Emma Stone made a striking entrance at the London Film Festival premiere of her new film Bugonia, revealing a fresh hairstyle and a strong sense of reinvention. After shaving her head for the role, she seems to be embracing every stage of regrowth with style and confidence. What she debuted was a chin-length bob, softly waved and styled with a deep millennial-coded side part, giving her look both texture and attitude.
Her journey to this bob was gradual. In recent months she moved from a pixie to a shag to an ultra-short style, gradually allowing her hair to grow into a more defined shape. This new length feels like the sweet spot: short enough to feel fresh, yet long enough to play with soft movement.
Hairstylist Mara Roszak handled the styling, crafting gentle waves that catch the light and a deep side part that gives the cut personality. The hair feels relaxed and dynamic rather than stiff or overly polished.
For the premiere, Emma paired her hairstyle with an elegant yet understated look. She wore a mustard-yellow Louis Vuitton slip dress with a square neckline and a column silhouette, styled by Petra Flannery. The dress was complemented with a matching shawl, a square brown handbag, and a bold dark red lip that tied everything together.
What makes this unveiling feel meaningful is that it’s not just about hair—it’s a statement. Emma has spoken before about how shaved her head for Bugonia challenged her identity and image. In a recent Vogue story she reflected, “The first shower when you’ve shaved your head? Oh my God, it’s amazing.” She also admitted she wished she’d had the chance to take the bald look onto the red carpet, saying, “I was bummed I wasn’t going out with it, just straight-up bald. I think that would have been fun.”
That openness adds emotional weight to this bob moment. It’s not just aesthetic; it’s part of a narrative of transformation, of owning each phase of change out loud. The haircut feels like a bridge between what she was and what she’s becoming.
On the red carpet, the contrast between her soft waves and the sharp lines of her gown created a compelling balance. The hairstyle draws the eye without shouting, giving her face structure while letting natural movement show. This kind of balance—between femininity and edge—has always been a part of Emma’s talent for style.
This bob also taps into current hair trends. Bobs are having a moment again, but versions infused with texture and individuality are leading the way. Emma’s softly waved take, with a deep side part, feels timely and modern, rather than retro.
The way she styled her look in London further reinforces the sense of thoughtful cohesion. Her dress’s warm tone echoed her natural hair color, while the accessories and makeup echoed the mood: bold but grounded. Nothing felt disregarded.