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2015-present

Bella Hadid

The model who defined a generation of beauty

Bella Hadid has been on more magazine covers than any model of her generation. Her hair (long, dark, sleek, with face-framing pieces) and her face (defined cheekbones, strong jaw, fox-tilted eyes) have shaped what's read as desirable in commercial editorial since 2015. Her brow shape alone is cited by beauty editors as the most-imitated of the late 2010s. Her style is often described as Y2K-revival adjacent, anchored in low-rise denim, micro-cardigans, and minimalist tailoring.

Face shape: Long (see flattering cuts)

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Signature looks

  1. Sleek dark middle-part

    Long, dark, glossy hair with a sharp middle parting, blown out poker-straight or set to softly fall. The Bella signature, copied across editorial styling since 2017.

    Flatters a long (oblong) faceFlatters an oval faceFlatters a diamond face

  2. Slick-back low pony

    All hair pulled tightly back from the face into a low sleek ponytail at the nape, with no fringe or face-framing. A staple for her formal carpets.

    Flatters an oval faceFlatters a long (oblong) faceFlatters a diamond face

  3. Curtain-bang bob (2022)

    Sharp dark chin-length bob with face-framing curtain pieces, a deliberate departure from her usual long hair, debuted at runway shows in 2022.

    Flatters a long (oblong) faceFlatters an oval faceFlatters a heart-shaped face

Fashion signatures

  • Low-rise denim and crop tops
  • Micro-cardigans and minimalist knits
  • Heavy fringe and arched brows
  • Tinted lip and matte skin
  • Y2K-revival accessories

Why their style endures

Hadid's influence on the late-2010s and early-2020s beauty aesthetic is documented in industry retrospectives. Her brow shape (high arch, defined tail) is one of the most-imitated celebrity brows of the decade. The sleek dark middle-part is one of the most-copied hair shapes among Gen-Z women aged 18-26. Her partnership with brands across luxury fashion (Dior, Calvin Klein) and beauty (Charlotte Tilbury) has cemented her as a primary reference figure for commercial beauty publishing.

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