Gigi Hadid, known for her signature long, blonde locks that reached down to her waist, shocked fans with a major image transformation. The supermodel, at 28 years old, opted for a drastic change by chopping off her waist-length waves into a short bob that now sits at the base of her neck. The transformation was shared on Instagram with a vintage sepia-toned video recorded by her friend Alana O’Herlihy as hairstylist Chris McMillan worked his magic.
Gigi portrayed her new look as a casual decision by captioning the photo with “dinner & a chop”. In the video, Chris highlighted how the shorter cut accentuated her collar bones as she confidently posed for the camera. Chris also showcased the perfectly styled and tousled bob on his Instagram, receiving praise for the textured and chic look.
With her new short bob, Gigi joined a major trend that took off the previous year, as more and more people were opting for the chin-grazing style. This trendy bob has been spotted on numerous celebrities, including models Hailey Bieber and Kaia Gerber, and actresses Ayo Edebiri and Lily Collins. Fans were enamored with Gigi’s new hairstyle, leaving comments expressing their admiration for the stunning transformation.
Celebrity Reactions
Not only did fans show their love for Gigi’s new look, but fellow celebrities also chimed in with their praises. Tan France, from ‘Queer Eye’, was in awe of the transformation, exclaiming: “O. M. G!!!! I freaking LOVE.” Gigi’s mom, Yolanda, and her friend Imaan Hammam also expressed their approval and love for the bold change. Alana added a comment emphasizing the excitement of embracing change in life.
Gigi’s new hairstyle comes right before her expected debut at the Oscars, where she is rumored to make her first public appearance with boyfriend Bradley Cooper. The duo has been seen together in New York City since October 2023, sparking rumors after Gigi was reportedly spotted with Leonardo DiCaprio. The new bob adds a fresh and stylish touch to Gigi’s already glamorous image, setting the stage for an exciting red carpet debut at the prestigious event.