Let me set the scene: It's the roaring twenties (1922, to be precise) and Jay Gatsby is standing before a bed of glistening night sky fireworks, raising a glass of champagne to you. You being Katy Perry, ofc, because baby, she is thee firework... see what I did there? OK, dramatics aside, can we talk about how Katy Perry's most recent hairstyle is giving ultimate Jazz Age vibes?
Taking to Instagram, the singer shared a five-part carousel post looking "very rich", as Fitzgerald would say. Donning a black floor-length gown embellished in crystals – accompanied by, what looks to be a fur hooded shawl – Katy accessorises with a hair major statement. Enter, the 'S'-style finger wave updo – a classic look from the era.
To no surprise, celebrity hairstylist Jesus Guerrero – whose clientele also includes Kylie Jenner, Khloé Kardashian and Alexa Demie, to name a few – was the genius behind Katy's 'do. The style grazes across her face, forming a chic faux side fringe.
Revealing the occasion for said glam, Katy writes in the caption of her post: "TONIGHT I’m celebrating one of my all time favorite comediennes… it’s Carol Burnett’s 90th birthday and I’m singing a very special song! 👂🏻♥️ Watch TONIGHT 8/7c on NBC and streaming on Peacock".
Never mind the song, Katy, I'm sure everyone will be fangirling over your hair. After all, I certainly am.
But my thoughts aside, we're almost certain Daisy Buchanan would have loved this look, too!
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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 She is passionate about challenging outdated beauty stereotypes, championing inclusive representation in beauty, and educating readers on the trends, products and conversations shaping the industry today.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.
