Christina Aguilera Kicked Off Her Vegas Residency With the Greatest Lob
See the trendy hairstyle for yourself through March 2024.
Now that the holiday season is all wrapped up, it's X-Tina's time to take the spotlight. On Saturday, December 30, Christina Aguilera took the stage at the Venetian in Las Vegas for the first night of her new residency, which runs through March 2. Alongside an all-new show, she showed up with an all-new hairstyle: A chic, side-parted lob.
Flipped out at the ends, the hairstyle stayed put through the entire show and a multitude of costume changes. The straightened-til-the-bottom locks, which appear to be Aguilera's natural hair, were colored her signature bleach blonde and parted to one side (the left, if you're curious). Hitting just at her collarbone, the flippy lob was extremely reminiscent of the 43-year-old's look in the late '90s. (Watch the "Genie In A Bottle" music video if you don't believe me.)
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In an Instagram post from the inaugural evening, Aguilera gave a closer look at her glam, tagging the artists who made it happen. Her hair was done by frequent collaborator Igor Rosales-Jackson and her makeup—a cool-toned, smoky eye affair with major lash drama and a glossy lip—was created by celebrity makeup artist Etienne Ortega. The photos also offered a peek at her gray chrome manicure, fresh and at the ready to grip her microphone.
"Night 1," wrote the five-time Grammy winner alongside a checkmark emoji. While the Burlesque actress's hair has been this length for a while, she often chooses to supplement her locks with extensions. In mid-December, she wore her famous blonde locks in a long, sleek ponytail for another trip to Vegas. While there, she watched Kylie Minogue perform on the stage—Voltaire at the Venetian—she'd soon call her own.
"What I love about the intimacy at Voltaire is how up close and personal I can be with the audience," shared Aguilera in a promo for the new residency. Beauty lovers and Christina lovers alike, take note. If you need up close and personal hair and makeup inspiration, here's where to find it. (Until early March, at least.)
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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.