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E! Online
A live TV makeover?
Jenna Bush Hager
was hair for it.
In fact, the
Today
host agreed to
ditch her long locks for blunt bob
after an on-the-fly consultation, according to hairstylist
Chris McMillan
, who was the one to make the cut after talking with producers.
“I literally got 10 minutes with her,” he told E! News’
Francesca Amiker
in an exclusive interview, explaining that he only “blow dried her roots” as preparation before stepping in front of the camera. “I just ripped the Band-Aid off and did it on air.”
So, why did he
choose a bob
for Jenna, who typically wore her signature blonde hair down in loose waves? ”
Leslie Bibb
was co-hosting for two days and her CLB—c–ty little bob—was the inspiration,” Chris quipped. “People are, for the summer, going for a chop above the shoulders.”
Besides, a bob is a safe choice for those who want to experiment with shorter hair, but are not quite ready for a pixie cut.
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“As dramatic as it is, it grows out,” Chris explained. “It grows out and it’s going to be really healthy. You’ve got a nice perimeter. You get rid of the dead ends. You get rid of some bad color. You even have some layers. It’s sort of like a re-diagnose of the hair.”
Plus, Chris noted that a bob fits with Jenna’s lifestyle.
“She can wear a low ponytail for when she works out,” he shared, adding that he “made sure that the front was long enough” so the 43-year-old can still pull it back from her face. “Jenna is a real tucker. I was watching her, and she tucks her hair behind her ears.”
And for those who want to make the cut like Jenna, Chris said “anyone” can pull off the same look.
“It’s chic. It’s modern. It’s a classic haircut,” he said. “It’s all about the shape that you give it.”
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