Julia Fox Ditches Blonde for Bold Black: Inside Her Latest Hair Flip

In a move that sent ripples through the fashion world, Julia Fox unveiled her latest hair transformation in New York City, ditching her grown-out blonde for a jet-black cropped style that screams bold celebrity hair reinvention.

This latest flip, her second major chop of 2025, cements her status as a fearless style icon unafraid of dramatic shifts in appearance. As images of the new look flood social media, fans and critics alike ponder the motivations behind this striking change from light to dark tones.

The Big Reveal in NYC

Fox stepped out on 5 December 2025, turning heads with her freshly cropped jet-black hair during a casual appearance in the city. The cut marks a sharp departure from the bleach blonde pixie she debuted back in January at the premiere of her film Presence, which had since grown out.

That earlier style, described as a 'curtain crop' – a softer pixie with a floppy middle part – drew comparisons to iconic film characters like Keira Knightley in Bend It Like Beckham. It was hailed as a cool-girl haircut perfect for 2025 reinventions, versatile for any age and hair type.

She paired the new do with a bold-shouldered leather jacket over a striped button-down, a matching midi slit skirt, sheer tights, and peep-toe mules – blending corporate edge with downtown cool. No stylist was credited, leaving speculation: did she cut it herself, as in past moments?

A Year of Hair Experiments

2025 has been a whirlwind for Fox's tresses. In January, she kicked off with a silvery curtain crop and bleached brows, giving an otherworldly vibe while heading to film Watch What Happens Live.

June brought curled inky black locks at film promotions, echoing Met Gala trends. July saw wet-looking waves and gothic makeup at Marc Jacobs. August had long extensions in soft curls for another gothic outing.

Each change seems calculated yet impulsive – perhaps reflecting her memoir's honesty. Short cuts like hers are praised for low-maintenance; stylist Sam Rubinstein noted, 'It's the most low-maintenance, androgynous, easy-to-style haircut out there. It gives nonchalant coolness.' Fox has confessed regrets, like the silver bob she 'immediately regretted' in January.

Buzz on Social and Beyond

Social media erupted with mixed takes. One X post declared: 'Julia Fox Shaves Her Head Again — Her Second Total Hair Chop of the Year.'

Another X Post declared : 'Julia Fox steps out in NYC with a fresh cropped haircut and a sharp winter look. Her new jet black style and bold outfit turned plenty of heads.' Enthusiasm prevails, but some question if it's reinvention or restlessness.

Her moves align with 2025's trend towards bolder cuts signalling confidence. As expert Luke Hersheson put it, 'Letting go of it is a sign of how confident someone is feeling.' Fox's flip invites admiration, with a touch of scepticism – art, or saga?

Fox's dramatic switch to raven black also coincides with whispers of a new creative chapter. In late October, she joined the cast and took on executive producer duties for Loser, a gritty thriller adaptation from writer Colleen McGuinness and directors Radio Silence, delving into themes of self-sabotage and raw ambition amid personal unraveling

The jet-black crop is allegedly the visual starting point for her on-screen character—an unhinged dominatrix-turned-performance artist—further blurring the line between Fox's life and her art.