The fact that Zoe Saldana can pull off being a green alien is really a testament to not only her acting skills, but her naturally beauty, too. In her recent movie – Avatar's long-awaited sequel – she's switched up the green for blue, and it seems her natural hair as well. The actress was spotted on the red carpet at the premiere with a new hairdo, specifically a micro-fringe.
If like us, you've been a fan of the actresses's signature long locks since the early 2000s – yes, we're talking about Crossroads – it will come as a shock to see Zoe deviate from her usual style and opt for such a trendy haircut, but we're here for it.
Saldana's go-to hairstylist Mara Roszak is responsible for the creation and shared a very handy behind-the-scenes video so we can see exactly what products were used to create the look. Spoiler: Augustinus Bader's Leave In Hair Treatment was responsible for keeping her hair flyaway-free.
The new cut was paired with a perfectly-knotted ballerina bun that's not too dissimilar from the version Meghan Markle was seen sporting last week. A ballerina bun and a micro-fringe? It's giving us Audrey Hepburn vibes.
The old school Hollywood look was finished off with a red lip by makeup artist Vera Steimberg. While we're not sure on the exact shade, the makeup maestro has confirmed it's from fellow makeup guru, Lisa Eldridge's own brand.
While we think the premiere look is perfection, the jury is still out on whether we have the attention span to watch Avatar 2 – it is over three hours long, after all.
Charlotte Bitmead (she/her) is the Senior Beauty Writer at Cosmopolitan UK. She has over six years experience writing about beauty and has previously written for ELLE and The Sunday Times Style, covering everything from politics to sustainability to inclusivity within the beauty industry. When she’s not writing in-depth features, testing out the newest skincare fad or trying to decide what nail art to get, you can find her overspending in bookshops or shouting at Arsenal matches. Find her on LinkedIn
