We’re Obsessed With Gigi Hadid’s Dramatic Hair Transformation to Start 2026

If you were thinking of changing your hair this year, take your lead from this supermodel.

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Get in girls, we’re going to the hair salon!

The start of a new year is always a good reason to try out a new hairstyle, as it marks the end of something old and the beginning of something new. Gigi Hadid clearly knows this to be true, as hair stylist Dimitris Giannetos took to Instagram this week to show how they shook up her signature blonde look with not just a color change, but also a dramatic change in length and style.

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The mini bob has been rising in popularity recently, as it’s an ultra-chic hairstyle that can practically elevate any look you wear throughout the year. Whether you’re someone who adores a more sporty aesthetic or a softer vibe, a blunt cut like Hadid’s will give your look extra points in the edgy category.

In addition to being extremely fashionable, this trendy hairstyle is also praised for its effortlessness. As noted in Teen Vogue, the popular mini bob (also known as a “bixie cut”) can be an easy-to-maintain look thanks to its short length. The outlet also spoke to the cut’s versatility, allowing those who want something more dramatic in 2026 to explore endless ways to style their hair.

And Hadid’s not the only one who fell in love with this fad recently. Case in point, Hailey Bieber took the long brunette tresses she rocked for most of 2025 and gave them a big chop before the year’s end. Another star embracing the mini bob is Ice Spice, who showed how this cut looks incredible with any color.

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Still, let’s say you’re not the biggest fan of cutting most of your hair off, or maybe you don’t personally feel like the mini bob look is for you. That’s perfectly fine because a mini bob isn’t the only way to start 2026 with a bang!

Just like her older sister, Bella Hadid is giving social media some hair inspiration to replicate if they’re feeling up for something different. This Hadid sister decided to switch up her look back in 2025 by changing up her color, dropping her signature darker tones to go for something a little brighter (and blonder).

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Trying out a cool color you’ve never had before is yet another way to introduce a new aesthetic into your 2026 style, and the best part is that you can go as small or bold as you want. Just like butter yellow and cargo pants, we’re leaving boring hair in 2026. All that’s left to do is call up your stylist and get to planning.

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