Zoë Kravitz Just Looks Right With an Electric Blue Microbob

The ever elusive Zoë Kravitz tends to keep a low profile but when she returns it’s always with a major beauty moment. After teasing a lob in The Batman trailer last October, the actor is back with another hair transformation and this time, it’s all about color.

For the upcoming thriller KIMI, Kravitz takes off her catsuit to play an agoraphobic tech worker with bright blue hair who accidentally comes across an audio file linked to a recent murder. Faced with leaving her apartment to report it, she has to overcome her fear of going outside while also avoiding a cast of unsavory individuals who want the file deleted for good.

It makes sense that Kravitz would undergo a dramatic transformation for the complex role by trading her signature braids for an electric bob that fits well with the eerie, hyper-tech reality in which the film takes place. There’s something so futuristic about cool blue tones that create a stark contrast between the hair and her face. The result: a look that feels fresh and edgy at the same time.

If you’ve been thinking about actually achieving that New Year resolution to give your beauty look an overhaul, a bold new hair color might be the solution. While we always recommend seeing a professional colorist for any major color changes, it’s never been easier to get the perfect hair color at home.

For starters, you’ll want to consider your hair texture. “Coarse, curly, or frizzy hair sucks up color faster and will become cooler-toned when you dye it, so it will look ashier, or slightly bluish,” says Dana Ionato. “Fine to medium hair textures don’t absorb color as easily and will become a slightly warmer tone when you add dye, meaning it will have orange, red, or copper undertones.”

After you’ve determined your color and how it will react to your hair, make sure you have a few boxes of bleach – if your starting hair color is dark– and dye on hand along with a tub of vaseline to prevent any skin staining (and make sure to always do a strand test first). With the right prep, you’ll be turning heads with your new look in no time.

Whether you’re thinking of warming things up with the ever-trendy ginger red or opting for a cerulean shade like Kravitz’s, playing with hair color feels very 2022. To see our girl with the blue bob in action, check out the trailer above and mark your calendars for February 10, when the film starts streaming on HBO Max.

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