are blunt cut then blow-waved straight to achieve a low-fuss smooth style. The bangs are also smoothed down to frame the top of the face perfectly and completes the over-all look brilliantly. Regular trims is needed every 4-6 weeks to prevent split ends.

These glossy black tresses are dressed up, braided or twisted then pinned to the crown to create this head-turning upstyle that is perfect to balance out a round face. This formal hairstyle is great for any special occasion and needs strong hold product to keep it place all day.

These glossy black locks are styled into large stunning waves through the sides and back giving this formal style a classic look and feel that is perfect to turn heads at any special occasion. The deep side part makes it great to compliment a long face and needs product for hold and shine.

Medium to long layers are cut all through the back and sides of this black mane to balance out the bounce and body of the curls all over. This look can be easily re-created with hot rollers or a curling iron and needs product for shine and hold. The volume through the sides makes this hairstyle great to frame a long face.

Groovy waves are dressed through the mid-lengths to ends of this glossy black mane to give the over-all hairstyle a classic look and feel. This elegant hairstyle is perfect for those wanting an elegant 'do to wow crowds at any special occasion. Product is needed for hold and shine and regular trims will help maintain a healthy feel.

These locks are parted down the middle, twisted up onto two buns and pinned to the head to create this alternative look that is great for those wanting a hairstyle with plenty of "wow" factor. Time is needed to create this style and product for shine and hold. The middle part makes this bold 'do best suited to compliment a round face.

Fun and fancy waves are added to the sides and back of these black tresses giving the over-all look bounce and volume. This formal hairstyle is perfect for any special occasion and can be easily re-created using a curling iron or hot rollers. Product is needed for hold and shine and regular trims will prevent split ends maintaining a healthy look and feel.

These black tresses are blunt cut all through the back an sides to maintain a low-fuss style that is easy to manage with regular trims every 4-6 weeks. A braid is added to the top and pulled to the side as a headband to add wow-factor to this simple 'do and completes the over-all style magnificently.

At first glance, this photo could be of Kim Kardashian or Sofia Vergara. But alas, it is not some sultry starlet... it's good old Katy Perry in a long, romantic hairstyle. For most women in Hollywood, this is the standard look - silky extra-long hair with loose waves reminiscent of a goddess.

But Katy Perry is not just any starlet. She is known for her quirky outfits, outlandish makeup and ever-changing hair that ranges from pink to purple to black and back again. Hair color aside, Katy is also known for rocking the cutest hairstyles in Hollywood. From her vintage waves to her Cleopatra-style bob, Katy is usually seen with shorter, funkier styles. Her latest style looks gorgeous, don't get us wrong, but it is missing that Katy Perry punch.

In any case, this style looks fabulous on her and no doubt, many women will want to copy it, which will be quite easy. These gorgeous tresses are worn over the shoulder showing off the sexy soft waves added to the mid-lengths to end for shape and movement best suited to compliment a long face. This hairstyle will need product for hold and shine as well as regular trims to prevent split ends.

If you have chest-length or longer hair, you're already halfway there. If not, you can try adding hair extensions or a hairpiece to achieve this look. Set your hair in extra large hair rollers, create a deep side hair part and voila - you now have long goddess hair just like Perry.

This style is a sure winner and looks hot on just about anyone, so give it a try!

These glossy violet locks have been set in rollers to create groovy waves through the sides and back which gives this sexy 'do a classic look and feel and plenty of movement making it a fantastic style to compliment a long face. This head-turning style will time to create, and product for hold and shine.

If you're looking for a hair color and style to turn heads at any occasion, then look no further. These fun do is styled into a pony tail on the top of the head with a braid wrapped around the length for the wow-factor. This hairstyle will need time to re-create and for those who wished they had the length to achieve this, adding extensions is a quick solution.

If you're looking for hairdo that will stand out in any crowd, then this updo will not disappoint. Not only will the flamboyant color stop traffic, but the upstyle's twists and turns to create the over-all style is definitely a head-turner. This hairstyle will need very strong hold product to keep in shape all day and best suited for the wild and brave.

Katy Perry's blue bob is pinned up and back to form this elegant upstyle that perfect to balance out a round face. This hairstyle is great for those wanting a hairdo with shape and control and will need product for hold and shine.

This fancy pink hairdo is dressed in waves through the sides and back adding plenty of movement to the style while the top blow-waved under to form this fantastic 'do best suited for those wanting to be the center of attention. This hairstyle will need product for hold and shine.

This is fun and flirty hairstyle best suited for those looking for a medium length hairstyle with plenty of shape and movement. The layers cut around the back and sides allows the darker tone to seep through underneath the lighter tone. This fab 'do will need a little product for hold and shine.

These shiny locks are dressed in waves through the mid-lengths to ends to give this style shape and movement. The middle part in this style makes it best suited for those with looking for a formal style to compliment a round face shape.

This gorgeous black hairstyle is kept simple with little or no layering to maintain a solid edge which is great for those with fine to medium hair. This length can be versatile if styled properly and the right products used. Regular trims is needed to keep the ends of this hairstyle neat and avoid split ends.

This flamboyant hairstyle will definitely turn heads with the multi-colored highlights added randomly all through the sides and front. The long layers added to the back and sides add bounce and body which makes this fab 'do perfect for those fine to medium hair looking for a hairdo with flair.

This bold hairstyle is best suited for those looking for a "loud" hairstyle to attract attention and turn heads. Besides the obvious crazy color, this hairstyle has shape and movement through the mid-lengths to ends to soften the over-all shape and style. The blunt cut bangs are smoothed down to add contrast and completes the flamboyant hairstyle brilliantly.

Defined waves are made possible in this hairstyle thanks to the long layers cut around the edges to allow bounce and body. Blunt bangs are added to create contrast and completed this look stylishly.

This stunning hairstyle is perfect for any day or night out on the town. The top is teased and pinned to create height which makes this look great for those with round face shapes.

Katy Perry stunned onlookers with her classic hairstyle at Clive Davis' Pre-Grammy Gala. Her medium length 'do was dressed in large waves to create a movement and body through the edges. This style is easy to re-create with rollers and needs strong lacquer for hold.