As the old saying goes, apparently blondes have more fun – although I beg to differ. And now, it seems Margot Robbie also agrees that said fun can be had no matter what your hair colour is. The actor, who is set to star in the lead role of upcoming movie Barbie, has stepped into the autumn season with a much darker 'bronde' balayage, leaving her signature peroxide blonde tone nothing but a distant memory.
Although her signature blonde hair was such a ∼vibe∼, Margot's new colour is proving to be quite popular, with celebrities including Khloé Kardashian, Hailey Bieber and Camila Cabello all opting to dye their hair darker brunette shades. Spooky szn is approaching, so, I guess what better excuse than that?
Instead of the usual 'new hair, new Instagram selfie' debut (Kourtney Kardashian, I'm looking at you), the star showcased her hair colour refresh with a red carpet premiere. Posing alongside Rami Malek, Andrea Riseborough and Christian Bale, Margot attended the European premiere for upcoming film Amsterdam.
As we can see, it's much darker than her once bleach blonde.
Now, if you've gotten this far and still are none the wiser to what exactly is meant by 'bronde', then allow me to explain.
In short, it's a blend of both brunette and blonde tones. Simple, right? And to keep the new look as subtle as can be, Margot has had her (what we're assuming to be) natural brunette root blended into the grown-out blonde using a natural balayage technique. Though, to frame the face, her long front layered strands have been kept pretty light, which are also usually referred to as 'money pieces'. All in all, it's the perfect transitional shade for the transitional period between seasons.
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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 She is passionate about challenging outdated beauty stereotypes, championing inclusive representation in beauty, and educating readers on the trends, products and conversations shaping the industry today.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.
