I think it's fair to say that this year's Married at First Sight UK delivered on the entertainment front, partly thanks to the #couplegoals (John and Abi, we're looking @ you), but mostly due to Julia-Ruth and her relations with fellow contestant husbands, Joe and Steven. [Insert side eye emoji, here]
And today, Julia-Ruth is keeping up drama momentum, having ditched her iconic curls and instead, debuting a brand new (and shocking) mullet hairstyle on Instagram. The dancer took to her Stories earlier this morning, answering fan questions, and while tea was spilt, it was the business-in-the-front, party-in-the-back 'do that had us in awe.
The look marks quite the departure from her usual glam and glossy curls, giving off major 70s rock-chic energy. It's a fearless move, but did we expect anything less from the bold and confident Julia-Ruth? (Spoiler: No!) Whether it's a new chapter post-MAFS or simply an experimental phase, one thing's for sure: she knows how to keep everyone talking...
For context and to really gauge how dramatic this transformation is, here's a look at the reality star's hair before:
And here she is rocking the brand new 70s-inspired mullet:
Now, as gorgeous as this hairstyle is (and before you go and make like Julia-Ruth with your own mullet haircut), we must speculate that it may, in fact, be a wig. After all, on social media, the star has rocked a number of different haircuts and colours, one day rocking a peroxide blonde bob and the next, XL waves. Case in point:
Nevertheless, wig or not, we're all for retro resurrection, especially when it comes to a style that's as edgy and on-trend as this one!
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 She is passionate about challenging outdated beauty stereotypes, championing inclusive representation in beauty, and educating readers on the trends, products and conversations shaping the industry today.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.
