Gigi Hadid ditches her signature blonde hair for new dark look – see photos

Gigi Hadid Stuns Fans with Bold New Hair Transformation

By Katie Fitzpatrick | January 8, 2026

Gigi’s Dramatic New Look

Gigi Hadid unveiled a stunning new hair transformation on Thursday, marking a significant change from her signature honey-blonde locks. Her hairstylist, Dimitris Giannetos, revealed the supermodel’s new look on Instagram with a series of backstage photos from a recent photoshoot.

Gigi’s new style features a chin-length bob dyed matte black, which beautifully accentuates her light-colored eyes and sculpted cheekbones. Dimitris described the look as a “matte black mini bob,” and fans quickly flooded the comments section to express their admiration for her striking transformation.

Fan Reactions

Victoria’s Secret model Martha Hunt posted a series of fire emojis in response, while Lisa Rinna, known from The Real Housewives of Beverly Hills, commented: “GORGE.” A devoted fan shared, “This color is everything!” and another added, “Brunette looks good on Gigi!”

Achieving the Look

Dimitris shared insights with a leading fashion magazine on how the dramatic look was achieved. He explained that the shade was designed without red undertones, stating, “We wanted to do something different, something Gigi has never done. Matte black is the new black of 2026. It’s the cool, modern Gen Z black.”

“The mini bob is cool, it’s sexy, it’s modern. You can play with it behind the ear, you can leave some face-framing pieces. It’s very new and effortless,” he added.

Gigi’s Hair Evolution

While the 30-year-old is known for her honey-blonde hair, she occasionally experiments with bold new looks. For instance, she sported cherry red hair at the 2021 Met Gala and debuted a silver-blonde tone at Le Grand Diner du Louvre during Paris Fashion Week in March, which Dimitris dubbed “silver tequila.”

Haircare Routine

Gigi, a mother of one, is meticulous about her haircare routine. She shared her favorite trick for maintaining soft and luscious locks: “I’m not allowed to do anything with my hair. My goal is to keep it healthy. When I have time off, I do coconut oil in my hair, and I just put it in a bun and don’t wash it.”

“You can shower, obviously. But just keep your hair in a bun for like three days, keep the coconut oil in, and just keep it up, and then at the end when you wash it all out. When you wash it, do shampoo first, then rinse, then shampoo again, because if you do water first, then the shampoo doesn’t go in and your hair is still oily,” she explained.

Streamlined Beauty Routine

Since welcoming her daughter Khai in 2020 with her ex-partner Zayn Malik, Gigi’s hair, skin, and beauty routines have become more streamlined to save time. “I’ve really simplified my routine to just the necessities of the necessities. Obviously, when I’m working, I do more. But when I’m home, I’m on mom duty full-time,” she told a leading fashion magazine.

“I wake up in the morning, wash my face, moisturize, put on deodorant, and love to add a fragrance. But if I don’t have time, I’m not going to wear makeup. My hair is always in a bun, so it doesn’t get pulled out. Obviously, I still have moments where I get a little bit dressed up. Or I try to make me-time during the week, which is just a facial or take a really long shower just to relax.”