At the world premiere of Wuthering Heights in Los Angeles, Margot Robbie captivated attendees with a striking look that combined glamour and literary inspiration, showcasing the rare “Margot Robbie Gilded Blonde.” The actress’s appearance was marked by a dramatic corseted Schiaparelli gown and a softly sculpted Brontë bun, which paid homage to the film’s source material and set the tone for an elegant event.
A Literary-Inspired Hairstyle Unveiled
Robbie’s updo, a romantic style dubbed the Brontë bun, was crafted by celebrity stylist Bryce Scarlett as a tribute to Emily Brontë, the author of Wuthering Heights. To complement the new hairstyle, Robbie’s longtime colorist Jacob Schwartz transformed her hair into a burnished, light-catching Gilded Blonde that reflected a moodier, more resonant tone than her previous bright Barbie press tour look. The color refresh was achieved using Schwarzkopf Professional products, with Schwartz serving as the brand’s U.S. Hair Color Trend Ambassador, and Scarlett also incorporated these products to create the star’s premiere-ready style.
Additionally, celebrity makeup artist Pati Dubroff enhanced Robbie’s look with a gently smoldering makeup design, focusing on windswept cheeks and dewy skin for a natural yet luminous finish.
Creating the Signature Brontë Bun
The Brontë bun’s texture and volume result from a careful multi-step process guided by expert techniques. First, BlondMe Bondfinity Deep Repair Oil is applied throughout the mid-lengths and ends to add shine and protect against heat damage. Soft, irregular curls are created using a 1¼-inch curling iron, with each curl pinned in flat clips to set as they cool.
Once cooled, the curls are loosened slightly and OSiS+ Dust It is worked into the roots for enhanced texture and grip. The curls at the crown, sides, and nape are gently broken up with a boar-bristle brush while preserving the ends for softness. Light backcombing adds volume, followed by a mist of OSiS+ Freeze Hairspray to hold the structure in place.
Hair is then gathered into two low ponytails, pinning each back and under to form a controlled but loose bun. The finishing touches include applying BlondMe Bond Repair Sealing Balm to ensure shine and flyaway control and a final layer of OSiS+ Freeze Hairspray for long-lasting hold.
Developing the Gilded Blonde Color Technique
Robbie’s Gilded Blonde was created through a complex coloring formula involving several Schwarzkopf Professional products. The process began with a smudge technique using Igora Royal at 20 volume developer for 5 minutes, applying shade 9-1 to the hairline and 8-11 for the base.
Lowlights utilized Igora Vibrance with a 6 volume developer for 20 minutes, combining shades 8-0, 7-55, and 9-55 to deepen the dimension subtly. Highlights were applied on the ends using Vario Blond Super Plus mixed with 20 volume BlondMe Precision Lightener to brighten and soften the tips.
A root gloss treatment employed Igora Vibrance at 6 volume developer, lasting 10 minutes, with the hairline receiving shades 9-0 and 9-1 during the last 5 minutes, and roots treated with 8-11 and 8-0 to harmonize throughout the hair.
The full hair was finished with a quick glossing of Igora Vibrance shade 9-55 and 9-0 at 6 volume developer for 7 minutes, ensuring an all-over luminous effect.
The Artistic Vision Behind the Look
The entire transformation highlights the careful balance of muse and makeup artistry, where every element, from the light-catching hair color to the relaxed but refined updo, was meticulously designed to reflect both the fashion of the premiere and the essence of Emily Brontë’s literary legacy. Robbie’s shift from the bright Barbie hues to this sophisticated Gilded Blonde signifies a thoughtful progression into a more dramatic and reflective style appropriate for the film’s atmosphere.
As the premiere has set the tone for Robbie’s upcoming roles, this look may influence trends within celebrity styling circles and hairstyling professionals alike, particularly those looking to blend historical inspiration with modern techniques. Given the involvement of Schwarzkopf Professional’s trend ambassadors and the visible attention to process detail, this moment could steer new directions in blond hair color and formal styling for red carpet events.
