Hair Care

The Best and Worst TV Character Hairstyles

From Ugly Betty to Marge Simpson, see whose hair we love -- or hate -- the most

by Sarah Carrillo

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TV characters' hairstyles run the gamut from runway-worthy 'dos to downright scary catastrophes. Some of them perfectly fit their characters -- like Ugly Betty's blah cut or Joan Holloway's perfect French twist -- and some of them left us wondering what the stylists on the show were thinking.

Whether it's a sci-fi elaborate updo or a simple girl-next-door ponytail, TV characters' hairstyles inspire us to try out new looks on ourselves, or give us perspective on horrible hairstyles we shouldn't attempt trying. All the styles on this list caught our eye because they were either ideally suited for their characters, gorgeous looks we'd like to steal, or tragic numbers that made us embarrassed for the characters -- and the stars that had to wear them.

Check out our picks for the best and worst TV character hairstyles, but please note: we're only referring to the character's style, not the actress who plays her. And even though plenty of reality stars may seem like characters as well, we decided to keep this list narrowed down to fictional TV characters. So sorry Kate of "John and Kate Plus Eight," you'll just have to wait until our story on the best and worst reality star hairstyles comes out. Stay tuned!

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This was a fun read. I agree with almost all of these. I think the Ugly Betty one needs to be switched though.

by NillaButterfly Sunday, December 23, 2012 at 01:42PM Report as inappropriate

I completely agree!! This was fun.

by hananoire Tuesday, March 20, 2012 at 04:08PM Report as inappropriate

Gotta love Marge! As much as I hate to admit it, I also got the "Rachel" haircut. At least it was flattering, right? =)

by powerwoman033 Sunday, March 18, 2012 at 02:34PM Report as inappropriate

love katie holmes' hair!

by sportimonki13 Sunday, March 4, 2012 at 04:21PM Report as inappropriate

Love the Rachel

by LittleBunny Monday, July 25, 2011 at 07:13PM Report as inappropriate

Nice, this was awesome!

by MissPurple Thursday, July 7, 2011 at 01:35PM Report as inappropriate

This gallery as hilarious. Why did they try to make Miranda SO frumpy?! Her hair was just awful.

by LipglossandSpandex Saturday, April 30, 2011 at 01:36PM Report as inappropriate

ugly betty! :D

by yckitsmary Saturday, April 9, 2011 at 03:20PM Report as inappropriate

ugh Miranda always made my teeth grind in Sex and The City, how could she wear her hair like that on such a fashion forward tv show??? I wanted to scream at her that her hair was the reason she got less men!!

by Bon_Bon Wednesday, February 16, 2011 at 11:56PM Report as inappropriate

Nicolette looks pretty scary. Another really fun article!

by pynkNymphette Wednesday, February 16, 2011 at 07:27AM Report as inappropriate