Hot take but they don't make movie stars in the vein of Julia Roberts anymore; The face! The smile! And of course, the hair! Alas, today, Jules is giving us a glimpse into the future past with a much-appreciated 80s rendition of the latter. Enter: Big, bouncy, voluminous curls. Iconic, truly.
Revealed just yesterday [11 January, 2024], Julia is the latest star to don the cover of British Vogue. And for said cover of the magazine's February '24 issue, the actor is shown to be sporting hair to rival her very own circa the Decade of Greed. The hairstylist for this look, Serge Normant shared the look via a recent Instagram post. See all below:
While the texture and extreme volume of this style remind us of her look from Mystic Pizza, it's the big bouncy blowout that adds a modern twist. Think the best of 2023 JLo locks with 1980s humidity curls. A match made in hair heaven.
For reference and to gauge the likeliness of this comparison, take a look below at a snap from the Miss Firecracker film premiere in 1989.
Gorgeous both now and then!
And while we're on the topic of reminiscing, can we also, please, take a mo' to acknowledge how the Hollywood star has not aged a day in over 30 years?! What is this sorcery, Julia?
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Together, we need both Julia and Serge to drop her skin and hairstyling routines ASAP. We'll be waiting...
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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 She is passionate about challenging outdated beauty stereotypes, championing inclusive representation in beauty, and educating readers on the trends, products and conversations shaping the industry today.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.
