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South China Morning Post
13-07-2025
- Entertainment
- South China Morning Post
Blonde is back, baby: from Bella Hadid and Kristen Stewart at Cannes to Beyoncé and Marvel's Pom Klementieff – there's a reason your favourite celebrities are lightening up their locks
When Bella Hadid stepped onto the Cannes red carpet this year with glossy, golden-blonde strands, the message was clear: blonde is back. Achieved with the help of colourist Jacob Schwartz and a 14-hour process, the transformation was anything but subtle: a clear pivot from her usual brunette. Bella Hadid attends the opening ceremony of the 78th annual Cannes Film Festival on May 13. Photo: EPA-EFE After all, Cannes is where celebrities go to reinvent. With the world watching and couture turned up to eleven, the red carpet becomes a stage for beauty debuts. This year, French actress Pom Klementieff's icy platinum hair stood out sharply against her typically dark-haired portrayal of Mantis in the Marvel universe. Kristen Stewart , too, returned to Cannes with bleached roots and soft pink ends, years after debuting her first blonde bob back in 2016 on the same red carpet. Advertisement Pom Klementieff at the premiere of the film Mission: Impossible – The Final Reckoning at Cannes on May 14. Photo: Invision/AP Of course, going blonde has always carried a certain weight. Historically, blondness has worked as a kind of cultural short-cut in Western beauty: flirty, ultra-feminine and just rebellious enough to keep things interesting. There's a reason the term 'blonde ambition' conjures an entire pop culture mythology, one built on Marilyn, Madonna and Beyoncé in her golden-blonde prime. The shade may vary – ash, beige, strawberry – but the subtext rarely changes: going blonde is a move. Kristen Stewart poses during a photocall for the film The Chronology of Water at Cannes on May 16, 2025. Photo: Reuters This year's blonde revival may feel sudden, but it's been bubbling up for a while. Emma Stone reminded everyone she's actually a natural blonde when she debuted a platinum mane in 2017. Jennie from Blackpink showed up at Paris Fashion Week that same year in creamy blonde, leaving behind her signature dark locks, and even the Kardashian-Jenners have cycled through just about every shade imaginable. Olaplex's Blonde Enhancer shampoo and conditioner. Photo: Handout 'Going blonde has never just been about aesthetics – it's about recognising agency,' says Patrice Williams-Lindo, CEO of Career Nomad and an expert on the cultural and career subtext behind aesthetic shifts. 'Whether it's a rebellion against expectations, a reclaiming of visibility, or a quiet refusal to blend in – or even a combination of all three – blonde becomes a badge.' She adds that for Black and brown women especially, the move 'often signals disruption, 'I will not be invisible; even if there are attempts of my being erased.'' Kérastase Blond Absolu Bain Ultra Violet shampoo. Photo: Handout
Yahoo
06-07-2025
- Entertainment
- Yahoo
Fans Are Obsessed with Bella Hadid's Hairstyle
Fans Are Obsessed with Bella Hadid's Hairstyle originally appeared on Parade. There's no doubt why Bella Hadid is considered one of the generation's top trendsetters in both fashion and beauty. Whether it was on the runway or social media, she consistently wows the public with her chic sophistication and a cool girl persona. Since debuting a dramatic hairstyle at the Cannes Film Festival in May, the Vogue cover girl has captivated followers with her evolving hairstyles. In her latest Instagram post, the first photo showcased a blonde Hadid with blunt bangs. While some snaps featured a throwback of her rocking her signature brunette locks, the carousel of photos showed her in a dirty blonde hairstyle or the darker shade of blonde. The post sparked a wave of admiration from her followers who couldn't stop swooning over her transformation. 'Wow, you look like Barbie!!' one said. 'Blondish queen,' a user added. 'The blonde era is everything,' a follower wrote. A fan expressed the same and noted, 'Keep the blond hair, please.' The sun-kissed blonde, or Crème brûlée blonde, is among the hottest hair color trends this year, according to Vogue. It is a mix of blonde and warm toffee caramel tones that create a rich, multidimensional look, perfectly blending natural warmth with a touch of brightness for a sun-kissed finish. In addition to this, some of her followers took notice of her blunt bangs. 'Bangs are so cute,' a commenter remarked. 'The bangs !! I miss them,' said another. The post not only featured her recent look but also her collaboration with the brand Wildflower Cases. It is also in partnership with the model's brand Orəbella. The 28-year-old is among the celebrities who have ventured into business and for her, she opted for a line of cruelty-free, clean and vegan Are Obsessed with Bella Hadid's Hairstyle first appeared on Parade on Jul 4, 2025 This story was originally reported by Parade on Jul 4, 2025, where it first appeared.
