On October 16, Kristen Stewart showcased her latest hairstyle at the London Film Festival during the premiere of her directorial debut, The Chronology of Water. Moving away from a year of bleach blonde experiments, Stewart returned to her natural brunette shade, introducing choppy microbangs to complement the look.
The actress’s new hair was styled in beachy waves with a deep side part, while the microbangs framed her forehead in layered, textured cuts. Alongside her hair transformation, Stewart wore a short white Chanel minidress that featured black trim and the brand’s signature square pockets, accessorized with a layered silver chain and a padlock pendant necklace.
Evolution of Stewart’s Hair Color Throughout the Past Year
Over the last twelve months, Stewart has experimented extensively with bleach blonde tones. Early in the year, she was spotted walking with then-fiancée Dylan Meyer, sporting freshly bleached hair. By May, she incorporated playful pink tips while attending Cannes Film Festival, eventually intensifying to full neon pink in July. Most recently, Stewart returned to yet another bleach blonde shade with subtle pink highlights at the Deauville Film Festival, flaunting a faux mullet before ultimately coming back to her brunette roots.
Directorial Debut Highlights a Story of Strength and Resilience
The Chronology of Water marks Stewart’s first feature film as a director. The movie stars Imogen Poots and depicts the true story of a woman who finds solace in competitive swimming following a traumatic and abusive upbringing. Stewart expressed the emotional toll the project took on her, revealing the intensity behind the filmmaking process.
“I don’t think I slept for, like, six months,”
Kristen Stewart, actress and director
“This movie was ceasered in half. The body of this film was Imogen’s body, mind, and soul, so always under siege.”
Kristen Stewart, actress and director
“I think maybe I just learned that we can do anything,”
Kristen Stewart, actress and director
“It sounds a little dramatic and a little self-aggrandising but [if] this didn’t kill me, I guess nothing could. I would literally protect this movie with my claws and my teeth.”
Kristen Stewart, actress and director
Significance and Future Prospects
Kristen Stewart’s return to her natural brunette hair with choppy microbangs symbolizes a broader evolution as she embraces new roles both in front of and behind the camera. Her transition from high-profile blonde and colorful hairstyles back to a more grounded look coincides with her stepping confidently into directing. The premiere of The Chronology of Water not only marks a milestone in her career but also highlights her commitment to challenging and personal storytelling. As Stewart continues to navigate these dual paths, her new hairstyle underscores a renewed sense of identity and creative focus.
