She's 30, flirty and thriving; Maya Jama just celebrated her milestone birthday and with this, there came a major hair transformation, too. But before you pull out those kitchen scissors to replicate the following with an at-home DIY job, allow me to preface with some context...
Just short of 24 hours ago [August 15, 2024], the Love Island host took to Instagram to share a 15-part (!!) carousel post with images from her birthday party. Of course, Maya turned up and out in the fashion department, wearing a halterneck black mini-dress with gold embellished details, however, it was the beauty look (and more specifically, her hairdo) that had us hooked at first glance.
Switching up her signature raven tresses, the presenter had a full fringe cut into her locks, framing her face and the entire look.
Not only is this style stunning but it's a health and wealth signaller, too. In other words, a new season (or in Maya's case, new era) haircut is always welcome to maintain the health of your strands.
Now, having said all that, due to Maya's previous fleeting hairstyles, we must speculate that these bangs may have been achieved not via a cut but a clip-in hair extension piece. After all, she did rock a similar look last July, which turned out to be just that.
It gives all of the drama, minus the commitment. Which, IMO, is the perfect combination – in all circumstances, may I add.
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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 She is passionate about challenging outdated beauty stereotypes, championing inclusive representation in beauty, and educating readers on the trends, products and conversations shaping the industry today.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.
