If there's one thing to know about Khloé Kardashian, it's that she has a great (emphasise on great) set of locks. I mean, her hairstory (soz) speaks for itself. From that full-fringe cut to tiramisu highlights and even *those* Hollywood movie curls, there's not much the star hasn't experimented with. But I guess she is the Kardashian hair chameleon, after all.
Having said that, today, KoKo has pared all back with a look we like to call the Pamela Anderson updo. Now, you may recognise this as either that 90s g-string number (IYKYK) or from Khloé's sister, Kim when she famously resurrected the look circa Kourtney Kardashian's Portofino wedding 2022... you keeping up?
But I digress, for no matter the inspiration, Khlo has put her own 2008-meets-2023 twist on the look with a cut and colour combo like no other. Enter: Ombré roots and those pre-2010 dated (but not out-dated!) layers.
Subtle, I know but a super chic look.
Embracing her natural hair regrowth, Khloé's roots are of a darker brunette shade in comparison to her lighter blonde lengths but have been blended ever so seamlessly for an ombré effect. As for the face-framing layers, well, they're giving peak 00s glamour but with a chunky modern curl, ofc.
As ever, credit must be given to the glam squad who worked this magic. Irinel de León took to the effortless bun, while Ash K Holm worked up Khlo's golden matte glam.
Everyone's clicking on...
Best look yet? Me thinks so!
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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 She is passionate about challenging outdated beauty stereotypes, championing inclusive representation in beauty, and educating readers on the trends, products and conversations shaping the industry today.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.
