Actress Hannah Waddingham turned heads at two major British sporting events this summer with distinct bob hairstyles.
At Wimbledon, she debuted a short Italian bob with a deep side part, while at the British Grand Prix, she opted for a practical pinned-up look.
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The 51-year-old Ted Lasso star transitioned her blonde hair from a collarbone-skimming length to a chin-length cut for the tennis tournament.
Earlier, during the hot British Grand Prix weekend, she styled her hair into a soft front quiff and mini ponytail.
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Leading hairdresser and Osmo Ambassador Carol Ritchie praised the versatility of Waddingham's looks.
"A lot of people think once you've gone shorter, you lose the option of wearing your hair up, but Hannah shows that's not true," Ritchie said.
Ritchie noted that the updo technique keeps the actress cool during rising seasonal temperatures while maintaining shape around the face.
"By leaving softness around the front and lifting the hair away from the neck, she's created a look that's not trying too hard," she added.
The loose finish offers a flattering style for midlife women, with deliberate movement rather than a tight pull-back.
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"If a few wispy pieces fall out during the day, even better. It gives the style a relaxed finish," Ritchie explained.
For those looking to recreate the look, Ritchie recommended using texturizing products like dry shampoo at the roots to give shorter hair sections enough grip to stay pinned during a heatwave.
She suggested finishing with a light volumizing hairspray to hold the volume throughout daytime activities.
"Getting hair off your neck makes you feel cooler, but because there's still shape around her face, you don't lose that softness," Ritchie said.
She also highlighted the volume with Waddingham's fringe and swept-away finish.
For home styling, Ritchie advised preparing wet hair with a protective leave-in treatment before blow-drying to minimize frizz.
Once dry, she recommended using dry shampoo through the roots for grip and texture, then lightly backcombing the crown for lift before pinning the back strands.
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A final mist of hairspray keeps everything in place.
