Bella Hadid’s Cannes Debut: Honey Blonde Waves Steal the Show
Here we go again: Bella Hadid has swapped her signature raven strands for a sun-drenched honey blonde just in time for the Cannes Film Festival. Touching down in Nice on May 14, the supermodel unveiled this beach-ready shade while strutting through the airport in a slick leather blazer and sky-high boots—because, of course, she’s still redefining “carry-on chic.” According to People Magazine, her hair is courtesy of longtime colorist L’Oréal Paris ambassador Chris Appleton, who told Vogue France that the new hue was inspired by “a summer sunset over the French Riviera.”
Don’t bother looking for a statement from Bella; she let her platinum-to-honey transition do the talking. Over on Instagram Stories, she briefly flashed a behind-the-scenes shot of Appleton strategically placing foils, captioning it simply, “New energy.” Meanwhile, paparazzi from Dotdash Meredith captured her exit from a private car at the Riviera airport, phones flashing as if she’d just cured world hunger.
Now, cynics might wonder why every hair tweak must feel like a global event. But let’s face it: new hair at Cannes practically comes with its own red carpet. And if you missed the memo, the festival is finally back in full swing, celebrating auteurs in need of content (and models in need of airtime). Whether Bella’s blending in or standing out is up for debate—those golden waves are lighting up social feeds, though the rest of us are still deciding if this is genius branding or just another color stunt.
Despite her famously cool demeanor, sources say she’s excited. An insider told People she’s “embracing a brighter palette to match the Riviera vibes,” and that she’ll be hitting photo calls and after-parties with that just-bronzed glow. But let’s be honest—she’s not exactly a stranger to buzz, and a hair switch this dramatic may raise more eyebrows than festival badges.
Technical note: Bella’s honey blonde sits somewhere between caramel and sunflower, requiring a pre-lightening session and custom toner—so expect speedy viral tutorials from every salon under the sun. And for those tracking accessories, rumor has it she paired the look with minimalist diamond hoops from Bulgari, though that’s still unconfirmed by her camp.
So there you have it—a high-glam hair pivot at one of the world’s swankiest showcases. Will this golden mane hold up under festival flashbulbs? Will Cannes recover from the glare? Keep your eyes peeled. Nothing shocking here, folks. Let’s all act surprised.
Sources: Celebrity Storm and People Magazine, Dotdash Meredith
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