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Time of India
17-07-2025
- Entertainment
- Time of India
Kim Kardashian's hair revelation: Short, natural bob after 4-foot extensions has fans doing a double take
Tired of too many ads? Remove Ads A Natural Look That Surprised Everyone The Queen of Extensions In a world where perfection is often curated strand by strand, Kim Kardashian 's hair has become its own cultural phenomenon. From cascading, four-foot-long extensions that nearly touch her knees to platinum transformations and sculpted buns, the reality TV star turned business mogul has worn every look imaginable — often amplified to impossible extremes. But in the rare moments when the wigs come off and the extensions are shelved, we catch a glimpse of something even more powerful: Kardashian offered fans a look at her natural hair, and the response was nothing short of stunned admiration. In February 2025, she unveiled a freshly chopped bob courtesy of celebrity hairstylist Chris Appleton. 'Love this new chop on Kim, we got 7 inches off her hair! (No it's not a wig before u start lol),' Appleton wrote on Instagram. The post included a photo of the trimmed strands arranged into a heart shape on the floor, a playful yet symbolic farewell to her signature the bob debuted on the red carpet at the Fourth Annual Fifteen Percent Pledge Gala, it was her slicked-back Instagram selfie days later that truly captured the internet's attention. The usually voluminous, meticulously styled hair was replaced by a more pared-down, real-world look — understated, elegant, and surprisingly relatable. This wasn't the first time Kardashian stripped away the hair enhancements. A since-deleted TikTok from 2013 resurfaced showing her with shoulder-length, wispy blond hair alongside daughter North, lip-syncing to 'Baby, It's Cold Outside.' Though fleeting, the moment marked one of the few instances fans got a peek behind the glam natural hair appears considerably thinner and less styled than the polished looks we're used to — and that's precisely what makes it so compelling. It's an invitation to connect with the person beneath the persona, reminding fans that even the most image-conscious stars have their off-duty said, Kim's journey through the world of hair extensions is equally revealing. She's never denied her love for extensions and wigs. In fact, she's embraced them as tools of transformation. For the 2024 Vanity Fair Oscars party, she sported tape-in extensions by Great Lengths, a brand also loved by Demi Lovato. Before that, her go-to was Priscilla Valles' Keratin Bond extensions in collaboration with Glam Seamless. In a gushing 2021 Instagram story, she exclaimed, 'I'm obsessed... I don't know how I'll ever go back.'Yet go back she did — if only for a moment. Whether wrapped in Glam Seamless wefts or letting her natural strands breathe, Kardashian continues to show that hair, for her, is more than a style statement — it's a form of self-expression, and sometimes even reinvention.
Scotsman
08-07-2025
- Entertainment
- Scotsman
Experience Edinburgh's sporting heritage at pop up exhibition at St James Quarter
As part of the city-wide Edinburgh 900 celebrations, a new exhibition celebrating Edinburgh's rich sporting legacy opens this Wednesday at St James Quarter. Free and open to all, the exhibition invites visitors to explore Edinburgh Leisure's proud history of leisure and sport through engaging displays and stories. Sign up to our daily newsletter Sign up Thank you for signing up! Did you know with a Digital Subscription to Edinburgh News, you can get unlimited access to the website including our premium content, as well as benefiting from fewer ads, loyalty rewards and much more. Learn More Sorry, there seem to be some issues. Please try again later. Submitting... Located in a dedicated Edinburgh 900 pop-up on Leith Street, next to Mor Bakery, the exhibition showcases the 'City of Leisure' theme and features highlights from three captivating Edinburgh Leisure displays. Great Lengths & Your Health is for Life Discover Edinburgh Leisure's 27-year commitment to promoting active lifestyles and delve into the fascinating history of the city's Victorian swimming pools, including the iconic Royal Commonwealth Pool. Great Lengths exhibition delves into the history of the city's Victorian swimming pools Teeing Off Through Time Advertisement Hide Ad Advertisement Hide Ad Celebrate Edinburgh's prestigious golfing heritage designed to be displayed at the 125th Edinburgh Evening News Dispatch Trophy, held at Braid Hills Golf Course in May. Learn about the city's pivotal role in golf's origins, explore Edinburgh Leisure's six scenic golf courses, and uncover the stories behind historic tournaments like the Dispatch Trophy and Gibson Cup, which have shaped local golfing traditions for over 130 years. Whether you're a sports enthusiast, history buff, leisure enthusiast or simply curious, this exhibition offers a unique opportunity to experience Edinburgh's sporting spirit - all under one roof. Discover Edinburgh Leisure's 27 year commitment to promoting active lifestyles at the pop-up exhibition at St James Quarter Admission is free, and no booking is required. If you missed the exhibition at the Royal Commonwealth Pool last autumn, now's your chance to catch it in the heart of the city. You can learn about Edinburgh Leisure's Active Communities programmes, which support over 12,500 people affected by health conditions, disabilities, inequalities and poverty to get active; membership options including their 4-week summer pass, available now; fundraising initiatives; and volunteering opportunities too.
