11 Indian Celebrities And Their Favorite Hairstyles

Take your inspo from these celeb hairstyles, so you do not have to settle for the basics.

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Here are some of the favorite hairstyles of Bollywood actresses who are recognized by these snatched looks and deliver that charming signature personality.

Of course, all celebs love experimenting with different hairstyles and outfits on the red carpet, but there are a few favorites that they love to flaunt and make them stand out at some point. The unique hairstyles of Bollywood actresses complement their personalities and make their on-screen characters convincing. They set the latest trends and influence their fans.

You do not have to engage in OTT routines to get these simple looks. Whether it is Priyanka’s love for volume or Kangana’s beautiful curls, find your favorite fashion forward haircut below!

Here are some inspirational Indian celebrity hairstyles that you can check out:
protip_icon Before You Get Started
  • Updos are an excellent way to open up your face. Aishwarya Rai’s updos, curls, and side-swept look suit her round-oval face. They enhance her prominent cheekbones, full lips, and her gorgeous eyes.
  • Priyanka Chopra’s beachy waves done on layered hair are suitable for all face shapes. Use texturizing sprays to add depth and movement to these looks.
  • Puffy crowns like those of Deepika Padukone and Preity Zinta can add length to round and square faces. Use a holding spray to keep the style in place.
  • Heat protection, proper moisturization, and scalp care are essential measures for nailing high-profile celebrity hairstyles.

11 Indian Celebrities And Their Favorite Hairstyles

Whether styling your hair for a special upcoming event or finding a stylish hair fix for your day-to-day looks, these celebrity hairstyles offer a refreshing new take on classic and modern hairstyles. Take a look!

Key Takeaways

  • Tapsee Pannu and Soha Ali Khan prefer natural, loose hair and ponytails to prevent over-exposing their hair to harmful heat or chemical treatments.
  • Aishwarya Rai loves to rock contemporary and traditional hairdos and is seen flaunting voluminous tresses a lot.
  • Priyanka Chopra loves to experiment with her hairstyles, while Deepika Padukone sticks to her pointy layers.
  • Sara Ali Khan is often seen wearing middle-parted or puffy hair on-screen and prefers loose hair and low ponytails off-screen.

1. Taapsee Pannu

Taapsee Pannu
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Tapsee Pannu is blessed with a full head of voluminous, bouncy curls. She doesn’t believe in over-exposing her hair to harmful heat or chemical treatments and thus, loose hair and simple ponies and buns are her go-to looks. She usually sports side-parted looks which complement her face beautifully.

2. Soha Ali Khan

Soha Ali Khan
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Soha Ali Khan is a natural beauty and she knows it. She has revealed in interviews how she isn’t big on following trends and loves a natural look. When not on-screen, she prefers to let her hair down. On busy or bad hair days, she simply likes to tie her hair up in a quick ponytail or a classic messy bun.

3. Aishwarya Rai

Favorite hairstyles of Bollywood actress Aishwarya Rai
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Whether it’s loose curls, straight hairstyles or side-swept bangs, everything looks great on former Miss India and now Mrs. Bachchan, Aishwraya Rai. She can carry contemporary as well as traditional hairdos with super ease. As a universally acclaimed actress who is graciously invited to international events and is a darling of the paparazzi, her red-carpet hairstyles are jaw-dropping! She has been recently flaunting her voluminous layers. You can replicate this veteran’s look by simply getting a layer cut and tong the layers to create volume.

4. Katrina Kaif

Favorite hairstyles of Bollywood actress Katrina Kaif
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Katrina Kaif, also known as “Bollywood Barbie Doll,” loves playing around with her hairstyles and trying out unique, trendy, and elegant hairstyles for long hair, that not only suit her features but also go with her character’s role. This is why she is spotted with a new hairstyle and fresh look in almost every movie. The hairstyles Katrina Kaif usually wears are wavy, layered, straight, ponytail or clip light curly hairstyles.

5. Priyanka Chopra

Favorite hairstyles of Bollywood actress Priyanka Chopra
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Priyanka Chopra, one of the most breathtaking beauties of the Indian entertainment industry, changes her hair as often as she does her dresses. Priyanka has been very creative with her hairstyles and has experimented with virtually all hairstyles from pixie little bob to shoulder blade length hairstyles as well as straight loose curls. However, whatever hairstyle she adopts stunningly complements her facial features and always ends up adding to her natural beauty and glamor.


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Priyanka Chopra Jonas’ iconic hairdo of razor-cut layers in ‘Dostana’ is ideal for all face shapes and hair colors in India.

6. Deepika Padukone

Favorite hairstyles of Bollywood actress Deepika Padukone
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Deepika Padukone is widely admired because of her beauty and hair besides her terrific performances! It was her looks coupled with her performance that earned her the Filmfare Best Female Debut Award in 2007 for her role in Om Shanti Om. As a rule, Deepika doesn’t experiment with her hair simply because she knows what truly works for her. There was a momentary period when Deepika had worn a fringe, but eventually she stuck to her poker straight layers. The way she flaunts her hair, however, is simply adorable. Check out her looks

7. Kangna Ranaut

Favorite hairstyles of Bollywood actress Kangna Ranaut
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Beautiful Kangna Ranaut abandoned her natural “wild mop” and went for a smoother and pulled back look for a while, but recently she was spotted with the mop again! The “Pulled-back” look, however, also suits her equally.

