Olivia Colman waves goodbye to her pixie cut with a major hair transformation
The actress took to the red carpet, embracing her curls and debuting her longest cut yet
When it comes to any red carpet, we always wait attentively to spot a major celebrity hair transformation – and Olivia Colman is the latest name to do so.
Over the past few years, we've seen the actress adorn a variety of short haircuts, from a curly brunette cut to a platinum blonde rebel pixie – a look that earned a spot on our list of 2026 hair trends.
But it seems that September has called for a refresh, as Colman stepped out last night having traded her short strands in for lengthy locks. Whether you're seeking inspiration for a major hair transformation or you've been toying with the idea of embracing your greys, it's worth taking note of Olivia Colman's new hairdo – we're booking a hair appointment as we speak.
Why we're inspired by Olivia Colman's hair transformation
Attending the green carpet of her latest film, 'Wicker,' at the 22nd Zurich Film Festival, Olivia Colman made waves last night as she debuted a major hair transformation. The actress ditched her brunette pixie cut and instead premiered her longest haircut to date.
Colman adorned an all-white ensemble; however, it was her strands that stole the show. The hairdo in question saw the actress sport long, flowing tresses, with the lengths surpassing her shoulders. Alongside the cut, she also embraced her natural curls and timeless silver hue.
The colour consisted of a deeper grey hue seamlessly blended with brighter silver highlights and warm brunette strands, giving Colman's locks an element of dimension. This is a trick that is particularly helpful for those wanting to gradually transition between their natural hair colour and grey.
As for styling, Olivia opted for her curls placed over one shoulder – a look that was truly effortless and easy to replicate for yourself. Speaking of which, we've put together a trio of buys to recreate the look...
If you don't naturally have curly locks, recreate Olivia Colman's tight ringlet curls with this Babyliss Tight Curls Wand, which boasts an ultra-thin quartz-ceramic barrel that creates defined curls. Boasting six heat settings, you can adjust to suit your hair type and needs for a long-lasting, customisable and volumised curl.
Brighten and neutralise your natural grey hues with this colour-toning purple shampoo from L'Oréal Professionnel. Enriched with magnesium and anti-yellowing agents, this professional formula helps counteract any unwanted brassy tones for brighter, lighter hair that's full of dimension – whilst also boosting shine.
Want to give your strands a volumised, fuller-looking appearance? Color Wow's Xtra Large Bombshell Volumizer works to boost visible fullness, texture and hold for both natural and colour-treated hair. It does this by using weightless polymers to add some oomph – and without leaving a sticky or crunchy feel.
