Laura Dern's "Lowkey Bombshell" Waves Redefine Mature Hair at Venice
Laura Dern wore "lowkey bombshell" layered waves with '60s curtain bangs at Venice, styled by Dimitris Giannetos, proving long hair can work on mature textures.
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The takeaway
- Laura Dern debuted "lowkey bombshell" textured waves at the Venice Film Festival, styled by Dimitris Giannetos.
- The look featured piecey layered waves, '60s-style curtain bangs, and multidimensional blonde color mixing blond, dark, and light hues.
- Makeup artist Charlotte Hayward created a soft bronze look using Dior makeup, without blush.
Laura Dern arrived at the Venice Film Festival with what her hairstylist Dimitris Giannetos called "lowkey bombshell hair" — and the label fits. Giannetos shared a photo of the actress showing textured, loose waves that make fine, mature hair look voluminous and lifted, a result most stylists struggle to achieve with long lengths.
The look transforms Dern's layered blonde hair into piecey waves finished with classic curtain bangs styled à la the '60s. The dimension in her color — a mix of blond, dark, and light hues — amplified the body of the waves, adding visual depth that a single-tone blonde would flatten.
Dern let the hair carry the red carpet moment. Makeup artist Charlotte Hayward kept the face pared back, using Dior makeup to build a soft, bronze look — one that proved, per Bazaar's report, that skin can read youthful and vibrant without blush.
The actress did not commit to a single formula for the festival. Later in the week, she loosened the wave pattern, swapping the polished "lowkey bombshell" shape for a more relaxed version of the same cut.
The styling choice carries professional weight. Layered haircuts remain one of the most reliable tools for making mature hair look full. "Layered styles are one of the most flattering options for mature hair because they add softness, movement, and can create the illusion of fuller, healthier-looking hair," hairstylist Michael Gray previously told Bazaar.
The industry default for mature hair has long leaned toward shorter cuts — bobs and lobs — because they remove weight and build volume at the root. Dern's Venice appearance makes the counterargument: long hair with layered piecey waves, curtain bangs, and multidimensional color can deliver the same fullness without the chop.
For colorists and cutters advising clients over 50 who want to keep length, the formula is now visible on one of the most photographed red carpets of the season.
Source: Harper's Bazaar Beauty; Source: instagram.com
Olivia Hart
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Senior reporter covering business strategy at Eurasian Beauty Journal.
