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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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    The rollers in this set come in two sizes, and there are two heat settings made to accommodate multiple hair types.

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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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