Tulisa's hair over career from blonde to brunette© Getty

Tulisa's hair transformation made her look unrecognisable

The I'm a Celebrity star has experimented with her hair during her years in the spotlight  

Lifestyle Writer
6 hours ago

Tulisa's current residence in the I'm a Celebrity jungle couldn't be further from the glitz and glamour of life as a pop star. 

As a jungle campmate, the N-Dubz star, 36, will not have access to a hair and makeup team meaning she is making do with a slicked ponytail she can do herself. 

Though she has rocked her signature raven locks for some time, the 'Young' singer has switched up her hair countless times over the last 15 years. See the best photos from her career showing her hair evolution in detail…

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Blonde side fringe, 2009

Tulisa burst onto the scene as a member of N-Dubz in the early 2000s with warm blonde locks styled into curls with a sweeping side fringe. Check out her do here at Wireless Festival 2009.

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Full fringe and ringlets, 2009

Tulisa swapped her side fringe for full bangs and tight ringlets for the 2009 MOBO awards.

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Dark and sleek, 2010

2010 saw the return of Tulisa's side fringe but she ditched the dye and went back to her raven roots at the world premiere of StreetDance 3D in London.

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Honey highlights, 2011

Tulisa attended the press launch of The X Factor in 2011 as she took on the role of a lifetime as a judge on the show. She rocked honey-hued highlights through the front of her hair which graduated in colour into the lengths.

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The X Factor days, 2011

Later that year she reverted to her dark brunette colour but added a deep side part at the UK premiere of The Twilight Saga: Breaking Dawn Part 1.

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Blonder than ever, 2012

Tulisa looked blonder than ever in 2012 when she opted for a platinum colour all over her head as she arrived at The X Factor conference at Corinthia Hotel.

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Ashy highlights, 2013

2013 was a tough year for the singer as she was falsely accused of selling class-A drugs. She was seen heading into court with new ashy locks as she put forward her case, ultimately winning in 2014.

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Back to her roots, 2014

Tulisa welcomed a new era with a return to her natural colour in 2014 as she took to the red carpet at the Pride Of Britain Awards.

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Pink highlights, 2016

Tulisa has never been afraid of experimenting with her hair and even added hot pink streaks for a performance at G-A-Y in 2016.

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Chocolate brown, 2017

Tulisa was spotted at the Mobo Awards in 2017 having lightened her jet-black hair in favour of a warmer chocolate shade.

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In her wig era, 2019

Tulisa expanded her wig collection in 2019 adding this lilac number to her repertoire ahead of a performance at G-A-Y Heaven.

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Bob, 2022

The singer opted for her short look courtesy of a lace-front wig in 2022 when she attended the KISS Haunted House Party.

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In the Jungle, 2024

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Most recently, Tulisa can be found rocking a slicked high ponytail in the Australian jungle.

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