Arguably, what we love to see more than the weekend (overkill? I think not) are candid celebrity selfies; whether that be said stars sharing makeup-free snaps or donning their natural hair length, there's no denying how refreshing it can be relating to Hollywood A-Listers. And with her recently shared post sporting (or rather, lack thereof) sans-extensions, Vanessa Hudgens proves that she and I are practically sisters... No, twins!
OK, maybe that's a slight exaggeration but the short hair girlies (aka, the bob brigade) are, in fact, expanding with Vanessa as our latest recruit. As mentioned, in the actor's latest Instagram Story, she reveals her just below-the-shoulder lob haircut without any added hair pieces.
Professional hairstylist, Irinel de LeĆ³n was the genius behind V's new cut and style, while Violet Teriti freshened up the post-salon look soon after, adding in extra lengths in the form of hair extensions. Following the above Story, Vanessa candidly shared a video showing off her spring hair refresh courtesy of Violet. Take a look at a screenshot from the clip, below:
As we can see, the star's natural bouncy hair texture has been seamlessly blended with the added strands that now reach just above her elbow. And I mean, without Vanessa disclosing the work done on her hair, we would never have known that these weren't her own-grown curls! Props to you, glam squad!
Alas, whether her hair is chin-grazing or hip-skimming, what's guaranteed is that Vanessa will always turn out a look. We can't wait to see what she does next!
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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 seasonās 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 She is passionate about challenging outdated beauty stereotypes, championing inclusive representation in beauty, and educating readers on the trends, products and conversations shaping the industry today.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.
