10 Sydney Sweeney Hair Looks for Your Mood Board

There’s just something about Sydney Sweeney’s hair that complements her as an unabashed bombshell. From extensions to coifed bobs and dye jobs to all manner of bangs, the actress understands the power of a mane makeover that’s thoughtful enough to remain on-brand.

Sweeney burst onto the scene with her trademark blonde bound up and left loose, and as her career expanded, so did her willingness to test new looks. This desire is best represented by her brush with copper, different shades of blonde, the near-brunette hue she donned for a few weeks, and the chops that have inspired onlookers to secure salon appointments. Earlier this year, Sweeney even traded her blonde for black—if only for a night.

Here, ten of Sweeney’s most memorable hair looks to help inspire your own strategic reinvention.

Modern Bardot

It’s only natural that this list includes an homage to vintage bombshell Brigitte Bardot. This half-up style showcases Sweeney’s penchant for bright blonde, along with a subtle bouffant lift, face-framing sections, and a touch of extra length. Consider this look a timeless, elegant answer to your evening-out beauty query. As a bonus, the partial updo serves as the perfect foundation for ribbons, bows, and all manner of finishing touches.

Ginger Waves

The redhead movement has touched nearly every mane in Hollywood, and Sweeney’s is no exception. The actor’s interpretation of copper comes with a soft, strawberry slant that makes the leap from blonde to red a seamless one. Add parted bangs and beach waves, and you have a fully Sweeney-ified ginger moment.

Banged Bun

A glamorous high bun softly raked at the crown is romantic all on its own, but a wispy bang—snipped long enough to skim the lower lash line—and a few longer strands add an element of drama characteristic of Sweeney’s beauty approach. The fringe also gives the overall look an air of early-’90s glam, supplemented by ample glitz and statement earrings.

Bendy Blonde

Medium-length baby blonde (a meeting of warm and cool almost of the old money variety) is better with the bends. Rather than committing to a wave or curl, Sweeney opts for smooth polish with a barely-there bend that keeps things easy and effortless. For extra glamour, make like the actress and double (or perhaps triple) your feathered swipes of mascara.

Sumptuous Carmel

Another day, another understated switch of shade. Rather than full-on brunette, Sweeney opts for subtly and cool sophistication with a melty caramel shade. The soft single tone is offered further visual interest via blended layers and a tapered curtain bang, making the style an ideal frame for any makeup moment. (For her part, Sweeney opts for pops of petal pink.)

Twisted Updo

A semi-slicked midi knot is a go-to for daytime and evening wear, and Sweeney’s take on the style strikes the right balance between classic glamour and Y2K. A single loosened tendril frames one side of the face, its gelled texture supplementing the updo's sleek effect.

Blanched Bombshell

Sometimes, signature beauty is as easy as embracing the obvious. Sweeney's extra-long and tousled blonde offers an opportunity to lean into her contemporary take on the classic femme fatale. Rather than fully finished, extended and seamless curtain bangs give way to loose and lightened ends with an infusion of air-dry-imitating texture for an easy, playful touch.

Old Hollywood Bob

Deeply parted, cut with a swooping side bang, and styled to curve inward, Sweeney’s blonde bob is a romantically retro take on the trend. While Sweeney wore the cut curled and shaped to Old Hollywood perfection for the annual Vanity Fair Oscars party—that style was paired with an archival dress once worn by Angelina Jolie—this iteration feels infinitely more wearable and fresh.

Flippy Bob

The flippy bob is an of-the-moment styling maneuver that Sweeney carries off with aplomb. Center parted (a mainstay for the actress) and wheat blonde, Sweeney's flip is executed with more crease than curl, wispy ends and length skewing '90s in feel. Add a frosted lip, and you have a look equally at home in 2024 and 1998.

One-Night Noir

Though temporary, this raven look deserves an honorable mention. Worn for the 2024 Met Gala, Sweeney's shaggy bob and full, rugged-meets-blunt bangs colored black offer a surprising departure worthy of a costume party. The look also cements Sweeney's evolving prowess as a beauty chameleon—a journey destined to continue throughout the years to come.

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