At the 2025 Cannes Film Festival, Cara Delevingne surprised everyone with a bold and unexpected new look that marked a dramatic shift from her signature blonde locks. Known for her fearless approach to style, the model and actress debuted jet-black hair styled in a choppy shag cut, complete with edgy micro bangs and a wet-look finish. This goth-inspired transformation, complemented by a smoky eye makeup, instantly became the talk of the festival — proving once again that Cara is never afraid to push fashion boundaries and keep her fans guessing. What’s even more intriguing? This striking hairstyle was actually a wig, showcasing Cara’s playful approach to reinvention and style experimentation.
A bold new look takes the red carpet by storm
Cara Delevingne has once again reinvented herself in a dramatic and unexpected way. Known for her fearless approach to fashion and beauty, the model-turned-actor stunned audiences on May 21 at the Cannes Film Festival premiere of The History of Sound with a gothic-inspired hairstyle that was almost unrecognizable. Trading in her signature blonde locks for jet-black strands, Delevingne embraced a grungy new persona complete with micro bangs and a choppy shag cut. The transformation was so striking that many fans had to do a double take.
A goth-inspired transformation
Delevingne has never shied away from bold hair choices — from her pink pixie cut to edgy mohawks in the past — but this latest look marked a clear dive into gothic aesthetics. Her hair was dyed a deep jet black and styled into a wet-look texture that added to the overall moody vibe. The standout feature? Micro bangs, cut just about an inch above her eyebrows, giving the style a fresh, edgy feel. These tiny, choppy bangs have recently been popularized by other style icons like Miley Cyrus, but Cara’s take was uniquely fierce and tailored for the Cannes red carpet.
Adding to the impact, her eyebrows were also dyed black to match the hair, further enhancing the cohesive gothic effect. The transformation was masterfully created by L’Oréal Paris International Hair Artist Stephane Lancien, who brought this grungy vision to life.
Makeup to match the mood
The hair wasn’t the only thing turning heads. Delevingne’s makeup leaned into the dark glam vibe with a soft grunge style that complemented her hair perfectly. L’Oréal Paris Global Makeup Artist Harold James crafted an elegant smoky eye look using products like L’Oréal Paris Infallible Grip Liner and Paradise Big Deal Waterproof Mascara. The makeup added a mysterious yet polished touch, balancing the bold hair while staying true to the gothic inspiration.
The wig reveal and past dark hair looks
While this new hairstyle made a major splash, it turns out it wasn’t Delevingne’s real hair at all. The day after the History of Sound premiere, she appeared on the Cannes red carpet again for Colours Of Time with her classic long blonde hair, confirming that the gothic look was achieved with a wig. This playful switch shows just how versatile Cara is with her style and how she enjoys experimenting with different personas on the red carpet.
This isn’t the first time Delevingne has embraced dark hair and bangs. In 2023, during her time filming American Horror Story, she sported a dark brunette wig with blunt baby bangs. However, that style differed from this recent look in length and texture. The American Horror Story wig was longer, with smooth waves falling past her shoulders, while the Cannes look featured a shorter, choppier shag cut, lending it a more rebellious edge.
Why we love Cara’s bold choices
Cara Delevingne’s willingness to push boundaries and play with identity through her hair and makeup makes her a true style chameleon. Whether it’s edgy pink pixie cuts, dramatic mohawks, or gothic black wigs, she consistently keeps fashion lovers intrigued and inspired. Her ability to pull off such diverse looks with confidence reminds us that hair is a powerful form of self-expression.
As the Cannes 2025 festival continues, we’re excited to see what other surprises Cara—and the other stars—will bring to the red carpet. For now, this goth-inspired transformation has firmly cemented itself as one of the most memorable style moments of the season.
Cara Delevingne’s jet-black micro bangs and wet-look shag at Cannes 2025 showcased her fearless approach to style. Created by L’Oréal Paris artists and paired with soft grunge makeup, this dramatic wig transformation was a bold nod to gothic fashion, proving once again that Cara is always ready to reinvent herself and make a statement.
