Kendall Jenner Goes Topless to Reveal Her New Bob Haircut and Color

The star revealed her new chop and dye job with—what else?—an Instagram photo shoot.

Kendall Jenner before she got a bob haircut and brunette dye job
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Kendall Jenner has officially brought her rich-girl blonde era to an end. And I have to say, I'm sorry to see her honey blonde locks go. Dyed by colorist Jenna Perry with Carolyn Bessette Kennedy as Jenner's chosen inspiration, it was a look that served the model well on the fashion month circuit. Dramatic beauty transformations pair perfectly with extravagant runway looks.

Two months later, though, the 29-year-old revealed via topless photo shoot that she's found a new cut and color for fall: a chin-length brunette bob. Unlike the wavy blunt bob Rihanna has been rocking lately, Jenner's version appears to have some subtle point cutting to soften the ends and add texture. The result is a bob that tapers toward the jaw for a graduated, feathered effect.

A photo of Kendall Jenner retiring her long blonde locks in favor of a brunette bob.

Kendall Jenner retires her long blonde locks in favor of a brunette bob.

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Chopped and styled with a sleek middle part by Tamás Tüzes, Jenner's new haircut is much shorter than the bobs she's had before in 2016, 2017, and 2018. But it's no surprise to see her jumping on the celebrity bob hair bandwagon. Last year, the style trended so hard it became a meme and inspired countless public figures to take the plunge. Now, Jenner is good company with fellow bob fanatics such as Gigi Hadid, Selena Gomez, and Lily Collins.

A photo of Kendall Jenner posing nude to reveal her new cut and color on Instagram.

Kendall Jenner poses nude for photographer Mert Atlas to reveal her new cut and color on Instagram.

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Because photographer Mert Alas shot the photos in black and white, it was hard to tell exactly which shade Jenner and colorist Matt Rez decided to go with for her transitional winter look. I guessed it hewed closely to her natural shade of dark brown. Photos of Jenner soft-launching her haircut at Sushi Park with a Hailey Bieber-esque leather bomber jacket and baseball cap proved my theory.

One can certainly understand why she'd be eager to lose several inches and add some depth back after bleaching her previously shoulder-length hair from root to tip. Even with damage-repairing treatments and careful maintenance, it's no easy feat keeping processed bottle blonde hair healthy, especially when you're constantly having it professionally styled for shoots and events. It's possible that Jenner decided to cleverly disguise some light breakage with a cut and color that will allow her hair some time to recover.

A photo of Kendall Jenner flaunting her curves in new topless photos shot by photographer Mert Alas.

Kendall Jenner flaunts her curves in new topless photos shot by photographer Mert Alas.

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In any case, I'm excited to see how Jenner styles her new look for holiday party season. Contrary to popular belief, bob haircuts are more versatile than you think. Even if updos are out of the question, she could absolutely go for a slicked-back wet look or add accessories such as ribbons, headbands, and barrettes.

Hanna Lustig
Staff Writer

Hanna Lustig is a staff writer at Marie Claire, where she gets to gab every day about the topics she holds most dear: fashion, beauty, and celebrity. Hanna’s editorial journey began with formative internships at Elle and InStyle, where she was lucky enough to work for some of the smartest women in media while she was still in college. Hanna then accepted a digital culture reporting fellowship at Insider, where she helped carve out a new beat dedicated to covering influencers. Those experiences later served her well as a staff writer at Glamour, where she developed a knack for spinning quick turnaround celebrity news and trend reporting into juicy long-form feature stories.

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