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Katy Perry has developed quite a reputation over the years for her whimsical hair colors. The Fireworks singer's hair has been one of her signature style statements over the years, having experimented with black, blue, pink, magenta, platinum blonde, and almost every shade in a quintessential color palette.
In 2008, the singer flaunted her iconic jet-black hair after the release of I Kissed A Girl. However, what most fans don't know is that Katy Perry is naturally blonde. She has mentioned her natural hair color in many past interviews, stressing that light shades don't look good on the singer.
In the November 2015 issue of the Glamour magazine, Perry said:
"I'm naturally the most boring dishwater squirrel brown. So I've been playing with colors since I was 15. I loved the grunge green, and shocking blue was fun. Colored hair is such a huge accessory that you don't even need to add extra stuff."
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Timeline of Katy Perry's hair color over the years
Here is a comprehensive timeline of all the noteworthy hair colors that Katy Perry has sported over the years.
2002 to 2008: Katy's jet-black hair phase
Katy Perry's jet-black hair phase started in 2002 and continued till the end of 2008. The dark hue became her signature look and was combined with an array of hairstyles - shoulder-length hair with side fringes, long black locks with textured waves, and vintage curls. She was also spotted with a typical Marlyn Monroe look that she boasted at the Critics Choice Award in 2009.
March 2010: Iconic cobalt blue look
At the MTV Video Music Awards, Katy Perry appeared in a cobalt-blue wig with blunt bangs and voluminous waves. This style was featured in several music videos, most notably in California Girls (2010).
September 2010: Katy experiments with black
At the MTV Music Awards, Perry changed her look again - this time experimenting with her jet-black hair. The singer spiced up her usual black streaks with a touch of blue, pink, and purple.
June 2011: The red-haired Katy
During the launch of her Purr Fragrance line, Katy Perry opted for a vibrant shade of red, almost inching towards brown. She accessorized her new hairstyle with black-and-white cat ears and pink lipstick.
July 2011: Katy takes inspiration from Smurfette
Katy Perry seemingly took inspiration from Smurfette while attending the premiere of The Smurfs. The Fireworks singer sported wavy blonde locks with blue eye shadow and pink lips. It was the first time that the singer had kept her natural hair color in a long while.
August 2011: Katy's bubblegum pink curls
After her natural blonde phase, Katy Perry was back in her mojo at the MTV Video Music Awards in 2011. The singer dyed her hair with a dazzling shade of bubblegum pink and used red-and-yellow flowers to accessorize her hairdo.
March 2012: Katy's purple and blue ponytail
At Nickelodeon’s 25th Annual Kids’ Choice Awards, Katy Perry opted for a purple and blue colored ponytail. She completed her look with bright pink lipstick, blue eye shadow, and a minimalistic silver earring.
July 2012: Katy with Retro Hollywood hair
The singer arrived at the premiere of Katy Perry: Part of Me documentary in voluminous purple hair with thick wavy curls - almost making her fans believe that she'd landed straight from the Hollywood industry of the 80s. She paired her hairdo with bright red lipstick and a pair of diamond earrings.
May 2014: Katy goes Green for Ireland
Katy Perry dyed her hair green during her concert in Ireland. The singer was performing in Ireland as part of her Prismatic World Tour and came on stage flaunting emerald green strands, silver eye makeup, and bright pink lipstick.
February 2015: Katy's memorable Grammy hairdo
One of Perry's most notable hairstyles was the one she boasted during the 2015 Grammys. The singer entered the red carpet donned a classy lilac hairdo with casually tousled waves. She also paired that up with a nude lipstick shade and diamond earrings.
September 2015: Katy's voluminous auburn hair
Katy Perry debuted her classic auburn hair in 2015. The voluminous brown waves accentuated the curves of her face and highlighted her naturally beautiful eyes.
August 2017: Katy's white-blonde pixie cut
At the MTV Music Awards in 2017, Katy Perry debuted one of her most famous looks in her illustrious repertoire - the blonde pixie cut. While many theorized that she was trying to copy Miley Cyrus, Perry explained the real reason behind the hairdo on the Ellen DeGeneres Show in May 2017.
The singer revealed that she cut her hair because it had started falling out because of the damage from continuous bleaching. A year later, Perry colored her pixie hair lime green.
"If you've ever dyed your hair blonde and too blonde, sometimes your hair falls out when you go to blonde. So, that's the way I handled it. This is a destination that I showed up to," Katy explained during the interview.
April 2019: Katy's blonde hair makes a comeback
Celebrity hairstylist Chris Appleton made Perry almost unrecognizable in her new blonde look. She posted her new look on Instagram in April 2019, flaunting her blonde hair replete with sharp waves.
At present, Katy Perry has gone back to her jet-black phase with wavy curls. The singer slayed in the new hairstyle during the 2024 MTV Video Music Awards on September 12. The Firework singer became the recipient of the latest Video Vanguard award - the VMA version of the Lifetime Achievement Award.
