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Martha Stewart Debuts Retro Bombshell Updo at Elm Biosciences Dinner

A collaborative Instagram reel with stylist Chris Appleton showcased the transformation using trending “Heated Rivalry” audio.

Overview

  • Stewart hosted a beauty-industry dinner at Flamingo Estate in Los Angeles to spotlight her skincare brand, Elm Biosciences.
  • Chris Appleton styled a voluminous, 1960s-inspired updo that departed from her signature shoulder-length hair.
  • The pair posted a before-and-after video as a joint Instagram reel captioned “Challenge accepted” set to the “Heated Rivalry” clip.
  • Coverage compared the look to classic blonde bombshell references, including Brigitte Bardot and Pamela Anderson’s 1990s aesthetic.
  • Social media reactions were strongly positive, and recent comments cited by Page Six note Stewart’s denial of plastic surgery rumors.