Get the Look: Zendaya's "Challengers" Paris Premiere Hair

Celebrity stylist Ursula Stephen was the artist behind Zendaya's updated cascading blonde locks, which the singer/ actress sported at the Paris premiere of her 2024 film Challengers.

Zendaya went from her natural dark tresses to a new honey-blonde shade at the end of March, then took it even longer and blonder for the April 6 red carpet in Paris. Stephen added clip-in extensions and volume to create the star's old Hollywood glamour look.

Zendaya paired her long blonde waves with Bulgari diamonds and an all-white custom Louis Vuitton ensemble by Nicolas Ghesquière: a leather bustier, chiffon draped skirt, and wide leather belt. 

Zendaya rocking long blonde locks in Paris for the premiere of Challengers.

Styling Step-by-Step by Ursula Stephen:

  1. Once hair was freshly shampooed, I added the Healthy SexyHair Smooth Stunner Blowout Creme and blow dried straight to achieve a smooth, silky finish. 
  2. Next, I added clip-in extensions from The Hair Shop from the nape to temple. The Hair Shop has the best color match to enhance Zendaya's new blonde look.
  3. I then sprayed SexyHair's Protect Me Heat Protection Spray over the entire head to make sure the hair isn't damaged while heat styling. 
  4. Next, going section by section I sprayed SexyHair Spray and Stay Intense Hold Hairspray and curled the hair using a large barrel iron. 
  5. Since we were going for a smooth and glossy blowout look, I added in a few drops of The Hair Shop's Silk Drops to bump up the shine. 
  6. Lastly, I brushed the hair out and tucked both sides behind the ears to make it feel effortless. One last finish of Spray and Stay Hairspray, and Zendaya was good for all-night hold.