Lily James Ditched Her Dark Brown Hair for a Buttery Blonde Hue: ‘Hair Miracle’
Dare we say she was inspired by Pamela Anderson?
Lily James spent the better part of last year as a blonde—well she *technically* spent it as a brunette in a series of blonde wigs. But it seems as though her transformation into Pamela Anderson for Hulu’s Pam & Tommy might have inspired her latest hair transformation. The 33-year-old actress has ditched her dark brown tone in favor of a very Pamela Anderson–esque buttery blonde hue. Oh, and she also got bangs. Lucky for us, she documented the entire revamp on Instagram Stories.
On Wednesday, July 27, James paid a visit to hair colorist John MacPherson, who also works with stars like Vanessa Kirby and Billie Piper. MacPherson lifted James’ color an insane amount in just one visit. Going from such a deep brunette to a bright blonde typically takes a number of sessions to maintain the health of the hair. But, he somehow worked a “hair miracle,” according to James. To get the job done, MacPherson used Schwarzkopf Professional Hair Color, Redken Shade EQ Hair Gloss, and a K18 conditioning treatment.
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James’s latest change isn’t the only look of hers that’s caused a buzz in the past few weeks. Rewind to July 12, when the actress debuted a gothic makeover for the Versace campaign. Her hair (which was actually a wig) was a jet black hue—and topped off with blunt micro bangs. Her makeup followed suit. Not only did she rock a vampy lip for the photo shoot, but she also bleached her eyebrows. It didn’t take long for celebs to comment on James’s dramatic look. Ted Lasso’s Hannah Waddingham wrote, “Jeeeeeeeeezuz! Your transformation is jaw-dropping, you unbelievable, beauuutiful chameleon lunatic,” while Lily Collins chimed in, “Yes girl!!!!!!”
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All this to say, James has rocked three very different looks in July alone. Here’s to hoping she’s just as experimental in August.
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Samantha Holender is the Senior Beauty Editor at Marie Claire, where she reports on the best new launches, dives into the science behind skincare, and shares the breakdown on the latest and greatest trends in the beauty space. She's studied up on every ingredient you'll find on INCI list and is constantly in search of the world's glowiest makeup products. She's constantly tracking the biggest nail and hair trends to pop up in the beauty space, going backstage during fashion weeks, tracking celebrity looks, and constantly talking to celebrity hair stylists, nail artists, and makeup artists. Prior to joining the team, she worked as Us Weekly’s Beauty and Style Editor, where she stayed on the pulse of pop culture and broke down celebrity beauty routines, hair transformations, and red carpet looks. Her words have also appeared on Popsugar, Makeup.com, Skincare.com, Delish.com, and Philadelphia Wedding. Samantha also serves as a board member for the American Society of Magazine Editors (ASME). She first joined the organization in 2018, when she worked as an editorial intern at Food Network Magazine and Pioneer Woman Magazine. Samantha has a degree in Journalism and Mass Communications from The George Washington University’s School of Media and Public Affairs. While at GWU, she was a founding member of the school’s HerCampus chapter and served as its President for four years. When she’s not deep in the beauty closet or swatching eyeshadows, you can find her obsessing over Real Housewives and all things Bravo. Keep up with her on Instagram @samholender.