8. Sonakshi Sinha

Favorite hairstyles of Bollywood actress Sonakshi Sinha
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Sonakshi Sinha basically loves to keep her hair straight or in basic waves. Presently she wears poker straight hair and we must say it looks really good on her. Just like her cuts and styles, Sonakshi doesn’t experiment with her hair color too much. And kid you not, the best Indian hairstyles have a simple base like this, where the hair itself is either let loose or tied in a simple braid while clever accessorizing and floral adornments play their part in sprucing up the look.

9. Rani Mukherjee

Favorite hairstyles of Bollywood actress Rani Mukherjee
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Another in the list of famous Bollywood divas, Rani Mukherjee is also known for her looks and personality besides her talent. She mostly wears straight long hair and her signature look really makes her stand out among all the Indian celebrities everywhere and at every occasion. To replicate her signature look you simply need to slightly layer, blow dry and straighten your hair with a straightening flat iron and you’re done. You may also want to style a bun or pull your hair into a ponytail.

10. Preity Zinta

Favorite hairstyles of Bollywood actress Pretty Zinta
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Another in the list of famous Bollywood divas, Rani Mukherjee is also known for her looks and personality besides her talent. She mostly leaves her natural hair loose and this signature look really makes her stand out among all the Indian celebrities everywhere and at every occasion. To replicate her signature look you simply need to slightly layer, blow dry, and straighten your hair with a straightening flat iron and you’re done. You may also want to style a bun or pull your hair into a ponytail.

11. Sara Ali Khan

Sara Ali Khan sporting a sharp middle-parted hairstyle
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Sara Ali Khan has carved a name for herself in the industry with her beauty, brains, and talent, and is widely loved by the Indian audience for her cheerful and eloquent personality. Her witty and quirky side shines through on her social media space. Gifted with an oval face, Sara seems to never have bad hair days. However, we notice her preference for prominent middle-parted hair or puffy hair, which we must agree, looks stunning on her. A middle partition has a lengthening effect on the face and opens it up to highlight the best features. Similarly, a puffy hairstyle adds length to the face while enhancing the volume and texture of the hairstyle. Off-screen, Sara prefers to keep it simple, letting her hair loose, or tying it up in a quick low pony or plaits.

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Preity Zinta inspired her fans with a short symmetrical bob cut in ‘Dil Hai Tumhara’ and a pixie cut on curly hair in ‘Lakshya.’

Infographic: Top 5 Indian Celebrities And Their Go-To Hairstyles

Indian celebrities have always been a constant source of hair inspiration. Each of them have their own signature hairdos that they love wearing most of the time. If you wish to experiment with some of their favorite hairstyles as well, then you have landed on the right page. Check out the infographic below and pin down these top 5 go-to hairstyles to recreate later!

top 5 indian celebrities and their go to hairstyles (infographic)

Illustration: StyleCraze Design Team

Our favorite Bollywood celebs have favorites of their own when it comes to hairstyles. You will find Aishwarya flaunting layers on her thick luscious tresses or Priyanka showcasing her lovely textured waves. These styles are versatile, can be adapted to various occasions, and can be donned in different seasons. You can pick hairstyles based on how similar your face shape is to a certain celebrity. So, find a celeb with your face shape and try to notice a trend in the hairstyles they regularly flaunt. Take inspiration from these stars and find the perfect hairstyle to enhance your facial features and look stunning.

Frequently Asked Questions

Which actress has the thickest hair in Bollywood?

Shilpa Shetty is an actress in Bollywood who has the thickest hair.

Who has the longest hair among Bollywood actresses?

Malaika Arora and Sonakshi Sinha are Bollywood actresses with long hair.

How can I achieve Deepika Padukone’s signature bun hairstyle?

Start by detangling your hair and spray heat protecting spray. By using a curling iron, create light waves. Make a ponytail and slowly twist and wrap the hair and make a compact bun and secure it with pins. Spraying hair spray makes the look last longer.

How can I recreate Priyanka Chopra’s sleek bob hairstyle?

Wash your hair before the cut and dry it. Divide it into 3 sections and cut the back section which should sit exactly above the nape of your neck. Use a hair razor for both side sections. Trim any extra hair for an even look. Blend the ends of the hair for a neat look. You should trim the hair every 4- 6 weeks to maintain the look.

What are some popular hair accessories used by Bollywood actresses?

Maang tikkas, glittery hair bands, big passes, bejeweled pins, and tiaras are a few popular hair accessories that Bollywood actresses are often seen wearing. Recently, celebrities are often found wearing statement clips and printed hair scarves that add a chic touch to their looks.

How can I create Aishwarya Rai’s voluminous curls hairstyle?

Use a volume shampoo and conditioner and wash your hair by standing with your head turned down. Bounce the hair back. It will add volume to the hair. Avoid using heavy conditioners. After drying the hair, curl your hair and apply gel to retain the curls. Finish the look by spraying hairspray.

Illustration: Indian Celebrities And Their Favorite Hairstyles

favorite hairstyles of bollywood actresses

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Check out this video to discover top Bollywood actresses’ favorite hairstyles. From an elegant low-bun to intricate braids, you will find it all!

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