Actors/Actresses who looked better/worse with a new hairdo - Sitcoms Online Message Boards

Big C · 10-06-2008, 10:16 PM

Sometimes, an actor or actress can could a lot better or a lot worse with a change in their hairdo/hairstyle (cut, color, change, etc.)

Can you recall anyone who got a lot better or a lot worse with a new hairstyle, in terms of career success/looking better?

Here are my choices:

Best- Lynsey Bartilson AKA Lily from 'Grounded for Life.'

Early on, she played a very entertaining character and was a nice, cute-looking girl.

Later, she changed her hairstyle from bangs to a shorter style.

From that point on, in my eyes, Lily was now really hot.

Worst- Keri Russell

You've all heard the story- Keri cuts hair, 'Felicity' declines slowly but surely in terms of ratings and popularity.

dawsongirl · 10-07-2008, 12:33 AM

I may be the only person in the world who preferred the second style to the the first. Everyone else who's ever bitched on the internet complained about style #2.

Style #1 - The bob (First couple L&C seasons)

Style #2 - Not the bob (Last L&C seasons)

Style #3 - Long (Now)

Teri Hatcher:

littlebelle · 10-07-2008, 12:58 AM

Daphne Zuniga on Melrose Place
She's naturally gorgeous, but I thought her short-do in season 1/2 wasn't her best

Seasons 1/2

Season 3

She looked even more beautiful!

vtunie · 10-07-2008, 01:17 AM

Well, the classic example of continuously changing hairstyles is the actress who played Janet Wood on Three's Company.

The screenshots below are, in order, from 1977, 1978, 1979, 1981 or 82, and 1983 or 84.

You take your pick. From the time I first saw these, near the end of the original run, I've always liked the look at the very beginning and the very end.

comedyfreak · 10-07-2008, 09:00 AM

Roseanne is a good example of changing hair styles.

friendsfan77 · 10-07-2008, 09:24 AM

I thought Linda Lavin's longer hair in the beginning of Alice looked better than the short do from later in the run.

phoebe7165 · 10-07-2008, 01:17 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by dawsongirl

I may be the only person in the world who preferred the second style to the the first. Everyone else who's ever bitched on the internet complained about style #2.

Style #1 - The bob (First couple L&C seasons)

Style #2 - Not the bob (Last L&C seasons)

Style #3 - Long (Now)

Teri Hatcher:

That 1st picture of Teri, she looks just like Phoebe Cates.

sunshinefizzy · 10-07-2008, 02:41 PM

Not really a sitcom but there was a big giant controversy when Keri Russel cut her hair in season two of Felicity.

I liked her look with both 'dos.

MusicJunkie · 10-07-2008, 03:21 PM

I know Brandon (Friendsfan) and Robby (Buffyboy) will agree with me here.

James Lafferty on One Tree Hill, he had short hair for the first three seasons, but midway he started letting his hair grow out, and it was pretty long for the start of season 5, and he looked like hell. Luckily, about four episodes in season 5, he cut his hair and has kept it short since. The long hair was horrible on him, and we found out that the creator wanted him to grow it out because Nathan "bottomed out" at the start of season 5 and the long hair was supposed to show how far downhill he'd gone.

his first look (seasons 1-3)

the long hair from hell (beginning of season)

now

friendsfan77 · 10-07-2008, 03:28 PM

I remember how happy everyone was when Nathan cut that long hair

there was one point when he didn't have the beard but just the long hair. it reminded me of Nancy McKeon when she was on FOL

MusicJunkie · 10-07-2008, 03:35 PM

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Originally Posted by friendsfan77

I remember how happy everyone was when Nathan cut that long hair

there was one point when he didn't have the beard but just the long hair. it reminded me of Nancy McKeon when she was on FOL

rofl, I would've had him cut the hair first, then shave. Instead of vice versa. He might've looked good with short hair and facial hair... he looked like Jo the other way

Jude The Obscure · 10-07-2008, 07:45 PM

Speaking of Nancy McKeon, that big hair she sported in the last season of FOL was atrocious!! She was much cuter when she simply let her hair down from the trademark ponytail in the 6th season.

sandra42 · 10-07-2008, 07:55 PM

I like Katie Holmes shorter style

MusicJunkie · 10-07-2008, 10:44 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by vtunie

Well, the classic example of continuously changing hairstyles is the actress who played Janet Wood on Three's Company.

