Celine Dion may not be known for bold hair changes, but over the course of her iconic career, the singer has quietly built a striking style legacy. From voluminous curls to sleek gray buns, Dion’s evolving hairstyles mirror her personal growth and unwavering confidence.
The French-Canadian superstar has long used her appearance as a form of self-expression. Speaking to Refinery29, Dion explained, “The things we put on ourselves — the cream and the hair color and the nails and the makeup — it’s not just about feeling beautiful. Feeling beautiful makes you feel strong. And feeling strong makes you succeed.”
Her journey through different styles has proven that point. Dion’s hair has transformed many times, from thick extensions to a bold platinum pixie cut. She’s never been afraid to try something new.
Dion first gained international fame in 1988 after winning the Eurovision Song Contest for Switzerland. At the time, she wore a classic ’80s perm — a voluminous brunette lob full of tight curls. These natural ringlets remained her go-to style for years. She later confirmed in a 2020 Instagram video, while recording the song “The Chase,” that her curl pattern was still intact. Asked by Times Life & Style if she would return to that look, Dion replied, “Give me the curls baby, give it to me.”
In the 1990s, Dion began experimenting with more structured cuts. At the 1994 Grammy Awards, she appeared with a trendy “bixie” — a mix between a bob and a pixie. Her dark hair was cut short with choppy bangs above her eyebrows. The dramatic ringlets were gone, replaced by a sleeker texture with hints of perm. She later wore a similar look during a performance in Los Angeles, pushing her bangs back for volume but leaving a strand to fall over her forehead.
Throughout the decades, Dion has rotated between short and long styles, brunette and blond, embracing each change with ease. But one of her most striking looks came in March 2025. Attending a golf game in Palm Beach, Florida, she wore her hair slicked back in a bun — and for the first time, visible gray roots framed her face. Though she didn’t speak publicly about embracing her natural color, fans celebrated the look. “Love the gray hair!” one person wrote on Threads. Another added on Facebook, “We should normalize this.”
Whether Dion keeps the gray, returns to her curls, or tries something completely unexpected, one thing is certain: her confidence shines through. And whatever hairstyle she wears next, it will no doubt be a beautiful reflection of her strength.
