IT’S been called the ‘Karen’ haircut by some, but Molly Mae has been rocking her signature bob for a while now – and we love it.
But the blonde beauty recently revealed the real reason for the big chop, and it’s more relatable than you might think.
The former Love Islander was once known for her long, flowing locks, and even cashed in with her own line of hair extensions so fans could get the look too.
But all those years of bleaching caught up with her, Molly admitted on social media.
“My hair has gone so much healthier,” Molly confessed in the social media clip.
After a quick colour refresh and trim she showed off her fresh tresses.
“I was really worried about the condition of my hair a couple of months ago because I’d been bleaching it so much,” she said.
“I feel like in the summer I was white blonde, I was obsessed with it, but my god did my hair pay for it.”
But since going shorter and opting for a less bright blonde, Molly told fans how her locks had “come back to life.”
And while the bob itself is hardly revolutionary, it’s the “flicked” way she wears the ends that’s the trendsetting factor.
“I’ve been wearing it flicked out so it kind of bends out,” Molly told sister Zoe in a video on her social media pages.
“And that makes me feel a bit more like cool girl vibes.
“Whereas when I flick it under, I feel a bit old maiden.”
Molly-Mae first debuted her new look as she walked in the L’Oréal Paris Le Défilé show in September, after her longtime, trusted stylist Jack Luckhurst persuaded her to embrace a bold ‘do.
At the time, he called it a “satin bob”, and told Cosmopolitan: “We cut this bob because we wanted a wow factor moment and also fancied a change with day-to-day styling.
“This is easy for Molly to manage herself at home but also gives such a new image for her and me when creating new looks.”
When Molly does opt for her signature up-do there’s “great little product” for keeping flyaways and baby hairs under control that she swears by.
The Smooth Company’s flagship Smooth Stick is designed to tame your mane – and that’s exactly what Molly-Mae uses it for.
The mum-of-one shared how she only came across the product when it was given to her by a hairdresser.
Now, she’s made it a permanent fixture in her beauty arsenal for securing her sleek hairstyles in place.
“It’s like a baby hair wand,” she said while demonstrating the product on YouTube.
“I actually sometimes do this anyway with my eyebrow gels if I’ve ever got flyaways.
“Technically, this is the same thing – you could use this on your brows too.”
Molly-Mae’s glow-down from ‘glamour model’ to ‘yummy mummy’
Celebrity PR Expert, Ed Hopkins told Fabulous: “I believe Molly-Mae Hague‘s new look is more than just a style change but a powerful statement of who she is becoming.
“It underscores her journey towards authenticity, maturity, and sophistication and is likely to enhance her success and influence in the years to come.”
Brand and Culture Expert Nick Ede agreed, and told Fabulous: “Molly-Mae has transformed herself into a yummy mummy who has ditched the glamour model style for a more relaxed and natural look.
“She’s becoming more down to earth and relatable to people and cleverly showing a softer side which will win her legions more fans in the process.”
According to Ed Hopkins, Molly-Mae’s chic new look could be “highly lucrative” for the star.
Ed told Fabulous: “Molly-Mae Hague’s transformation towards a more natural, chic look seems to be a testament to her personal growth and evolving style.
“This change, which has become more pronounced since she became a mother, appears to reflect her journey towards embracing authenticity and sophistication.
“It’s possible that this new image could be highly lucrative for Molly-Mae.
“Her chic, understated style might appeal to a wider audience, including more mature demographics and high-end brands, potentially opening up lucrative endorsement deals and partnerships.
“By adopting a more elegant look, she seems to align herself with premium and luxury brands that favour natural beauty and sophistication, which could lead to higher-paying collaborations.
“Additionally, with consumers increasingly valuing authenticity and natural beauty, her new image could be both timely and marketable.”
Nick Ede agreed and told Fabulous: “She has started to promote some really great luxury brands including the cosmetics brand Tatcha and with her laid back look she will make a lot of money from brands looking to align with her.”
Ed also noted that Molly-Mae’s transformation may be a sign that she is looking to step away from her reality show past.
He continued: “Molly-Mae’s transformation also seems to symbolise her desire even more so to well and truly step out of the shadow of her Love Island persona.
“The shift to a more mature and unique style appears to demonstrate her growth and her wish to be seen as an individual beyond her reality TV beginnings.
“By shedding the bold, flashy look associated with her time on Love Island, she might be rebranding herself as a serious businesswoman and influencer who is carving out her own identity.
“This new look helps her stand out in the crowded influencer market, showcasing her as a trendsetter with a distinctive, refined aesthetic.”
Nick agreed and claimed: “Shedding the flash looks she previously went for, she’s also detaching herself from the Love Island stereotype and stepping out as her own person with a cool look that’s not flashy but totally on trend.
“Gone are the ‘look at me’ posts and in are family style posts and trend led fashion statements.”
