Vanessa Hudgens Hairstyles & Haircuts – All-Time Favorites

Vanessa Hudgens Hairstyles

You may recognize Vanessa Hudgens as Gabriella Montez from High School Musical, but you may be surprised to know that the actress has been in the spotlight for more than two decades. This feature showcases our favorite hairstyles from a look back at all of the actress’s appearances.

Jump Ahead

• Vanessa Hudgens Short Hair
• Medium/Long Hairstyles
• Bobs
• Ponytails/Braids
• Updos

Click on any link with Vanessa Hudgens’s name for insider information about the hairstyle, including the celebrity hairstylist who created the look, the tools and products used, social media buzz, and additional style credits, including the stylist and makeup artist.

Vanessa Hudgens’s Hairstylists Present and Past

• Chad Wood
• Danielle Priano
• Dicky Collins
• Jennifer Yepez

Hairstyle Stats

Haircuts/Hairstyles Change Tolerance: Moderate. There are no short trendy haircuts here, but Vanessa often changes her hairstyle.

Hair Color Change Tolerance: Low. When Vanessa hits the red carpet, she will likely be a brunette.

Wigs, Weaves, & Extensions: Absolutely. Vanessa often changes up her look with hair extensions.

Vanessa Hudgens – Short Hair/Bobs

Sleek Long Bob

Hairstylist: Danielle Priano

[Pictured: Vanessa Hudgens’ Sleek Long Bob – 28th Annual Screen Actors Guild Awards – Barker Hangar – Santa Monica, CA – Hairstylist: Danielle Priano]

Long Sleek Bob

Hairstylist: Chad Wood

[Pictured: Vanessa Hudgens’ Long Sleek Bob – 2020 MTV Movie & TV Awards – Hairstylist: Chad Wood]

Uber Chic Bob with Bangs

Hairstylist: Chad Wood

[Pictured: Vanessa Hudgens’ Uber Chic Bob with Bangs – 19th Annual Post-Golden Globes Party – Beverly Hilton – Beverly Hills, CA – Hairstylist: Chad Wood]

Short Choppy Ends Bob

Hairstylist: Chad Wood

[Pictured: Vanessa Hudgens’ Short Bob – 2017 Billboard Music Awards – T-Mobile Arena – Las Vegas, NV – Hairstylist: Chad Wood]

Long Sleek Bob

Hairstylist: Chad Wood

[Pictured: Vanessa Hudgens’ Shoulder Length Straight Hairstyle – 2017 Winter TCA Tour – NBCUniversal Winter Press Tour – Langham Hotel – Pasadena, CA – Hairstylist: Chad Wood]

Medium/Long Hairstyles

Exotic Long Straight Hairstyle

Celebrity Hairstylist: Chad Wood

[Pictured: Vanessa Hudgens’ Exotic Long Straight Hairstyle – [Hairstylist: Chad Wood] – 2022 No Kid Hungry X Cali Cares Charity Event – Spago – Beverly Hills, CA]

Carefree Beach Waves Hairstyle

Hairstylist: Danielle Priano

[Pictured: Vanessa Hudgens – Carefree Beach Waves Hairstyle – 2022 Vanity Fair Oscar Party – Wallis Annenberg Center for the Performing Arts – Beverly Hills, CA – Hairstylist: Danielle Priano]

Shoulder Length Beach Waves Hairstyle

Hairstylist: Danielle Priano

[Pictured: Vanessa Hudgens’ Shoulder Length Beach Waves Hairstyle – Paris Fashion Week – Giambattista Valli Womenswear Fall/Winter 2022/2023 – Paris, France – Hairstylist: Danielle Priano]

Sleek Shoulder Length Hairstyle

Hairstylist: Danielle Priano

[Pictured: Vanessa Hudgens – Sleek Shoulder Length Hairstyle – Netflix’s “tick, tick…BOOM!” New York premiere – Schoenfeld Theater – New York City, NY – Hairstylist: Danielle Priano]

Long Curled Hairstyle

Hairstylist: Chad Wood

[Pictured: Vanessa Hudgens’ Long Curled Hairstyle – 2019 Harper ICONS Party – The Plaza Hotel – New York City, NY – Hairstylist: Chad Wood]

Medium/Long Hairstyles (Cont.)

Sexy Long Curled Hairstyle

Hairstylist: Chad Wood

[Pictured: Vanessa Hudgens – Sexy Long Curled Hairstyle – Weedmaps Museum of Weed Exclusive Preview Celebration – Los Angeles, CA – Hairstylist: Chad Wood]

Modern Long Slick Hairstyle

Hairstylist: Danielle Priano

[Pictured: Vanessa Hudgens – Modern Long Slick Hairstyle – 73rd Annual Tony Awards – Radio City Music Hall – New York City, NY – Hairstylist: Danielle Priano]

Medium Length Curled Hairstyle

Hairstylist: Danielle Priano

[Pictured: Vanessa Hudgens’ Medium Length Curled Hairstyle – 8th Annual NFL Honors – The Fox Theatre – Atlanta, GA – Hairstylist: Danielle Priano]

Shoulder Length Straight Hairstyle

Hairstylist: Chad Wood

[Pictured: Vanessa Hudgens’ Shoulder Length Straight Hairstyle – FOX Hosts “RENT” Press Junket – Fox Studio Lot – Century City, CA – Hairstylist: Chad Wood]

Shoulder Length Curled Hairstyle

Hairstylist: Dicky Collins

[Pictured: Vanessa Hudgens’ Shoulder Length Curled Hairstyle – [Hairstylist: Dicky Collins] – Creative Arts Emmy Awards – Microsoft Theater – Los Angeles, CA]

