Bella Hadid’s Blonde Transformation at Cannes 2025 Is the Talk of the Town

When Bella Hadid arrives at Cannes, the world takes notice. But at the 2025 Cannes Film Festival, the 28-year-old supermodel didn’t just walk the red carpet—she stole the show with a breathtaking blonde hair transformation that’s already become fashion’s favorite moment.

Hadid stepped out at the iconic Hôtel Martinez on May 12, revealing a soft, honey-blonde hue that marked a dramatic shift from her signature brunette look. The color—crafted by celebrity colorist Jenna Perry—was styled in a tousled updo that exuded effortless Riviera glamour. Fans and beauty insiders alike are calling it the "NYC Blonde", a warm, golden shade that flatters her bronzed complexion and brings a soft elegance to her entire look.

Hadid's entrance was pure fashion gold. She wore an all-white ensemble that perfectly echoed the understated elegance of Cannes: a corseted white top with architectural lines, paired with matching bootcut pants that moved with a subtle flair. She completed the look with vintage Saint Laurent heels, a classic Manhattan bag, and mirrored sunglasses—evoking both modern cool and vintage screen siren.

This refined outfit not only aligned with Cannes' newly updated red carpet dress code—favoring sleek silhouettes over voluminous gowns and provocative cuts—but also showcased Hadid’s ability to make bold fashion statements with minimalist restraint.

Though Bella has experimented with lighter tones before—a honey blonde moment in 2022 and a pink-dip dye back in 2016—this is her most polished hair transformation to date. The “NYC Blonde” is a custom blend of warm honey, wheat, and beige tones that look sun-kissed rather than bleached, natural yet unmistakably editorial.

Crafted by Jenna Perry, who also works with the likes of Emily Ratajkowski and Dua Lipa, the color offers a more subtle take on the blonde trend dominating the 2025 beauty scene. It’s an antidote to the platinum and icy tones we often see during awards season—softer, warmer, and infinitely wearable.

Social media lit up the moment Bella’s blonde hair debuted. Fashion bloggers, stylists, and fans flooded Instagram and X (formerly Twitter), calling her look “Old Hollywood meets downtown NYC” and likening her to screen legends like Grace Kelly, Brigitte Bardot, and even Claudia Schiffer in her heyday.

Beauty influencers are already dubbing the “NYC Blonde” the must-have color for summer 2025, and salon searches for “Bella Hadid blonde” are reportedly spiking across Paris, New York, and LA.

With the festival still unfolding, and multiple red carpets and events to come, all eyes will remain on Bella Hadid. Whether she leans further into this new blonde persona or surprises us again, one thing’s certain—she’s not just a model. She’s a mood-setter, a trend catalyst, and, once again, the defining face of the Cannes Film Festival.

Featured image courtesy: Instagram/@bellahadid