Hairstyles

12 Best and Worst Mom Haircuts

To celebrate Mother's Day, we're saluting the celebs whose "mom cuts" wowed us -- and showing you the ones that made us cringe. See which styles you'll want to copy -- and the ones to tell your stylist not to give you

May 7, 2012 | by Cinya Burton | 42 COMMENTS

Best: Katie Holmes Katie Holmes' cut proves that taking off a few inches can be a sexy update. "This is a really cute, sassy look for moms," says Williams. Thick bangs give the chin-length cut a dramatic frame and won't require daily fussing. Love the bob but not sold on the bangs? Williams suggests trying clip-on fringe to get the style without the commitment.

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Kate Gosselin and Sharon Osbourne's hair styles are awful. But I do have to give cred. for their boldness to be different. most best styles are pretty safe.

by misty_finley_clark Wednesday, February 13, 2013 at 11:28AM Report as inappropriate

I've always hated kate gosselin's hair! She reminds me of a turkey for some reason.

by schien Sunday, February 10, 2013 at 09:53PM Report as inappropriate

I actually like Kris's cut.

by Monique3 Friday, February 8, 2013 at 10:22AM Report as inappropriate

It is kind of mean to compare ladies who are in their 20's early 30's and women who are in their 60's. The first will look younger haircut or not. I don't think Hillary has that bad of a hairstyle here, her longer do ages her much more.

by venenumletalis Saturday, January 26, 2013 at 06:41AM Report as inappropriate

Hillary Clinton has had some really AWFUL hairdos... but I really don't think that her flipped out hair was a bad look for her.

by LipglossandSpandex Saturday, January 26, 2013 at 02:20AM Report as inappropriate

I'm kinda shocked to see Kris Jenner for worst haircuts...I've always thought her look suites her well. Katherine Heigl is just the pitts anyways!

by MizzPink Wednesday, January 9, 2013 at 06:35AM Report as inappropriate

Kris Jenner looks fine. Huh?

by EricaF123 Thursday, December 27, 2012 at 01:21PM Report as inappropriate

kate goslin's has got to be the worst.

by Chris213 Monday, December 3, 2012 at 08:19PM Report as inappropriate

I think Kris Jenner's hair looks great. Sheesh!

by thebunnie Saturday, November 10, 2012 at 06:41PM Report as inappropriate

So, what did you choose to accomplish with this article? It seems more like gossip to me.

by CaroleVonAllten Friday, October 12, 2012 at 01:24PM Report as inappropriate

loved Reese and Jessica's hairstyles

by Habiba Wednesday, July 25, 2012 at 09:29AM Report as inappropriate

Katie Holmes always looks great. She has the look to be able to wear her hair anyway she want and look fantastic!

by busheepoo Monday, July 9, 2012 at 02:59AM Report as inappropriate

I think Kate Gosselin is a beautiful woman, in a cool sort of way, and almost any hairstyle she wears would look good on her.

by busheepoo Monday, July 9, 2012 at 02:52AM Report as inappropriate

I actually like katherine heigls hair

by modinosaur Friday, July 6, 2012 at 01:18PM Report as inappropriate

Michelle Obama needs some bangs to cover up her LARGE forehead. Plus she has too many beads on her hairline. I don't see how this cut has been an inspiration for women across the globe. Not in my book! Homely.

by Queenie50 Saturday, June 9, 2012 at 11:41PM Report as inappropriate

I do not care for Jessica Alba's hair in the featured pic. I do like one of your "worst" pics ... Katherine Heigl. If she had a bit more volume on the left side, and it was a bit neater, it would be even better.

by robyne00 Saturday, May 26, 2012 at 06:27AM Report as inappropriate

Some of the worst list are pretty funny! I like Jessica Alba and Reese Witherspoon the best.

by Mysterylady Friday, May 25, 2012 at 10:28AM Report as inappropriate

Should show this to my mom so that she can have some inspirations :D

by MissXu Wednesday, May 23, 2012 at 09:31AM Report as inappropriate

When a woman reaches a certain age her hair is the first aspect in her life that becomes noticeable in her appearance. A woman hair doesn't have to be short so she can look younger. The maintenance and composure of the hair's texture can make a woman appear younger and vibrant besides attitude as well. Carmen R.

by CARIVERA Tuesday, May 22, 2012 at 12:53PM Report as inappropriate

When a woman reaches a certain age, her hair is the first aspect of her life that her appearance becomes noticeable. Carmen

by CARIVERA Tuesday, May 22, 2012 at 12:43PM Report as inappropriate

Some of these are scary! I will never cut my hair short. I love the length and layers.

by WiccanLady Tuesday, May 22, 2012 at 11:31AM Report as inappropriate

I think once you hit a certain age, a short hair cut makes you look younger. Kris Jenner's isn't bad at all. they make the comment that if it's not blown out the bang will be a mess...she doesn't seem like the type to go out without being done up. Plus her kids are grown, she has all the time in the world to fuss with her hair.

by GlamDoll Monday, May 21, 2012 at 11:03AM Report as inappropriate

I've seen so many moms with Kate's haircut. It's horrible.

by KayArrEff Sunday, May 20, 2012 at 07:53AM Report as inappropriate

I had very short hair once and never again. Some people liked it and it was the first time I got called mam at 21. For it to look really nice, it took a lot of styling and stiff products. Certain people can carry it.

by evet Saturday, May 19, 2012 at 08:49AM Report as inappropriate

I especially love the moms like Jessica Alba that let their hair stay long and youthful :)

by VV001 Friday, May 18, 2012 at 07:32PM Report as inappropriate

I think that it's not because you became a mum that you definitively have to try a wise haircut... it's more about aging and finding what fits you the best !

by CecileFromFranc Tuesday, May 15, 2012 at 03:16AM Report as inappropriate

This article made me laugh, especially the comment on Katherine Heigl's cut !

by applepiealamode Monday, May 14, 2012 at 07:09AM Report as inappropriate

these are so great!

by olkrav319 Sunday, May 13, 2012 at 10:19AM Report as inappropriate

I wish that I could pull off a pixie cut. Michelle Williams looks fabulous.

by beautybody Friday, May 11, 2012 at 10:15AM Report as inappropriate

interesting

by Nicole2814 Thursday, May 10, 2012 at 06:09PM Report as inappropriate

Audrey Hepburn had the prettiest,youthful variety of short hair. A true lady inside and out!

by selma Thursday, May 10, 2012 at 08:42AM Report as inappropriate

Since you are doing the"rite of passage" on mothers, how about the rite of passage on fathers - guts and balding. Women are expected to look like models forever and men can look like whatever they want to look like.

by Cheryl5752 Wednesday, May 9, 2012 at 04:12PM Report as inappropriate

I actually think Kris Jenner's look flatters her! I can't imagine her with another hairstyle. It is a part of her brand at this point. Plus, it looks nice! The others, I tend to agree with. Katherine Heigl's could use some work, but again, that's become a part of who she is. She tends to gravitate towards the 1940's and 1950's looks. It suits her.

by CCochran Wednesday, May 9, 2012 at 09:57AM Report as inappropriate