Circa September 2023, Pamela Anderson shocked the nation after vowing a makeup hiatus, but what came next was even more groundbreaking: A redefining shift into hair. From one beauty hallmark to another, who'd have thought it, ey?
As such, over the last few years, we've seen the actor rock everything from retro poodle curls to a cloud shag and even a 1950s bouffant bob, but her most recent style comes courtesy of the 70s era. Enter: The featherlight bob that adds fullness to fine and thinning hair.
Earlier this week, Pam attended the Fashion Trust U.S. Awards 2026 in Los Angeles, California and debuted the featherlight bob in question. And as shown below in the red carpet pap snaps (try saying that three times as fast), it's a cut defined by soft, brushed out volume and middle parted fringe (think Jane Birkin adjacent softness).
What makes the cut so great for finer hair types, however, is its light and airy internal layering. The soft layers create a rounded silhouette which gives movement without sacrificing fullness, while the wispy, piecey fringe frames the face for density up front. The result? Blow-dried bounce that's polished yet never stiff.
That said, there is one caveat. If you do have fine hair and want to recreate this look for instant fullness, it's key that the layering is kept soft and minimal; Too many layers will make the ends look see-through and sparse.
Style-wise, Pam's hairstylist has created a curved-under finish (a very clever blow-drying technique that requires a round brush and patience). This contributes to the overall illusion of thicker ends and a fuller perimeter.
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Et voilà! Another bob, banked!
As the hair technicalities prove, the world of bobs is ever-expanding – and this might just be my favourite yet (at least until tomorrow, when seven more inevitably emerge).
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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.
