One of my favorite things about Helen Mirren (aside from the time she stood up during a Zoom interview so I could get a better look at her Prada ’fit) is her ability to switch seamlessly from timeless hairstyles (her go-to headbands are so chic) to completely out-of-left-field bold looks. In 2019, she surprised the Cannes crowd with pink hair that matched her gown and just this past May at the same film festival, she turned heads with a blue updo (yes, once again matching her ensemble). But Mirren just proved she doesn’t have to reach for the dye to make a major statement with her hair.
She was one of several L'Oréal Paris celebrity ambassadors to walk the runway during the brand's Le Défilé L'Oréal Paris show during Paris Fashion Week on October 1. As usual, Mirren exuded the confidence, charisma, and magnetism that have made her such a beloved star, certainly nailing the “Walk Your Worth” theme. She donned a gorgeous floor-length, off-the-shoulder gown covered in silver sequins, which she couldn't help but playfully swish around the extra-long sleeves.
Perhaps she was really feeling the positive vibes of the night because she knew her hair looked incredible. You've heard the saying, “The higher the hair, the closer to God”? I think this is a case of “the wider the hair, the closer to perfection.” Mirren's hair was the biggest we've ever seen it, especially when it comes to breadth — fluffed out with mega-volume with the texture of brushed-out curls. The length was just an inch or two past her shoulders, but a good foot past them horizontally.
Mirren walked alongside fellow brand ambassador Elle Fanning, whose hair also looked fabulous — just in a totally different way. Her long, blonde hair was styled in a modern take on an Old Hollywood look, deeply parted with the smoothest waves.
The juxtaposition goes to show how beautiful hair comes in all textures… and widths.
More major hair looks:
- Florence Pugh's Hair Has Gone Full Rebel Without a Cause
- Anne Hathaway Took a Trip to the 60s and Came Back With a Beehive
- Kelly Rowland's Hair Looks Windswept Despite the Absence of Wind
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