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.
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.