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She is embracing blonde again, debuting a platinum shag cut with choppy layers and curtain bangs.
Billie Eilish is mixing things up, trading in her long, dark locks for a bold new hair color. Lately, the singer has sported sleek chocolate-brown hair – most of the time, perfectly coiffed into sophisticated updos or cascading loose, as she did when she wore a glam blowout to this year’s Academy Awards. But she’s ready to go lighter once again, similar to her “Happier Than Ever” days. Billie graced the front of a recent magazine with a striking platinum blonde shag, signaling one of the biggest hair makeovers in a minute.
The new cut reaches just above her shoulders and is full of choppy layers that add plenty of texture and volume. While many people are going for warmer tones this fall, like honey and caramel blondes, Billie did something a bit different and opted for a crisp platinum shade with a soft shadow root for contrast. Texturized to appear wet, the layers were heavy, and the face-framing curtain bangs were on full force, helping push the edgy-but-effortlessly-cool feel of the look.
But this isn’t Billie’s first foray into blonde. The singer first debuted as a blonde, after all. It came as a shock to the fans early in 2021 when she replaced the edgy dark hair with neon roots for a soft, buttery blonde look to signal the beginning of her Happier Than Ever era. Classic Hollywood was tapped into through this transformation: Billie leaned into platinum blonde shades that really brought out her versatility.
During this time, she played with everything from big, bouncy retro blowouts reminiscent of Marilyn Monroe, to sleek bobs that cut through for an added touch of modern elegance. Quite a bold shift from the punk-inspired colors, this proved very well that Billie can go from edgy to glamorous while stamping a trademark ownership on each style.
Inspired by Billie’s transformation, we put her in another type of bob with the aid of our virtual tool. This time, we opted for a layered cut reaching the chin, in a creamy platinum blonde color. Soft, luminous platinum brings brightness to her pale skin and enhances the slight pink undertones of her skin. The look is completed with wispy side-swept bangs framing her face.
This slight asymmetry of the bob finds its match in the textured layers. The side part does help it attain its balance and structure, accentuating her eyes and cheekbones. Contrasting with singer’s really dramatic looks, this blonde bob might still look rebellious on Billie, perceived like her riot and zest not to be deemed predictable. It’s a look we’d definitely love to see her try – it’s something different and might be a perfect fit for Billy transitioning into her mid-20s.
Now, with this new platinum shag cut, she is embracing choppy, layered styles that are very in this season. Be a lifelong devotee or in desperate need of some serious hair inspiration; Billie’s latest transformation reminds us all that hair is, after all, to be played with. And remember, you can play with styles just like Billie with our online tool to virtually try on different cuts, colors, and textures for your own fall hair makeover.
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