Addison Rae Went California Blonde for Fall

If anyone knows about blondes having more fun it’s Addison Rae. A Britney Spears savant and up-and-coming pop princess, the multi-hyphenate entered her blonde era over the weekend at the Academy Museum Gala, and it’s safe to say the unexpected fall hair color trend is alive and well.

News writers, fashion people, and everyone else admired the fashion and beauty moments throughout the Academy Museum Gala’s red carpet, which was held in Los Angeles on October 19. From Kaia Gerber’s gothic My Fair Lady cosplay to Selena Gomez’s flippy bob, it was a night for the girls working on their fall mood boards. A look worth adding is Addison Rae, who’s fresh California blonde made it look like she just came back from a summer vacation on the West Coast.

As an homage to her upcoming single “Aquamarine,” Rae put a Gen-Z spin on Old Hollywood glamour with retro waves styled in a fresh caramel blonde color paired with a blue Alberta Ferretti lace gown. Crafted by hairstylist Bryce Scarlett, the effortless bouncy curls featured strands that framed Rae’s face in a subtle side part that felt glamorous and editorial-worthy but still fun—a marker of the pop star’s current style.

Makeup artist Nina Park created Rae’s low-key glam that included a pink glossy lip, fluffy brows, and a natural-looking complexion with pinched pink cheeks. Park used all Chanel Beauty products to achieve the look. Pared-back makeup like the singer’s continues to be a major fall beauty trend on the red carpet, with bold hair and archival gowns taking center stage.

One minute it’s a slow news cycle, and the next, everyone is surprising us with fall hair changes, Rae’s mermaid blonde included. From Dua Lipa’s black licorice hair to Kylie Jenner’s jet-black strands, the fall hair inspiration is everywhere. For now, we’ll be watching H2O: Mermaid Adventures and dreaming about Rae’s fresh California blonde.