Katy Perry

Katy Perry

Katy Perry's recent bob may or may not be an ode to her newly single life, but psych professor at Fairleigh Dickinson University, Judith Waters, says when it comes to a breakup makeover its important to find a new look that will fit your normal lifestyle.

Kim Kardashian

Kim Kardashian

She was only married for 72 days, but it didn't take too long after filing the divorce papers before showing off a new look. Note to Kim: a new hairstyle with bangs won't make the world forget about your joke of a marriage.

Scarlett Johansson

Scarlett Johansson

"Looking good is the first, easiest and least expensive way to begin a program of personal rehabilitation," says Waters. ScarJo's bob after her divorce from Ryan Reynolds is a prime example of a sexy post-breakup look.

Olivia Wilde

Olivia Wilde

Olivia Wilde and her hubby broke up in early 2011 and not long after she swapped her shiny locks for a bangin' new 'do.

Lauren Conrad

Lauren Conrad

Lauren Conrad went through two big changes last summer: She broke up with her boyfriend, actor Kyle Howard, and she traded in her two-toned, sunkissed locks for light blue and silver highlights.