When you hear the term “blonde bombshell,” who comes to mind? Pamela Anderson? Brigitte Bardot? Jayne Mansfield? Because if Martha Stewart isn’t on your list, you’re not paying attention.
The multi-hyphenate hostess extraordinaire put her expertise to good use last night, hosting a who’s-who in beauty and influencing for dinner at Flamingo Estate in Los Angeles, where she shared the latest from her skin-care brand, Elm Biosciences. But she also gave attendees a look at an unforgettable va-va-voom updo.
Channeling iconic 1960s hairstyles, Stewart’s golden blonde hair was impeccably piled atop her head, inconspicuously pinned to look as though it all just floated into place. Tendrils were left loose all around her head, including as a way to frame her side bangs, which swooped over one eye in an especially come-hither way.
Martha Stewart hosts Elm Biosciences Dinner held at Flamingo Estate on February 02, 2026 in Los Angeles, California. (Photo by Chad Salvador/WWD via Getty Images)Chad Salvador/Getty Images
And who was responsible for such a fabulous updo? Hairstylist Chris Appleton, of course, who’s been her go-to for voluminous hair transformations. He and Stewart shared a collaborative Instagram reel showing her before and after. (And let’s not kid around here—the before is gorgeous, too.)