The screenshots below are, in order, from 1977, 1978, 1979, 1981 or 82, and 1983 or 84.

You take your pick. From the time I first saw these, near the end of the original run, I've always liked the look at the very beginning and the very end.

I always thought Joyce Dewitt resembled Joan Jett at the end of the show

friendsfan77 · 10-08-2008, 12:22 AM

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Originally Posted by Jude The Obscure

Speaking of Nancy McKeon, that big hair she sported in the last season of FOL was atrocious!! She was much cuter when she simply let her hair down from the trademark ponytail in the 6th season.

I agree. I'd say most of the girls had the big hair changes by the end of the show. Season 6 was when it started to get with the times and that included the hair. I remember the 6th season eppy when Blair had a mullet. lol

Even Beverly Ann had spiky hair a couple times towards the end

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10-06-2008, 10:16 PM	#1
Big C I Heart Angie Watson Forum 3000 Club Member Join Date: Oct 21, 2006 Posts: 3,531	Actors/Actresses who looked better/worse with a new hairdo Sometimes, an actor or actress can could a lot better or a lot worse with a change in their hairdo/hairstyle (cut, color, change, etc.) Can you recall anyone who got a lot better or a lot worse with a new hairstyle, in terms of career success/looking better? Here are my choices: Best- Lynsey Bartilson AKA Lily from 'Grounded for Life.' Early on, she played a very entertaining character and was a nice, cute-looking girl. Later, she changed her hairstyle from bangs to a shorter style. From that point on, in my eyes, Lily was now really hot. Worst- Keri Russell You've all heard the story- Keri cuts hair, 'Felicity' declines slowly but surely in terms of ratings and popularity.

10-07-2008, 12:33 AM	#2
dawsongirl Member Forum Icon Join Date: Jan 04, 2001 Posts: 53,140	I may be the only person in the world who preferred the second style to the the first. Everyone else who's ever bitched on the internet complained about style #2. Style #1 - The bob (First couple L&C seasons) Style #2 - Not the bob (Last L&C seasons) Style #3 - Long (Now) Teri Hatcher: Attached Images

10-07-2008, 12:58 AM	#3
littlebelle Spell Caster Senior Member Join Date: Dec 29, 2006 Location: Seattle Posts: 2,659	Daphne Zuniga on Melrose Place She's naturally gorgeous, but I thought her short-do in season 1/2 wasn't her best Seasons 1/2 Season 3 She looked even more beautiful!

10-07-2008, 09:24 AM	#6
friendsfan77 - Forum 3000 Club Member Join Date: Oct 02, 2004 Location: Duluth, GA Posts: 3,165	I thought Linda Lavin's longer hair in the beginning of Alice looked better than the short do from later in the run.

10-07-2008, 02:41 PM	#8
sunshinefizzy Member Senior Member Join Date: Sep 27, 2006 Location: Craptown Posts: 2,054	Not really a sitcom but there was a big giant controversy when Keri Russel cut her hair in season two of Felicity. I liked her look with both 'dos.

10-07-2008, 03:21 PM	#9
MusicJunkie Member Forum Regular Join Date: Sep 23, 2008 Location: where I live Posts: 791	I know Brandon (Friendsfan) and Robby (Buffyboy) will agree with me here. James Lafferty on One Tree Hill, he had short hair for the first three seasons, but midway he started letting his hair grow out, and it was pretty long for the start of season 5, and he looked like hell. Luckily, about four episodes in season 5, he cut his hair and has kept it short since. The long hair was horrible on him, and we found out that the creator wanted him to grow it out because Nathan "bottomed out" at the start of season 5 and the long hair was supposed to show how far downhill he'd gone. his first look (seasons 1-3) the long hair from hell (beginning of season) now

10-07-2008, 03:28 PM	#10
friendsfan77 - Forum 3000 Club Member Join Date: Oct 02, 2004 Location: Duluth, GA Posts: 3,165	I remember how happy everyone was when Nathan cut that long hair there was one point when he didn't have the beard but just the long hair. it reminded me of Nancy McKeon when she was on FOL

10-07-2008, 07:45 PM	#12
Jude The Obscure Retired Eternal Member Forum Veteran Join Date: Dec 10, 2006 Posts: 7,520	Speaking of Nancy McKeon, that big hair she sported in the last season of FOL was atrocious!! She was much cuter when she simply let her hair down from the trademark ponytail in the 6th season.