J.Lo is going for a sleek, sophisticated, yet effortless hairstyle that we'll be seeing everywhere this season. Here's how to recreate it.
In the midst of promoting her new film “The Office,” where Jennifer Lopez stars alongside Brett Goldstein, the singer and actress never tires of impressing with her absolutely iconic outfits. But that's not all: she uses every outing as an opportunity to test out the hottest beauty trends.
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Ballerina Bun – The Most Elegant Hairstyle of Summer 2026
Instead of returning to her signature long, straight, and flowing hair, Lopez is opting for the season's chicest styles. Just a few days ago, while in New York, she wowed us with a 2000s-style “malvinka” hairstyle paired with a pink outfit, and now she's once again turning heads with a style that has every chance of setting the trend for spring-summer 2026.
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It seems that J.Lo is saying goodbye to the classic slick back bun – the ultra-smooth bun with a straight parting that dominated previous seasons and which celebrities like Hailey Bieber have turned into a clean girl style calling card. It is being replaced by a much softer, more elegant and sophisticated version, already conquered by Kylie Jenner – the ballerina bun.
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Jennifer Lopez swaps classic slick back bun for ballerina bun
Lopez was spotted leaving the CBS studio in New York City wearing all black . The look itself is already synonymous with elegance, with a black coat, matching pumps, oversized sunglasses, and gold jewelry. However, when paired with a slicked-back hairstyle, with no parting, the final look takes on an even more captivating look.
Beauty tutorial – how to recreate a ballerina bun in the style of Jennifer Lopez
If you want to recreate this Jennifer Lopez-style hairstyle, start by combing your hair thoroughly. First, apply a styling cream or any light hold product to hold each strand in place but avoid the “wooden” effect.
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Using a comb, comb all your hair back and gather it into a ponytail. Secure with an elastic band, and form a braid from the rest of your hair and wrap it around the base until you have a bun. Secure with bobby pins or a second elastic band for security.
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The best thing about this hairstyle is that it doesn't have to be perfectly “slicked” like previous versions of sleek buns. Instead, it allows for a more relaxed finish that leaves the face open and conveys elegance.
Based on material from: Vogue.mx