Zac Efron Debuts Bleach Blonde Hair During Vacation With Nina Dobrev

Good luck taking your eyes off Zac Efron’s new hairdo.

Zac Efron, known for his role in *High School Musical*, surprised fans with a new hair color while on vacation. He was joined by Nina Dobrev, who recently ended her engagement to Shaun White, as well as friends Chace Crawford, Miles Teller, and Keleigh Teller.

On a recent boat trip, 37-year-old Zac debuted a new bleached blonde hairstyle in a photo shared on Keleigh’s Instagram on September 18th. He was pictured with a group of friends on a yacht.

This isn’t the first time the actor from *The Iron Claw* has experimented with a lighter hair color. He previously showed off platinum blonde hair at the Sundance Film Festival in January 2019, but later explained he wouldn’t be keeping the color for very long.

Zac said to Entertainment Tonight in April that he didn’t think it was likely, explaining it would require a lot of effort and chemicals.

The actor explained that he only changed his appearance because he lost a bet, but he also revealed he’d briefly gone blonde as a child, inspired by someone he admired growing up.

Eminem was cool when I was growing up,” he noted, adding, “This is my ‘Stan’ coming out.”

In 2016, Zac Efron brought back a hairstyle from his younger days – the crimped hair he had when he was in eighth grade.

He shared with Jimmy Fallon on The Tonight Show that he went to an arts camp when he was young. He was the only boy there, surrounded by older girls who styled his hair, and he loved it. He admitted he agreed to anything they suggested, which sounds strange now, but was genuinely how he felt at the time.

Zac Efron surprised everyone again with the retro hairstyle when Jimmy Fallon gave him a wig that looked just like it. Efron told Fallon, “It feels amazing.”

Keep reading to see more dramatic celebrity hair transformations.

Charlie Sheen and Denise Richards’ daughter documented her DIY hair dyeing experience – complete with all the mistakes – on TikTok, and she’s thrilled with how it turned out.

She shared that she’d been dreaming about this hairstyle for years and was thrilled to finally have it done.

The country music star decided to ditch her famous blonde hair and return to her natural color. In an August 2025 Instagram post, she explained she hadn’t seen her natural hair color since she was around 12 years old, but felt it was time for a change.

To prepare for his return as Duncan Idaho in *Dune: Part Three*, the actor shaved off his beard in July 2025 – something he hadn’t done in six years.

The winner of *American Idol* showed off a new, shorter haircut in a preview for *The Voice* in July 2025. She replaced her long, blonde hair with a shorter, darker bob.

The actor debuted a bearded look, which he sports on season two of The Terminal List, in June 2025.

Okay, so, like, Noah… Noah Schnapp! He totally shocked everyone in May 2025! He always has that amazing, kind of messy hair, right? But he shaved it ALL off! A buzzcut! I nearly fainted when I saw the pictures from the Crunchyroll Anime Awards in Tokyo. It was SO unexpected, but honestly? He can pull off anything. I’m still processing it, but I’m obsessed!

In April 2025, the Marvel actor known for playing Bucky Barnes debuted a shaved head at the Los Angeles premiere of *Thunderbolts*, signaling the end of his character’s long hair.

In March 2025, the “Karma” singer debuted her rainbow mohawk at the GLAAD Media Awards. 

In a TikTok video from March 2025, the model described getting bangs as the ‘worst haircut of my life’.

As a lifestyle observer, I’ve been following Gypsy Rose Blanchard’s journey, and I noticed a lovely change recently! Back in March of 2025, she showed off a fresh, shorter bob haircut. It was a sweet reveal, coming just over two months after she and her fiancé, Ken Urker, welcomed their daughter, little Aurora Urker, into the world. It’s wonderful to see her embracing this new chapter!

In January 2025, the reality TV star from *The Real Housewives of Salt Lake City*, who used to be known for her blond hair, showed off a new red bob hairstyle on *Watch What Happens Live*.

I was so excited to see Hailey unveil her lighter hair color back in September 2024! It was just a month after she and Justin welcomed their little boy, Jack Blues Bieber, and she looked amazing. It felt like a fresh start for her after becoming a mom.

Okay, so you won’t believe the look Lily Collins just unveiled! She completely transformed her style for the premiere of her new film, *MAXXXINE*, back in June. It was a major moment, and honestly, a really exciting change for her!

I’ve always found that changing my hair is such a fun way to explore different parts of who I am, and I absolutely love it! This latest cut and color just *feels* right – it’s bolder than I usually go, but somehow feels lighter and freer. Honestly, it feels more like *me* than ever before – it just fits how I’m feeling right now, you know?

I spotted a gorgeous hair change on Katie at the Chanel Tribeca Film Festival dinner last month! She went with a beautiful, rich caramel balayage – basically, soft, blended highlights – throughout her brunette hair. It’s a really subtle but impactful way to brighten up your look.

I was so surprised and excited to see her new look! After having incredibly long hair for ages, she totally transformed it with a gorgeous platinum blonde bob. It’s such a fun change!

Kylie Jenner playfully asked if anyone was missing her on June 8th in an Instagram post. Her sister, Khloé Kardashian, enthusiastically responded, “I did! I did!!!!!!”

The former Bravo star debuted a platinum blonde look during 2024 Paris Fashion Week Haute Couture.

In May 2024, the actress known for *Heads of State* showed off a new, shorter haircut – a bob that falls just at her shoulders – while at a Bulgari event in Rome.

In May 2024, the actress debuted a new bob haircut that many fans online compared to a style she wore while playing Mary Camden on the ’90s TV show *7th Heaven*.

In May 2024, the actress known for her role in *Transformers* went back to her natural dark brown hair, sporting a stylish bob. This came just a month after she’d playfully dyed her hair blue, calling it the start of her “Jedi era.”

Seventeen-year-old Dannielynn Birkhead, the daughter of the late Anna Nicole Smith, showed off a fresh, shoulder-length haircut this weekend while attending the Kentucky Derby with her father, Larry Birkhead.

The singer debuted a lighter, shorter ‘do in April 2024.

The Fashion Police alum debuted a blonde bombshell hair transformation May 8.

Back to blonde: Kim debuted a new platinum ‘do in April 2024.

Rihanna, who founded Fenty Beauty, showed off a new bright blonde hairstyle on April 17th while celebrating her latest collaboration between Fenty and Puma in London.

The model debuted a bleach blonde pixie cut at the FRAME event April 4.

Megan Fox, known for her role in *Jennifer’s Body*, recently changed her hair color from pink to a lighter baby blue, revealing the new style on April 2nd.

Just weeks after getting a long bob haircut, Zendaya showed off a new honey blonde color at the premiere of her movie, *Challengers*, on March 26th.

The Great star ushered in spring with a fresh cut, as she debuted a long bob March 25.

On March 18th, the actress known for her role in *Mean Girls* changed her hair from blonde to a dark brown color.

The *Selling Sunset* star showed off a striking new blonde hairstyle on March 16, and fans barely recognized her.

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