After appearing on The Bachelor franchise, many cast members decide to give their look a refresh, and these Bachelor Nation alum made the most dramatic changes. With spin-offs like The Bachelorette and Bachelor in Paradise, there have been many contestants, and most of them are very image conscious. It’s not uncommon for cast members to leverage their franchise fame into lucrative careers as Instagram influencers, and it often starts with a major glow-up.
Some former cast members decide to make a change after seeing themselves on the show. There have been many times when a contestant isn’t pleased with their depiction on screen, and it can prompt them to undergo a makeover. From hair and makeup alterations to full-on cosmetic procedures, the Bachelor Nation stars sometimes go to great lengths to change their look.
These Bachelor franchise alum look completely different now than when they first appeared on their respective shows. Many fans think the changes are a good thing and praise the cast members for adopting new and more modern styles. The bulk of former contestants update their looks in some way after their Bachelor Nation debuts, but these stars had the most dramatic makeovers.
Jason Tartick
When Jason first appeared on Becca Kufrin’s season of The Bachelorette, his look was very corporate, which may have served him well on Wall Street, but it wasn’t the most stylish. These days Jason has loosened up and is sporting a more laid-back look. Most fans think it’s been a big improvement.
Kaitlyn Bristowe
Jason’s fiancé and former Bachelorette Kaitlyn has also experimented with style and looks like a completely different person. Kaitlyn adopted a more glam look after her debut on Chris Soules’ season of The Bachelor and for a time was rocking icy blonde hair. Though she’s gone back to her natural brown, Kaitlyn is overall more poised and stylish.
Lauren Burnham
Arie Luyendyk’s runner-up-turned-wife Lauren was a blonde on the show, but after getting married and having three children, she decided to switch up her look. Recently, Lauren shocked fans when she went brunette, and it shows just how much hair color can change someone’s appearance.
Victoria Larson
The “queen” from Matt James’ season got a lot of criticism for her appearance when she was on the show, which prompted Bachelor villain Victoria to undergo a complete glow-up. She dyed her brown locks blonde and underwent cosmetic procedures to change her figure, and Victoria looked like a new woman on Bachelor in Paradise. However, she still acted like the same person and was quickly sent home.
Matt James
Viewers complained that former Bachelor Matt was stiff and boring during his season of The Bachelor, but after his season wrapped, Matt seemed like a weight had been lifted off his shoulders. Matt grew out a big, bushy beard and embraced a more quirky sense of style that fans like much better.
Nick Viall
On Andie Dorfman’s season of The Bachelorette, Bachelor Nation newbie Nick had a baby face and modest style, but after appearing on several shows in the franchise, Nick looks completely different. Former Bachelor Nick has adopted a scruffier look that is still polished and stylish. He has definitely grown up and maturity looks good on him.
Peter Kraus
This one-and-done contestant was a fan favorite on Rachel Lindsay’s season of The Bachelorette, and he hasn’t appeared in Bachelor Nation since. But on Instagram fans have seen Peter’s look evolve over the years, and he’s more handsome than ever thanks to his unique genetics. Peter has gone full salt-and-pepper and it’s a great look for him.
Though many cast members from The Bachelor franchise update their looks after appearing on a show, these alum took it to the next level. Many of them are almost unrecognizable from the first time viewers saw them on a Bachelor Nation show, and they prove that even a few small changes can take their style from so-so to elevated.