Yahoo
16-06-2025
- Entertainment
- Yahoo
Sabrina Carpenter Has Cheeky Response to Rumored Olivia Rodrigo Drama
Originally appeared on E! Online has a short n' sweet take on drama of the past. The 'Taste' singer has largely shied away from addressing the speculation she is the 'blonde girl' Olivia Rodrigo sings about in breakout anthem 'drivers license'—largely thought to be about her breakup with Joshua Bassett—Sabrina did make a cheeky remark to her trademark hair color in her new song 'Skin.' After all, the lyrics suggest, 'Maybe blonde was the only rhyme.' But as for whether she was really alluding to the 2021 love triangle between the Disney stars? 'I didn't really intentionally do that,' Sabrina, 26, told Rolling Stone in an interview publish June 12. 'All I knew was that it wasn't going to stop me from doing what I loved, ever. That's kind of how I've always felt. Sometimes, it's about how you are able to be resilient.' That said, she looks back on that time as a real period of growth. More from E! Online Air India Lone Survivor Details Final Moments Before Plane Crash JoJo Siwa Reacts to Miley Cyrus' Joke About Bringing Her 'Back Out' of the Closet Patrick Mahomes and Brittany Mahomes Reveal Baby Girl Golden's Face in New Photos 'What that era taught me was to just trust myself, and trust that everything is going to work out the way it's supposed to, and trust that relationships are put into your life for a reason,' she added. 'You might not see that in the moment, but you see it later.' She has not only fully moved on from the drama—but has embraced her blonde identity. 'I don't think about it, ever,' she emphasized, adding, 'I've tried being brunette, and it didn't look good on me, so this is what it is.' As for proof Sabrina and Olivia both put it in the rear view, they reunited at the 2025 Grammys and shared a sweet embrace. For her part, Olivia chose not to name names while speaking about "Drivers License' as she wanted the song to speak for itself. "I totally understand people's curiosity with the specifics of who the song's about and what it's about, but to me, that's really the least important part of the song,' Olivia told Billboard in January 2021. 'It's resonating with people because of how emotional it is, and I think everything else is not important.' While Olivia and Sabrina have made it clear there's no more bad blood, they aren't the only stars to be embroiled in drama. Keep reading to look back on more celebrity feuds… Tan France vs. Bobby BerkShannen Doherty vs. Alyssa MilanoJoJo Siwa vs. Candace Cameron BureCourtney Love vs. Olivia RodrigoDwayne Johnson vs. Tyrese Gibson
New York Times
08-05-2025
- Lifestyle
- New York Times
Tonight's Dinner Is Bouncy
On a rainy Saturday last month, I sat down in a salon chair and made peace with the fact that I'd be there some six-plus hours. Such is the reality of a brunette desperate to have a bit of blonde fun. Finally, it was time for the blowout. I always ask for big, voluminous hair, yet it never comes out quite how I like. My stylist and I talked at length about exactly what I was going for. It wasn't just body; it was bounce. I wanted hair with some spring to it, with verve, with texture, with a little reverb. I wanted hair like a Korean rice cake. Allow me to stretch for that reach: Korean rice cakes (tteok) are the pinnacle of bounce, with a chewiness that only briefly resists you before it graciously gives. In the kitchen, it doesn't get much bouncier or springier than Eleanore Park's new recipe for miso rice cakes with spinach and peas, with its chewy tteok and abundance of quick-cooking, in-season produce. It is vitality in a skillet. 'This is my new favorite recipe,' wrote a reader. 'The flavor is so balanced and multidimensional: the sweetness of the peas, the umami of the miso and soy, the bright fresh flavors of the herbs.' View this recipe. Want all of The Times? Subscribe.
