> At a Glance
> – Gigi Hadid revealed jet-black chin-length bob on Jan 8 Instagram post by stylist Dimitris Giannetos
> – The “Matte Black” look was created for a Maybelline shoot; permanence unknown
> – Last blonde sighting was December on a Super Bowl ad set in NYC
> – Why it matters: Celebrity hair swaps drive trends, and Hadid’s dramatic color departure signals a bold new style era
Gigi Hadid has swapped her trademark blonde for an inky black bob, debuting the dramatic switch via her stylist’s Instagram on January 8.
The Big Reveal
Dimitris Giannetos dubbed the color “Matte Black” in his post, showing the 30-year-old model with a sleek, chin-grazing cut. The makeover appears tied to a Maybelline campaign, leaving fans guessing whether the change is temporary or here to stay.
From Blonde To Black
Hadid’s hair history includes:
- Honey and platinum blonde shades as her signature
- A silver-sheened bob wig revealed at the 2025 Le Grand Dîner du Louvre
- Fiery red locks for the 2021 Met Gala, inspired by The Queen’s Gambit
| Year | Look | Type |
|---|---|---|
| 2021 | Light ginger with cinnamon | Permanent dye |
| 2025 | Silver-sheened bob | Wig |
| 2026 | Matte black bob | Unknown |
Recent Sightings
Before the color swap, Hadid was last photographed blonde in December while filming a Super Bowl commercial in New York. She’s been spotted recently at Broadway’s Waiting for Godot with boyfriend Bradley Cooper and on autumn outings with Taylor Swift.
Key Takeaways
- Hadid’s black bob marks her darkest color transformation to date
- The change was unveiled via her stylist’s Instagram on January 8
- Fans await confirmation if the shade is permanent or campaign-only
With one salon session, the supermodel has rewritten her style narrative and set the beauty world abuzz.
