As stated by the most reliable source on the net, Urban Dictionary [insert suspicious eye emoji, here], 'normcore' is defined as "the act of deconstructing fashion by purposely dressing blank or dull." And said 'normie' subculture also translates into the world of beauty, too, as demonstrated perfectly by Julia Fox's most recent hair transformation. A collision of worlds we never thought we'd see, peeps.
In her three most recent social media posts, Julia is seen to be rocking a series of polarising yet equally head-turning beauty looks. Think: avant-garde makeup and a variety of otherworldy hairstyles. However, taking to her Instagram Story just short of 24 hours ago, the actor has seemingly ditched the lens of creativity, self-expression and identity, and instead, stripped it all back for a, well, normal hairdo, to put it quite bluntly.
Bye-bye platinum blonde tones, fantastical pixie cuts and raven-coloured bouffants to rival that of Amy Winehouse's and hello natural-looking chest-length curls!
This makeover is certainly one to note and one that we think makes Julia look completely unrecognisable, wouldn't you agree?
Having said that, knowing Julia and her passion for experimentation, this hairstyle could perhaps be a wig. After all, she is prone to a temporary switcheroo; just take her Cosmopolitan UK cover look as a prime example... wink, nudge.
So, with that in mind, you best believe we'll be keeping a close eye on all of Julia's social media pages to see whether or not she keeps the normcore look. Place your bets now, folks.
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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 She is passionate about challenging outdated beauty stereotypes, championing inclusive representation in beauty, and educating readers on the trends, products and conversations shaping the industry today.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.
