DidJennifer Coolidgejust ditch her signaturelong blonde hairin favor of abob?Well, notquiiiite it’s all hairstyling sleight of hand!
Coolidge was a guest at the 2023 TIME100 Gala in New York City on April 26th and instead of wearing her favoriteswingy and swoopy ’60s-inspired hairstyles,theWhite Lotusstar opted for a chicfaux bobwith longcurtain bangs.
For similar red carpet appearances, Coolidge usually wears her hair in ahalf-updowith lots of volume at the crown, so this low, undone style feels really surprising on the star.
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Herrooty blondeis pulled back at the nape of her neck in alow, full and loose bunto create the illusion of a haircut, and the long bangs add to the “Did she just cut her hair?”
appeal.
It’s an elegant and modern twist on the updo, and if Coolidge did decide to say goodbye to her long lengths, she’d look great in a bob.
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Thebangsdidn’t just create a bob-like effect; they beautifully framed hersoft smoky eye, peachy blush and rose pink lipstick, which all added to the soft glamour of her red carpet look, especially when paired with that beaded velvet Balmain gown and diamond chandelier earrings.
The faux bob is a celebrity favorite for changing up their look on the red carpet without actually slicing off any length.
Most recently, actor Elizabeth Olsenfaked a bobby wearing her hair tucked into her collar, creating the appearance of a wavy bob.Zendayais a big fan of the styling technique; she’s rocked a faux bob several times before, including asleek, slicked-back stylein 2022 anda pinned-up low bunin 2021.
It’s an absolutely ingenious styling hack to test out your comfort withshort hairbefore booking a salon appointment or posing on the red carpet.
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