Joshua Goldman
Joshua Goldman
min read · July 9, 2025 · Entertainment

Nicole Kidman Embraces Natural Curls After Wig Fiasco at Balenciaga Show

Nicole Kidman rocked her signature straight blonde locks as she lead the stars in all-black ensembles for the Balenciaga show at Paris Fashion Week on Wednesday

SCANDALOUS STYLE: NICOLE KIDMAN ROCKS ALL-BLACK ENSEMBLE AT BALANCIA SHOW, BUT CAN HER CURLS MAKE A COMEBACK?

Paris Fashion Week just got a whole lot hotter with Nicole Kidman leading the pack in an all-black ensemble at the Balenciaga Haute Couture Fall/Winter 2025/2026 show! The Australian-American superstar, 58, stunned the fashion crowd in an oversized black suit jacket with tailored trousers, paired with sleek sunglasses and patent stilettos. But we can't help but wonder: is this just a temporary distraction from her biggest beauty regret - giving up on those luscious strawberry blonde curls?

It's no secret that Nicole has been experimenting with her hair, often opting for wigs or hair pieces to achieve the signature straight look. And while she's rocked some stunning styles in the past, even Cardi B couldn't out-glam her at the Balenciaga show! The rapper stunned in a sheer mesh lace wrap gown featuring a racy hip-high leg split, paired with sheer tights and patent stilettos.

The Moulin Rouge star wasn't the only star to turn out wearing a sleek all-black ensemble, with Cardi B also adopting the colour scheme

But back to Nicole's hair woes. In an exclusive interview with Allure, the Moulin Rouge star confessed that she regrets straightening her natural curls and has been trying to bring them back. "Why did I straighten my hair?" she lamented, reflecting on old photos from Days of Thunder. "I loved my hair there. That is my natural hair. Isn't that crazy?"

And it's not just us who are obsessed with her signature curls - even the paparazzi can't get enough! But don't worry, Nicole fans, there's hope for those ringlets yet. In an interview with The Scholarly Note, she revealed that she still has the power to bring back her natural hair, but it requires the right conditions (humidity and product, anyone?). "I can do that to my hair still," she shared, "but it needs to be kind of humid, and I need to use the right product."

It seems like Nicole's beauty struggles are far from over. But hey, at least she's not alone - fellow stars like Cardi B, Lauren Sanchez, Vittoria Ceretti, and Salma Hayek all opted for sleek black ensembles at the Balenciaga show.

The Australian-American star, 58, headed to the French capital on Wednesday for the Balenciaga Haute Couture Fall/Winter 2025/2026 show

And in case you're wondering, Tessa Thompson was also spotted rocking a racy black satin strappy gown featuring sheer lace panelling at the waist. Talk about a style squad!

But let's get back to Nicole's hair woes. In May, she owned up to her biggest beauty regret - giving up on those natural curls. And while we can't help but feel for the poor thing, it seems like she's still got some work to do (or should we say, some humidity to find?) to bring back those luscious locks.

Stay tuned for more updates on Nicole's hair journey and don't forget to follow us at The Scholarly Note for all the latest celebrity news and gossip!

Salma Hayek

Meanwhile newly-married Lauren Sanchez kept her ensemble conservative as she arrived in a black fitted buttoned-up coat-style midi-dress

Nicole looked effortlessly chic in an oversized black suit jacket with tailored trousers, as well as sunglasses and patent stilettos

Nicole also left her iconic long straight blonde hair down - after it was revealed the actress, who has naturally curly hair, often wears wigs or hair pieces to achieve the look

Rapper Cardi B put on a glamorous display in a sheer mesh lace wrap gown

She paired the gown with sheer tights and patent stilettos, with her dark locks in a voluminous curled 'do

Cardi B also showed off her floral bum tattoo through her mesh tights as she lifted up her dress at the show

Also in attendance on Wednesday was Salma Hayek, who opted for classic chic in a black velvet figure-hugging gown

Salma's velvet gown featured thick straps with a belt detail and she paired it with a shoulder bag and sunglasses

Lauren paired the dress with huge sunglasses and matte leather stilettos on the red carpet on Wednesday

She was also seen holding a Balenciaga coffee cup

Model Vittoria Ceretti also kept in line with the black theme, arriving in a black satin blazer with a matching full-length skirt

Vittoria opted for a fresh-faced look and wore her brunette locks in a natural wavy 'do

Tessa Thompson was another star spotted in black, as she opted for a racy black satin strappy gown

Tessa's gown for the fashion show also featured a sheer lace panelling at the waist

Nicole's mesh wig cap was visible as she posed for photos on the red carpet at Cannes Film Festival in May despite her real hair being weaved into it

The hair gaffe was Nicole's second mishap of the day after her hair piece appeared slightly off-centre to her natural scalp line when she sported an all-black ensemble