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    Pamela Anderson's Curled Bob Is Straight Out of the 1950s

    She's fully committed to retro glam.

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    By Danielle Jackson
    Published 31 July 2025 In News

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    Pamela Anderson has really been doubling down on her commitment to retro curls lately. A few months ago, she added her name to the growing list of celebrities who failed to resist the call of the bob when she got a short, Parisian cut, but it's not the bob itself that's making me do a double take every time I see a photo of her—it's her voluminous, '50s-style ringlets.

    On July 30, the Baywatch alum was spotted out in New York City wearing her now-signature no-makeup look with an all-white, flowy, collared midi dress with closed-toed neon pumps. Her bob was combed back with a slight coif and styled in tight curls at the ends. It's not clear what tools or tricks Anderson's hairstylist used to curl her hair so tightly, but the style looks a lot like 1950s pin curls or a roller set.

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    Pamela Anderson in New York City with her curled bob.

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    Bob haircuts are already iconic on their own, but big, voluminous curls can always add something extra whether you're achieving them with a wand curler, a traditional barrel curling iron, or hot rollers. To get Anderson's retro curled look, read ahead for some products that might come in handy.

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    This curling iron comes in handy if you want tight ringlets fast. Just remember to use a heat protectant in between passes.

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    Of course, if you want a heatless alternative, you can always use satin flexi rods. Just wrap your hair around these after your hair has been blown out, then let them set overnight.

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    Danielle Jackson is the former senior beauty writer at Marie Claire. She has nearly a decade of experience covering beauty, lifestyle, and entertainment and was previously the senior beauty editor at Women's Health, where she thoughtfully covered topics related to skincare, haircare, aesthetics, and wellness. Before that, she spent three years as an assistant beauty editor at PS, and in the years since, her work has appeared in titles like Vogue, InStyle, Glamour, and more. Danielle graduated from the University of Georgia with a BA in English, and has lived in Brooklyn for almost ten years. When she's not writing, you can find her reading romance novels and talking about sunscreen. You can find her on Instagram @danielleknecole.

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