Curls with Highlights Hairstyle

Celebrity Hairstylist: Dicky Collins

[Pictured: Vanessa Hudgens – Curls with Highlights Hairstyle – [Hairstylist: Dicky Collins] – Television Academy Celebrates Nominees For Outstanding Casting – Montage Beverly Hills – Beverly Hills, CA]

Glam Waves Hairstyle

Celebrity Hairstylist: Dicky Collins

[Pictured: Vanessa Hudgens – Glam Waves Hairstyle – [Hairstylist: Dicky Collins] – 2016 Vanity Fair Oscar Party – Beverly Hills, CA]

Ponytails/Braids

Chic High Ponytail

Celebrity Hairstylist: Jennifer Yepez

[Pictured: Vanessa Hudgens’ High Ponytail – [Hairstylist: Jennifer Yepez] – 2023 Milan Fashion Week – Versace Spring/Summer Show – Milan, Italy]

Spirited Twisted Pigtails

Celebrity Hairstylist: Danielle Priano

[Pictured: Vanessa Hudgens’ Spirited Twisted Pigtails – [Hairstylist: Danielle Priano] – Thomas Ashbourne Craft Spirits And Fleishigs Magazine Host A Spirited Night Of Cocktails – New York City, NY]

Sleek Braided Hairstyle

Hairstylist: Danielle Priano

[Pictured: Vanessa Hudgens’ Sleek Braided Hairstyle – The 75th Annual Tony Awards – Radio City Music Hall – New York City, NY – [Hairstylist: Danielle Priano]]

Sporty High Ponytail

Hairstylist: Danielle Priano

[Pictured: Vanessa Hudgens – Sporty High Ponytail – Paris Fashion Week – Miu Miu Womenswear Fall/Winter 2022/2023 – Paris, France – Hairstylist: Danielle Priano]

Sleek Low Ponytail

Hairstylist: Chad Wood

[Pictured: Vanessa Hudgens Sleek Low Ponytail – “Dog Days” Photo Call – Miami, FL – Hairstylist: Chad Wood]

Space Buns

[Pictured: Vanessa Hudgens – Space Buns – 2016 Knott’s Scary Farm Black Carpet Event – Arrivals – Knott’s Berry Farm, 8039 Beach Boulevard – Buena Park, CA]

Updos

Simple Sleek Updo

Celebrity Hairstylist: Danielle Priano

Tools & Products Used to Create This Style

• SexyHair® Products (Paid Link) “🐰Cruelty-Free – We create the products, you make them Sexy.”

[Pictured: Vanessa Hudgens – Simple Sleek Updo – [Hairstylist: Danielle Priano] – Michael Kors Spring/Summer 2024 Fashion Show – New York City, NY]

Innovative Updo

Celebrity Hairstylist: Danielle Priano

Tools & Products Used to Create This Style

• SexyHair® Products (Paid Link)

[Pictured: Vanessa Hudgens – Innovative Updo – [Hairstylist: Danielle Priano] – ‘Downtown Owl’ Tribeca Festival Premiere After Party – The Chelsea Hotel – New York City, NY]

Sleek Intricate Updo

Celebrity Hairstylist: Danielle Priano

Tools & Products Used to Create This Style

• SexyHair® Products (Paid Link)
• T3 Micro Hair Styling Tools (Paid Link)
• Great Lengths Extensions

[Pictured: Vanessa Hudgens – Intricate Updo – [Hairstylist: Danielle Priano] – 2023 Met Gala – Metropolitan Museum of Art – New York City, NY]

Chic Sleek Updo

Celebrity Hairstylist: Danielle Priano

Tools & Products Used to Create This Style

• Shark Beauty Hair Styling Tools (Paid Link)

[Pictured: Vanessa Hudgens – Chic Sleek Updo – [Hairstylist: Danielle Priano] – 95th Annual Academy Awards – Hollywood, CA]

Formal Updo

Hairstylist: Danielle Priano

[Pictured: Vanessa Hudgens – Formal Updo – 2022 MTV Movie & TV Awards – Barker Hangar – Santa Monica, CA – [Hairstylist: Danielle Priano]]

Intricate Updo

Hairstylist: Danielle Priano

[Pictured: Vanessa Hudgens’ Intricate Updo – 2022 Met Gala Celebrating “In America: An Anthology of Fashion” – The Metropolitan Museum of Art – New York City, NY – Hairstylist: Danielle Priano]

Sleek Braided Updo

Hairstylist: Danielle Priano

[Pictured: Vanessa Hudgens’ Sleek Braided Updo – 94th Annual Academy Awards – Hollywood and Highland – Hollywood, CA – Hairstylist: Danielle Priano]

Ballerina Bun Updo

Hairstylist: Danielle Priano

[Pictured: Vanessa Hudgens – Ballerina Bun – ‘Second Act’ World Premiere – Regal Union Square Theatre – New York City, NY – Hairstylist: Danielle Priano]

Sleek Side Part Updo

Hairstylist: Chad Wood

[Pictured: Vanessa Hudgens’ Sleek Sidepart Updo – 2017 Teen Choice Awards – USC Galen Center – Los Angeles, CA – Hairstylist: Chad Wood]

Classic Updo

Celebrity Hairstylist: Dicky Collins

[Pictured: Vanessa Hudgens – 25th Annual Elton John AIDS Foundation’s Academy Awards Viewing Party – West Hollywood, CA]

• ghd North America Hair Styling Tools
• T3Micro Hair Styling Tools
• Living Proof Hair Products
• Moroccanoil Hair Products