Navigating naturally textured hair can be a challenge, especially when the waves and curls lose their definition and turn frizzy. But as any beauty enthusiast knows, managing unruly hair without the help of hot tools is possible with the right routine and products.
For Katy Perry, stepping out in style at the Balenciaga Spring 2025 show during Paris Fashion Week on Monday, September 30, proved just that. Celebrity hairstylist Andrew Ly worked his magic to create a look that combined modern flair with a touch of ’90s nostalgia. “We’re maintaining Katy’s length,” Ly explained as he prepped her hair for the runway. “We’re giving her a flat iron press to create that natural, ’90s messy texture. It’s a lived-in look.”
To add to the sleek aesthetic, Ly also attached hair extensions at Perry’s roots to reduce volume and flatten the overall appearance. The transformation left Perry with long, cascading brunette locks that fell effortlessly down to her waist. In typical Perry fashion, the singer added a humorous touch, quipping, “Orlando’s gonna have fun trying to cut this out of my head when I get home,” referring to her partner, actor Orlando Bloom.
Complementing her striking hairstyle was a subtle, yet polished, makeup look crafted by renowned artist Hung Van Ngo. Perry’s fresh-faced glow was achieved through filled-in eyebrows, a soft foundation, bronzed cheeks, and lush lashes. The star joked about the detailed process behind the seemingly effortless glam, saying, “He’ll do my face for three hours, but it’ll feel like I just woke up.” Given she had just flown in from Australia after performing at the AFL Grand Final on Saturday, September 28, Perry admitted she was still adjusting. “I have no concept of what time or day it is,” she joked.
The final touch to Perry’s look was her bold and unique Balenciaga outfit—a luggage-style dress complete with pockets and straps, reflecting her playful sense of style. “I’m really excited about my outfit because it’s very representative of how I feel and see myself stylistically,” Perry said. “It maintains a sense of humor, irony, and sarcasm, but at a high, chic, streamlined level.” She added, “Today, I’m wearing what looks like a couple of duffle bags reconfigured for my body.”
Perry embraced the quirky design, spinning for the cameras and playfully declaring herself “luggage” as she tucked lipsticks into one of the dress’s chest pockets.
With her perfectly tousled hair, fresh-faced beauty, and one-of-a-kind fashion sense, Katy Perry turned heads at the Balenciaga show, proving once again that she’s a master of blending humor with high fashion.
