The plot, costumes and beauty images tell a story of passion and social conventions with a gothic flair that fascinates. The hairstyles worn by Margot Robbie in the film “Wuthering Heights” are not just a stylistic device, but a full-fledged narrative tool. They convey the evolution of the heroine, her inner state and at the same time refer to historical prototypes.
The new Wuthering Heights is a film project that accurately captures the mood of cinema in 2026: an adaptation of one of the most famous novels about fatal love, written by Emily Bronte, directed by Emerald Fennell. The main roles are played by Margot Robbie and Jacob Elordi, and the soundtrack was created by pop star Charli XCX. In the gothic-romantic universe, where the director immerses the audience, there are many details and symbols hidden: from the scenery to the hairstyles of the main character Katie.
Her long blonde hair becomes a vehicle for memory, passion, and inner conflict. Along with the set design, it sometimes hints at the sensual connection between Katie and Heathcliff—even to the point of being overtly allusive. We take a look at the film's most striking hairstyles (spoiler-free) that are already set to go viral.
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“Corset” braid – dollhouse effect
According to the plot, Katie is married to Edgar Linton and lives in his luxurious estate. The space, which at first seemed like a safe haven, gradually turns into a gilded cage. Boredom and emotional emptiness prompt Katie and her husband's sister, Isabella, to experiment with hairstyles – as if with doll's hair.
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This is how the “corset” braid appears – a complex weave resembling lacing. It symbolizes the heroine's condition: outwardly flawless, but internally constrained. Her beauty is disciplined, almost decorative, while the pain breaks out from within.
Naturally brown hair
In the scenes where Katie and Heathcliff reveal their shared history, their hair is blown away by the harsh wind of the English moors. In contrast to the neat hairstyles in the Linton house, these shots demonstrate the true nature of the heroine. Loose, almost wild hair becomes a marker of freedom and passion, hidden under the pressure of social conventions. The images of Katie and Heathcliff deliberately rhyme: their hairstyles echo, enhancing the visual harmony of the characters and emphasizing their inextricable connection.
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Devil's Harnesses
With Heathcliff's return, Katie changes – and this is reflected in her hairstyle. In one scene, she appears with two voluminous plaits laid out on her forehead. Stylist Sian Miller calls them “diabolical”: the form of styling visually conveys the heroine's internal dissonance, her contradiction between marital status and true feelings. The image also refers to historical hairstyles and even to Scarlett O'Hara's hairstyle in the film “Gone with the Wind” – one of the key visual references for creating this character.
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Hidden gems
One of the most interesting, but at the same time the least noticeable, images is Katie's wedding scene. Under the white veil, as she walks across the moor to marry Edgar Linton, a luxurious hairstyle is hidden: a tress braid decorated with glued-on gems. This beauty image is a symbol of the heroine's frozen state. Like the “corset” braid, it embodies the tension between external brilliance and internal turmoil.
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Based on material from: Vogue.it