Billie Eilish has proved herself to be a total chameleon when it comes to her hair. So far she’s ticked off a grungy slime-green root-pop, she’s channeled Marilyn Monroe with Old Hollywood blonde waves, she’s given us a rich shade of brunette, she’s tried baby bangs and jet-black hair, she paid homage to her mom with a shaggy bob, and she dabbled as a redhead for a hot minute.
Billie can effortlessly trade personas from rebellious to prim and back again without breaking a sweat, and we love to see it. After channeling her inner emo kid on her recent world tour, Billie’s switched gears once again to surprise everyone with a whole new vibe while gracing this year’s Oscars red carpet.
The singer paired her ultra-ruffled floor-length jet-black gown with a matching jet-black flicked bob and full, sweeping fringe. The retro reference is nothing new for Billie, who’s managed to find inspiration everywhere—from Holiday Barbie to throwback family pics .
Hairstylist and Evo creative director Tom Smith previously flagged off-black as an on-trend hair color to have on your radar, noting that Dua Lipa, Olivia Rodrigo, and Megan Fox are currently all rocking the shades. He explained that jet black is “extremely absorbent of light and can look very solid,” but this dainty hairstyle contrasts the deep color and gives it a fresh twist.
To recreate the ’60s curled ends, blow-dry hair with a round barrel brush, rolling the ends back on themselves. Then to intensify, use your straightener to lock the flick into place.
It’s not the first time we’ve seen a hair-flick trend; the flicked Barbie ponytail is set to be one of the biggest hairstyles this summer, and it follows that the flicked bob will take off, offering a cute update on the classic bob.
This article first appeared on Glamour U.K.
