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I Almost Didn’t Recognize Zendaya With Her New Bob Haircut

Zendaya is undoubtedly one of this generation’s most stylish it-girls. She has always set fashion trends, whether it be her iconic red carpet outfits or her flawless makeup looks. And now, her newest haircut is making her look almost unrecognizable, and fans are rushing to the hair salon to get it. 

On Dec. 21, Zendaya debuted her bob haircut in a post on Instagram. This was after fans noticed her new look at a recent Q&A panel event that she attended for her hit show Euphoria. Fans obviously couldn’t help freaking out about how good she looks. She started trending within minutes, with fans giving her the nickname *Bobdaya.*

One fan tweeted, mesmerized by her beauty, “Zendaya is so stunning it’s insane.” Another wrote, “I’m obsessed with Zendaya’s new haircut, she’s so fine”. Some fans are even using this moment as motivation to go cut their own hair. She even posted this hilarious fan reaction to her IG story, reminding fans that she most definitely reads their chaotic tweets. 

Many also pointed out how Zendaya’s look is reminiscent of the 2010’s business casual nostalgia. One fan tweeted, “Not Zendaya—actually, Bobdaya bringing back the grey vest/white shirt era from 2010. We have been through SO MUCH”. Others noticed how similar her look is to the iconic Rachel Green haircut from Season 1 of the hit ‘90s sitcom Friends. Fans also tweeted about how Zendaya and Wednesday star Jenna Ortega are entering their short hair era. 

Now, if you want to try this bob haircut out for yourself, Zendaya’s glam team posted all the deets on Instagram. First, celebrity hair colorist Tracey Cunningham showed all the products she used to get Zendaya’s caramel-colored highlights. Celebrity stylist Ursula Stephen, who has done Zendaya’s hair for many events like the Met Gala, was the one who cut her hair to perfection. Lastly, another one of Zendaya’s regular hairstylists, Tai, showed the products she used to get Zendaya’s simple blowout hairstyle. 

Overall, Zendaya’s latest haircut is the perfect trendy hair inspo for the upcoming new year. She continues to prove that she’s a style icon, and I wouldn’t expect anything less from her. 

Katherine is a student at Stevens - The Institute of Business and Arts, majoring in Business Administration in St. Louis, MO. When she's not writing for Her Campus, you can find her posting on her blog, drinking her favorite coffee, and making playlists on Spotify! Feel free to follow her on Instagram to keep up with her latest posts @Kadiskreations 💖