Dearest gentle readers, the Internet is abuzz with the latest news on Netflix’s “Bridgerton” season 3 release date. And while we’re patiently waiting for the steaming romance between Mr. Colin Bridgerton and Miss Penelope Featherington, aka Lady Whistledown, it’s our noble duty to unravel all the juiciest details of the main character’s makeover.
In the latest teaser for season 3, we get a glimpse of Penelope’s jaw-dropping glow-up. She finally (finally!) ditches those hideous yellow dresses her mother forces her to wear, switching to pale blue gowns that match her sky-blue eyes and bright ginger locks. Penelope’s hairstyle now resembles her maturity and feminine charm she’s ready to bestow upon a very particular gentleman of the Ton.
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Penelope Featherington’s signature ginger locks are back! And this time, the hair and make-up team, with brilliant Farida Ghwedar by their side, will bring their artistry at play. For the upcoming season, the hair specialists reimagine Regency hairstyles by introducing the so-called kiss curls instead of small curly strands that adorn the faces of young ladies in previous seasons. This update instantly elevates the glam, transforming a young, innocent girl into a beautiful, elegant woman ready to steal hearts. A wallflower in her full blossom indeed!
The new hairstyle tells a lot about Penelope’s romantic adventures and hidden desires. The beauty influencer and “Bridgerton” fan Cat Quinn says there’s a history behind kiss curls, and it may tell us what to expect from Colin and Penelope’s relationship. Back in the 19th century, kissing was not something discussed in public, so people invented many ways to talk about it in disguise – through their clothes or hairstyles.
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Wearing kiss curls was considered rather flirty and often perceived as an invitation for a kiss. What we know so far from the teaser and stills is that kiss curls will be Penelope’s go-to hairstyle, along with chic updos and half-down styles. “This girl wants to be KISSED and she’s making it known,” Cat Quinn comments. So, Penelope’s hair is a sign there will be many more longing looks and kissing scenes. And we’re here for it!
Season 3 also features plenty of loose updos with long hair, which is incredibly sensual. As we all remember, the ladies of the Ton usually wear their hair up or half-up. The 19th-century etiquette says that a girl of the marriageable age can’t have her hair down in public, let alone in her suitor’s company. Penelope’s wearing her long locks down with Colin hints at a much-anticipated romance and scorching chemistry between them.
The subtle curls swept to the side are all about love and passion. Penelope becomes Aphrodite in the flesh – the Greek goddess of love known for her untamed beauty. In the original books, Colin is fascinated with Greek culture, so we might expect him to call Penelope his goddess in the show, too. Cat Quinn confirms the theory in her detailed scene breakdown when Penelope shows off her goddess-like waves. “This man will worship his Grecian goddess Aphrodite,” the beauty influencer suggests.
As we wait for teasing Polin romance to take center stage, the new hairstyles tell their own sensual story, full of passionate glances and kisses. Nifty curls and mesmerizing waves will spin you in the whirl of swishy gowns and crowded ballrooms. And, who knows, maybe you’ll also find your name in Lady Whistledown’s next column!
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