Nothing beats 90s nostalgia more than the Millennium Dome. Period. That is, ofc, if we're discounting Pamela Anderson and her signature hair look of the time. And no, not the actor's free-flowing golden Baywatch tresses but her red carpet updo.
Though, having said that, today it's not Pam's locks we're gushing over; instead, it's Khloé Kardashian's recreation of said look. When worlds collide, hey?!
Celebrity makeup artist, Ash K Holm shared a snap of Khlo's glam hairstyle on her very own Instagram page, captioning the post "SUMMER INSPO @khloekardashian 🖤 #AshKHolmMakeup". See all that I'm describing below:
It's very much giving Pamela at the Cannes Film Festival, 1995. Minus the pencil-thin eyebrows, that is...
While Ash created Khlo's makeup look, celebrity hairstylist Chris Appleton was tasked with mastering the iconic Pam An updo.
Now, if you are none the wiser as to what makes such a trademark hairstyle, fear not for I'm here to inform. Side note: if this is so, I'm guessing you're Gen Z (no, bc no judgement – hey, generation sis!).
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As shown in the above two pictures, the look is characterised by hair that has been twisted up and secured high on the head with a claw clip or bobby pins. Tendrils tumbling down add an effortless feel, not forgetting the long face-framing bangs to finish.
The reality star-meets-fashion founder's sister – the one and only Kim Kardashian – is also prone to said look and even wore this very 'do for the wedding of the century. Aka Kourtney Kardashian Barker and Travis Barker's 2022 Portofino marriage.
So, while we aren't too sure to which event Khloé is wearing the hairstyle, anything is on the cards. A legally-bounding ceremony or a trip to the grocery store? Who knows!
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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 She is passionate about challenging outdated beauty stereotypes, championing inclusive representation in beauty, and educating readers on the trends, products and conversations shaping the industry today.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.
