The Stunning Hair Transformation Of Young Sheldon Star Emily Osment

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Emily Osment has blossomed before our eyes. From her small guest appearance in "Friends" as a child, to her breakout role in "Hannah Montana," to her grown-up role in "The Big Bang Theory" spin-off "Young Sheldon," this talented actor has totally transformed. And so has her gorgeous hair. But it's no surprise her locks have looked in great condition for years, because this California girl is no hair product novice. "I love hair products. I use a lot of Oribe," she told Style Code Live. She shared a few of her most loved products, praising the Oribe Dry Texturizing Spray and the Oribe Airbrush Root Touch Up Spray.

The former Disney Channel star has mainly stuck to shades of blond over her decades in the spotlight, which just so happens to be her natural color. But she's actually done a lot more with her locks than you might realize. That includes a handful of stunning leaps from long to short styles and even a brief stint with power-move pink hair — which is a serious commitment.

Emily Osment was well on her way to becoming a star when she appeared in "Spy Kids 2: The Island Of Lost Dreams," and her hairstyle at the movie's premiere proved that. The child star looked adorable and stylish posing with her brother, Haley Joel Osment, as she wore her naturally warm blond locks down with the top section pulled back. The cute style gave us total Y2K vibes and allowed us to see her fun, pink sunglasses with tinted lenses.

Four years later, Emily Osment's hair had (seemingly naturally) darkened when she attended the Celebrity Rock'N Bowl event. The star, who was on the cusp of finding fame via "Hannah Montana," was 14 years old and looked sweet and youthful with a hint of gold in her long mane, which bordered brunette. Her locks were styled into two loose braids with a handful of strands left down for a cute and casual vibe. Her unkempt hairstyle totally worked under her slouchy, brown hat, which gave her an extra edge.

Despite blond being Emily Osment's signature color, she looked drastically different in 2008 while attending a Broadway production. The star's gorgeous tresses were a beautiful, rich, light brown shade that complemented her skin tone and highlighted her blue eyes. The teenager kept things very Disney Channel-esque by styling her chest-length locks into stunning, tight curls with a heavy side part. She also pulled one side back and fixed it into place with a black hair accessory, which helped keep the attention on her face and glowing skin.

Emily Osment's rich brunette era didn't last too long. The following year, she walked the Teen Choice Awards red carpet after lightening her mane. The L.A. native sported a ravishing brond shade that looked gorgeous against her complexion and gave us total summer vibes. Not only did the cool caramel hue inspire us, but Osment's layered hair was also enviably thick and full with a voluminous side part. The spicy cut was super flirty and had plenty of movement thanks to a bouncy blowout, signifying how the actor was growing up before our eyes.

By 2010, Emily Osment was full-on blond. She embraced a bright, warm shade that was seriously glossy at the MTV Europe Music Awards. The star had also taken some length off her locks since the Teen Choice Awards red carpet, as her strands finished just below her shoulders with healthy-looking ends. She hit the mark with her wavy lob and side part, as both were super on trend at the time and complemented her face shape.

Emily Osment went a little shorter in 2013 and let fans know via X. "Short hair don't care?" she wrote that February. We wouldn't have known, though, because at the "Paranoia" premiere five months later, she wowed us with one of her most sophisticated updos ever. Osment's hairstyle had plenty of volume and featured a bun and an exaggerated top section with plenty of height. The color was lighter too, as the "Young & Hungry" actor wore a cooler blond with added dimension via her darker, warmer roots.

Emily Osment continued to wow with a sophisticated hairdo in 2015. The 22-year-old sported a sleek style at the Elton John AIDS Foundation Academy Awards viewing party, having slicked her tresses down into a wet-look style with a small, undone bun. The star's hair team had clearly used products to keep her hair smooth, which made it look darker over her scalp. However, her bun confirmed she was still very much blond, while the natural-looking thickness and length suggested she hadn't installed any extensions or used hair pieces to get the chic look.

In 2021, Emily Osment once again showed us how much she's grown up via her hair. At the Los Angeles Dodgers' Holiday Festival, the 29-year-old beauty wowed with a sleek, neat-end, blunt bob. Her new 'do was modern, and she was ahead of the game, ditching the dramatic side part — a haircut deemed outdated in 2025 – for a more current middle part. The actor tucked her hair behind her ears on both sides and skipped bangs, giving us a better look at her healthy-looking skin and flawless makeup.

Emily Osment made one of her most drastic hair changes ever in 2023. She shared an Instagram snap rocking fun, light pink hair that finished just below her shoulders. The layered cut looked vibrant under her trucker hat, complementing her tan skin. And her followers loved the bold change, with many comparing it to the pink wig her "Hannah Montana" character, Lola, often wore in the Disney Channel series. "Lola vibes!!!" one fan commented alongside a fire emoji.

By 2025, Emily Osment had cemented her place as a stunning, all-grown-up beauty. At CBS Fest 2025, she served an updated, more mature take on her 2015 slicked-back bob. This time, the "Young Sheldon" actor's blond tresses and darker roots weren't quite as gelled down, and her bun was a little neater, giving her hair a more polished finish. She kept a few strands down, which framed her face and highlighted her enviable bone structure while confirming just how stunning her hair transformation has been.