As if we needed any more short hair temptation (read: Megan Fox cut her hair for summer cc. Jodie Comer's mega choppy layers), Sydney Sweeney's new 'do will be the tipping point that'll send you over the edge. For the better, ofc. Think: new month, new me.
Ever since she came soaring into the limelight with her main character debut in HBO's Euphoria, Sydney Sweeney has kept us engaged with not only the on-screen high school dramz (Maddy Perez, we're looking at you) but also with her ever-changing beauty looks. On the show alone we've seen ∼mega∼ festi-inspired glitter glam looks but also, IRL, she's channelled icons Madonna and Pamela Anderson with hair and makeup transformations.
Oh, and let's not get me started on her bob and bleach blonde eyebrows, for that was, well, just icon-ique.
This time, her most recent look reads a little more subtle, however, the change is most definitely still noticeable. First, here's a look at the before hair:
And now, the after. See the debut Instagram post below:
It's giving ✨model✨ vibes, IMO. Plus, she's wearing nothing but a bathrobe. Ob-sessed.
Everyone's clicking on...
As we can see, Sydney's locks are much shorter, now reaching just below shoulder length. And not only that but she's also had some layers added which gives a lot more dimension to the body of hair. Would you just look at those face-framing fringe pieces? *Chef's kiss*.
Tempted to now cut your hair? Perhaps this second set of photos will be the deciding factor:
Syd's hairstylist, Glen Coco Oropeza gave us everything we needed (and more!) with not only these snaps but with the way he has curled her hair, too. The soft waves and blown-out side-part fringe are serving old Hollywood glamour vibes to a T.
It's the first of August, folks. Go get those cuts booked in, ASAP!
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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 She is passionate about challenging outdated beauty stereotypes, championing inclusive representation in beauty, and educating readers on the trends, products and conversations shaping the industry today.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.
