Earlier this week, we Brits saw a pre-summer heatwave strike and whilst many were catching the UV 7 (!) rays, I was one of very few people who were sat with shades on, SPF 10,000 lathered up, and a sun hat to protect my sensitive scalp. I mean, if there ain't a pool to cool down in, count me out.
Having said all that, when doing my daily Instagram snoop in bed this morning, amongst the Father's Day posts, I came across Camila Cabello with a brand new honey blonde hairstyle. Yep, you read that right: The 'Señorita' singer who is also known for her signature dark locks has taken an unexpected trip over to the dark light side.
And whilst I am ghastly afraid of the deathly UK sun (I very well may be a vampire at this point, who knows), it got me thinking. Perhaps I should have removed my [Asos sale!] sun hat and attempted to lighten my hair naturally, seeing as Camila's is to dye (sorry not sorry) for. Although, I doubt the biggest star in our solar system, aka the sun, is quite a match for my dark brown box-dyed hair...
Anyways, enough about me, for Camila's hurr is a transformation and a half!
Of course, it's not a dramatic jet-black to platinum blonde Kim K job, but we have to give credit where credit is due as it's still a noticeable change. Just as Zendaya did not too long ago, Camila has added in some honey blonde highlights to her light(ish) brown locks, captioning the selfie: "miel 🍯". Oh, and if you hadn't already guessed, that is French for 'honey'.
*Warning to all hairdressers*: Don't be too surprised if in the upcoming weeks an abundance of clients come in with this picture of Camila as a reference. After all, it's the perfect lewk for summer 2022.
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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 She is passionate about challenging outdated beauty stereotypes, championing inclusive representation in beauty, and educating readers on the trends, products and conversations shaping the industry today.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.
