Dua Lipa's hair evolution has been one to note. For starters, does anyone remember her two-toned blonde-meets-brunette 'do? Love. Oh and *that* fiery magenta look, too? Just ace. But if anything, her XXL mermaid waves were such a win. Ah, who am I kidding, she never, ever misses. And now, adding to her already impressive resumé of hair-spo looks, the singer has served up yet another ah-mazing style.
Now, let's get down to the nitty-gritty details of said beauty look. Just a few days ago, Dua made a stunning appearance at the Albie Awards hosted by the Clooney Foundation for Justice. And of course, to make her mark on the red carpet, she wore her hair in a stunning updo.
Lucas Wilson took the reins on this one, working Dua's locks up and into an effortless bun. But the star of the show has to be her wispy 'French girl' chic side fringe – it's a revival of the peak Y2K era. I'm talking MSN, MySpace, the Millennium Dome, Motorola phones...
The above list is, ofc, a little dated. However, Dua's hair is *as Tiffany Pollard would say* nothing of the sort.
Enhancing the already modern glam, makeup artist Samantha Lau opted for a deep nude lip, winged liner and bronzed cheek. My guess (if it's anything to go by) is that she used the star's go-to lip product.
Now, I'm sure you've already gathered but as ever, Dua is here to Blow Your Mind (Mwah). I've really 'gotta get out more...
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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 She is passionate about challenging outdated beauty stereotypes, championing inclusive representation in beauty, and educating readers on the trends, products and conversations shaping the industry today.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.
