ICYMI, we (along with a v reliable beauty report) named choppy bobs as the biggest hair trend heading into 2023... snip, snip. And proving that ✨data-led✨ prediction to be oh so true with her very own take on the cut is Lily James, who debuted a 90s twist on the look at the 2023 Golden Globe Awards. I mean, if ever a time a place, hey!
Just a few hours ago [10 January], whilst we Brits were all still fast asleep, Lily took to one of the biggest red carpets of the year at The Beverly Hilton in California. To celebrate not only it being the grand 80th annual award ceremony but also her best 'Best Performance by an Actress in a Limited Series' nomination for her role in Pam & Tommy, Lily opted for a statement of a hair look.
She's only gone and chopped and dyed her locks! Enter: shoulder-length, brunette Lily.
Celebrity hairstylist, Halley Brisker was the genius behind her cropped style and even took to his very own Instagram page to share details behind the glamour. "Bombshell 90's silhouette with the help of @greatlengthsusa GL tapes 02 for the added volume in the front to really max out that flick! 🙌", Halley writes in the caption of his post, followed by a mention of prepping with Olaplex products. *Adds to cart*.
The flicky ends and coiffed side part just scream movie star.
Tag teaming to form the second part of Lily's glam squad was her makeup artist, Nina Park who worked up a fluffy yet tamed 'brow, dark winged liner and glossy nude lip look all courtesy of Charlotte Tilbury products. This also included the use of the all new (!!) Hollywood Glow Glide Face Architect Highlighter in Moonlit Glow, £38 to give a natural dew and shimmer to the skin.
Charlotte Tilbury NEW! HOLLYWOOD GLOW GLIDE FACE ARCHITECT HIGHLIGHTERROSE GOLD GLOW
As CT herself would say, just fabulous, darlings!
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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 She is passionate about challenging outdated beauty stereotypes, championing inclusive representation in beauty, and educating readers on the trends, products and conversations shaping the industry today.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.
