Based in Paris for the promotion of Stormwindhis modern adaptation of Wuthering Heights by Emily Brontë, Margot Robbie treats herself to a new hair shine. On the red carpet, alongside Jacob Elordi, the actress leaves her usual Hollywood blonde for a moment for a soft hairstyle, halfway between romantic heroine and Y2K it girl.
In front of the Grand Rex, where the film directed by Emerald Fennell is presented before its French release on February 11, 2026, the star goes full method dressing. She extends her character of Catherine Earnshaw with a 19th century-inspired beauty look, but twisted by a detail straight from the 2000s. One detail is enough to change everything.
In Paris, Margot Robbie reinvents the loose bun of the 2000s
That evening, Margot Robbie appeared with a loose bun worn low at the nape of the neck, slightly unstructured. The material remains supple, almost vaporous, while a few curly strands escape around the face and along the nape of the neck. The whole thing evokes the romantic portraits of the 19th century, but photographed in the harsh light of Parisian flashes.
This choice fits perfectly with the universe of Stormwinda passionate drama where Catherine Earnshaw embodies tormented love. The hairstyle reflects this tension: romantic but not wise, worked without appearing fixed. Margot Robbie thus extends her character off-screen, proof that method dressing is not only about the wardrobe, but also about the hair.
The fuzzy Y2K bun reminiscent of Britney Spears and Jennifer Lopez
If this low, fuzzy bun seems retro, it especially speaks to an entire generation who grew up with Y2K red carpets. After the very straightened 90s, women sought more bohemian and “effortless” hairstyles: the fuzzy bun then became obvious. Britney Spears, Jennifer Lopez and Jessica Alba had adopted it well before Instagram.
Unlike the pulled ballerina bun, this version lets the natural texture live. The face instantly appears softened, as if slightly lifted, without a helmet effect. It’s this mix of sophistication and faux-negligee that still seduces in 2026, from the office to romantic dinners, including civil weddings.
Quick tutorial for copying Margot Robbie’s loose bun
The good news is that this bun is much simpler than it looks. On mid-length or long hair, start by preparing the material. Either you curl the entire hair for a very bohemian look, or you save time by lightly backcombing a few strands for volume and curling only the front strands. Here are the key actions to remember:
- Gather the hair into a soft low tail, without tightening the elastic too much;
- Twist the length then roll it into a bun, leaving a few ends sticking out;
- Gently pull on certain strands to create blur, release two strands around the face and let some fall to the nape of the neck;
- Secure with a few pins and a light hairspray, just to hold without setting.
On fine hair, a texturizing spray or volumizing powder helps to give hold. On thick or curly hair, it is better to tame frizz with a light cream and limit backcombing. Even with a simple long bob, you can cheat by making a fuzzy half-tie which keeps the spirit of the loose bun, perfect for a Parisian evening or an impromptu date.