Anya Taylor-Joy Channels Pulp Fiction Cool With a Sleek Black Bob

1. Anya Taylor-Joy, the Ultimate Hair Chameleon

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If there’s one thing I’ve learned watching Anya Taylor-Joy, it’s this: she fears zero hairstyles. Yes, she’s one of the great blondes of our time, but she never stays in one lane for long.

We’ve seen her go fire-engine red in The Queen’s Gambit, deep brunette in Split, and almost bald as Furiosa in Furiosa: A Mad Max Saga, the prequel to Mad Max: Fury Road. And honestly? She ate every single one of them.

Quick confession: unlike Charlize Theron, she didn’t shave her head for real. Prosthetics did the heavy lifting. Still, the commitment alone deserves applause.

2. When a Hair Switch Hits You Right in the Feelings

Every time she debuts a new look, I feel two things at once. Awe. And mild jealousy.

We’ve all had that haircut we’d like to forget. Anya? She just collects iconic looks like trophies. It’s unfair, but also inspiring in a “maybe I should book that risky haircut” kind of way.

So when she popped up on Instagram this week with a fresh transformation for British GQ, I stopped scrolling. Immediately.

3. That Pulp Fiction Moment We Didn’t Know We Needed

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This look gave me instant flashbacks to Pulp Fiction. You know the one.

If you haven’t seen it, please pause your life and fix that. It stars John Travolta, Samuel L. Jackson, and the forever cool Uma Thurman as Mia Wallace.

That jet-black bob? Cinematic history. Sharp. Shiny. Dangerous. It’s been copied for decades, and now Anya has added her own gothic twist.

4. The Wig, the Shape, and the Genius Behind It

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To get the look, Anya teamed up with her go-to hair wizard, Gregory Russell. He took her from blonde siren to full goth cool in one swoop.

Yes, it’s a wig. But wow, what a wig. The cut hits right at the jaw, curves in softly, and frames her face like it was custom-built.

Gregory splits his time between editorials and A-list glam, working out of Andy LeCompte Salon. That experience shows. This wig isn’t just hair. It’s architecture.

5. Why This Bob Works So Well

Here’s what makes the style magic:

  • The blunt fringe has soft, rounded edges
  • The ends are slightly feathered, not stiff
  • A few wet-look strands add drama
  • The length highlights her cheekbones

In one shot, she gives full Blue Steel energy. I laughed. Then stared. Then saved the image.

6. Glam Details That Seal the Deal

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The finishing touches matter, and this team nailed it.

Her vampy red nails came courtesy of LA nail artist Kim Truong. Makeup was done by Sydney-born pro Georgie Eisdell, serving porcelain skin, bold liner, and that classic red lip.

And let’s be real. As a Dior girl, an iconic red lip isn’t optional. It’s part of the contract.

7. Final Thoughts, From One Hair Lover to Another

Scrolling through Anya’s feed, you start to notice a pattern. Dark lashes. Clean liner. Red lips. Old-Hollywood confidence with a modern edge.

This bob may be temporary, but the impact isn’t. It’s a reminder that hair grows back, wigs are magic, and sometimes a bold change is exactly what you need.

Now excuse me while I seriously reconsider my next salon appointment.

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