In recent years, Pamela Anderson has embarked on a significant beauty journey, famously opting to go makeup-free, departing from the glitz and glamour of Hollywood. That, however, has fallen short when it comes to hair as the star recently stepped out with a jaw-dropping transformation.
Overnight, Pam attended a Paris Fashion Week party with Vogue, and for the coveted event, she dyed and cut her trademark tresses. Bye-bye blonde flippy bob, hello textured ginger shag! See the style in all of its glory, photographed by Marco Bahler, below:
Now, if you didn't already know, the shag haircut first originated during the height of 70s rock 'n' roll with Mick Jagger at the forefront of the trend. Defined by its layers, hairstylist and trend forecaster Tom Smith previously shared with Cosmo that "the shortest part of the cut sits in the fringe area, either as a full choppy fringe or more of a sweepy face framing shape, then flows forward, getting gradually longer to the nape of the neck."
Brave enough for the shag? (A sentence I never thought I'd be writing...) Well, Tom says rough drying your hair without care for any parting is a good place to start. "Then add definition to the mids and ends with a styling product choice or hot tools as desired." Et voilà!
That said, before making like Pammy with a shag of your own, it's worth noting that her style may be the result of a wig. But I guess only time will tell...don't say I didn't warn ya!
Lia Mappoura (she/her) is the Beauty Writer at Cosmopolitan UK, with over four years of experience reporting across the brand's print, social, video and digital platforms. Lia covers everything from emerging trend analysis to viral celebrity hair and makeup moments, making her an expert at spotting the season’s next big beauty look (before it takes over social media feeds).
In 2025, she was named The Rising Media Star at the Love Perfume Awards with The Perfume Shop, recognised for her outstanding digital fragrance content and for building genuine authority within the space. She is passionate about challenging outdated beauty stereotypes, championing inclusive representation in beauty, and educating readers on the trends, products and conversations shaping the industry today. Follow her on Instagram or find her on LinkedIn.
