Dua Lipa's Blonde Bob Is Stunning From Every Angle
The current redhead is playing a blonde.
Is Dua Lipa going blonde for the New Year? Technically yes, but you'll have to wait until February, when her new movie premieres, to get the full effect. For now, she's offering a sneak peek—and a good one at that.
After becoming a redhead in 2023 to kick off a fresh music era, the 28-year-old decided to start the new year with a completely different hairstyle: The chic blonde bob she'll be wearing in the upcoming movie Argylle. In a Tuesday, January 2 Instagram post, Lipa shared a close-up of her look for the spy thriller—something we've been waiting for since the first trailer dropped in September.
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"Hair Make Up test for [Argylle] ~ out in theaters Feb 2nd!!" wrote the "Levitating" singer on Instagram, tagging the people responsible for her look: hairstylist Luke Hersheson and makeup artist Lisa Eldridge. Alongside Eldridge's camera-ready, stormy blue-gray smoky eye and intense contour, Hersheson's brushed-out bob was incredibly interesting to see up close. If you zoom in, you can even make out the wig's lace, expertly attached to the side-parted hair's shadow root.
In the movie, the Grammy winner plays a character named LaGrange. While we don't know much about the character, we do know that Lipa plays a bombshell in a slinky gold dress and pumps.
Lipa has IRL experience as a blonde. In late 2019, the Barbie actress began wearing her hair in a two-toned style, with a honey blonde on top of her natural brunette locks. "New year, same me," she wrote in January 2021 when sharing yet another blonde bob photoshoot. No matter the year, no matter the occasion, and no matter the permanence, we'll take a hair transformation from Dua.
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Sophia Vilensky is a Freelance Beauty Writer at Marie Claire with a beauty, wellness, and entertainment journalism portfolio that includes contributions to Byrdie, Bravo, Teen Vogue, and Us Weekly. Growing up in a family of beauticians—and through her own personal studies—she developed an in-depth understanding of aesthetics, cosmetic product formulation, and beauty treatment development and has also held roles as a senior copywriter, content strategist, and proofreader for top beauty and wellness brands. Even so, you'd be hard pressed to find her with her hair and makeup actually done. Sophia is based in Minneapolis and is a 2019 graduate of the University of Minnesota, where she majored in English and minored in cinema studies. During her time at the university, she was the Arts Entertainment Editor for the Minnesota Daily, earning the 2019 Editor of the Year award for her work. She connected deeply with the Twin Cities arts scene, collaborating with leading beauty professionals, designers, and artists. Graduating Summa Cum Laude, her thesis—a close-reading of Vanderpump Rules—was featured on NPR. When not immersed in writing or testing new products, Sophia enjoys watching reality TV, reading, and exploring the newest woo-woo wellness trends. Keep up with her on Instagram @sophiavilensky.