{"id":1809648,"date":"2026-03-05T15:04:22","date_gmt":"2026-03-05T12:04:22","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/analyse.optim.biz\/?p=1809648"},"modified":"2026-03-05T15:04:22","modified_gmt":"2026-03-05T12:04:22","slug":"sarah-pidgeons-carolyn-bessette-blonde-transformation-took-almost-20-hours","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/analyse.optim.biz\/?p=1809648","title":{"rendered":"Sarah Pidgeon&#8217;s Carolyn Bessette Blonde Transformation Took Almost 20 Hours"},"content":{"rendered":"<p>[analyse_image type=&#8221;featured&#8221; src=&#8221;https:\/\/www.byrdie.com\/thmb\/4QCiumUt7Q0aL66ktwLTC7jYtqo=\/1500&#215;0\/filters:no_upscale():max_bytes(150000):strip_icc()\/lovestoryhairinterviewsocial-5a1ab5d8dc374f3dbdddfd2f3a8e2c75.png&#8221;]<\/p>\n<p><main id=\"main_1-0\" class=\"comp main layout-body--continuous-scroll mntl-block\" data-tracking-container=\"true\"><\/p>\n<article id=\"beauty-article--sc_1-0\" class=\"comp beauty-article--sc beauty-article mntl-article mntl-article--two-column-right-rail sc-ad-container\" data-tracking-container=\"true\">\n<div class=\"loc article-header\">\n<div id=\"article-header_1-0\" class=\"comp article-header mntl-block article-top\">\n<h1 id=\"article-heading_1-0\" class=\"comp article-heading mntl-text-block\">Sarah Pidgeon&#8217;s Carolyn Bessette Blonde Transformation Took Almost 20 Hours<\/h1>\n<p id=\"article-subheading_1-0\" class=\"comp article-subheading mntl-text-block\">&#8216;Love Story&#8217; colorist Kari Hill and hairstylist Barry Lee Moe give us all the details.<\/p>\n<div id=\"article-meta_1-0\" class=\"comp article-meta mntl-article-meta mntl-block\" data-tracking-container=\"true\">\n<div id=\"bylines_1-0\" class=\"comp bylines beauty-bylines mntl-bylines\" data-tracking-container=\"true\">\n<div id=\"mntl-bylines__group_1-0\" class=\"comp mntl-bylines__group mntl-block mntl-bylines__group--author\">\n<div id=\"mntl-bylines__item_1-0\" class=\"comp mntl-bylines__item mntl-attribution__item mntl-attribution__item--has-date\"><span class=\"mntl-attribution__item-descriptor\">By<\/span><\/p>\n<div data-tooltip=\"Bella has been in editorial for four years, and has been with Byrdie since June 2022. Most recently, she was at Glamour magazine for nearly four years, where she covered all things beauty.\" data-inline-tooltip=\"true\"> Bella Cacciatore<\/p>\n<div id=\"mntl-author-tooltip_1-0\" class=\"comp mntl-author-tooltip mntl-tooltip mntl-group\">\n<div class=\"mntl-author-tooltip__top \">\n<div class=\"mntl-author-tooltip__image-wrapper\">\n<div class=\"img-placeholder\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"200\" height=\"200\" alt=\"Bella Cacciatore\" class=\"lazyload mntl-author-tooltip__image mntl-image universal-image__image\" src=\"https:\/\/www.byrdie.com\/thmb\/fVg4LD8kiEv7Zd0tRh6tb0lB2mM=\/200x200\/filters:no_upscale():max_bytes(150000):strip_icc():format(webp)\/BellaCacciatore-f946dba77ed741958300420df308f5ca.png\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.byrdie.com\/thmb\/fVg4LD8kiEv7Zd0tRh6tb0lB2mM=\/200x200\/filters:no_upscale():max_bytes(150000):strip_icc():format(webp)\/BellaCacciatore-f946dba77ed741958300420df308f5ca.png\" width=\"200\" height=\"200\" class=\"img--noscript mntl-author-tooltip__image mntl-image universal-image__image\" alt=\"Bella Cacciatore\"><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div id=\"mntl-author-tooltip__name_1-0\" class=\"comp mntl-author-tooltip__name mntl-attribution__item \">\nBella Cacciatore\n<\/div>\n<div id=\"mntl-author-tooltip__social-nav_1-0\" class=\"comp mntl-author-tooltip__social-nav beauty-social-nav mntl-social-nav social-nav--tooltip\" data-tracking-container=\"true\">\n<ul class=\"social-nav__list\">\n<li class=\"social-nav__item social-nav__item--instagram\"><\/ul>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"mntl-author-tooltip__bio\">\nBella has been in editorial for four years, and has been with Byrdie since June 2022. Most recently, she was at Glamour magazine for nearly four years, where she covered all things beauty.\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"mntl-author-tooltip__bottom\">\nByrdie&#8217;s Editorial Guidelines\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"mntl-attribution__item-date\">Published on March 05, 2026 10:04AM<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"loc article-content\">\n<div id=\"article__broad-video-jw_1-0\" class=\"comp article__broad-video-jw mntl-jwplayer-broad mntl-block is-hidden\" data-pixel-depth=\"100\">\n<div id=\"mntl-jwplayer-broad__title_1-0\" class=\"comp mntl-jwplayer-broad__title mntl-block\"><button id=\"mntl-jwplayer-broad__title-icon--close_1-0\" class=\"comp mntl-jwplayer-broad__title-icon--close mntl-block text-label-100\" data-click-tracked=\"false\"><span id=\"mntl-text-block_2-0\" class=\"comp mntl-text-block\">Close<\/span><\/button><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div id=\"mntl-block_2-0\" class=\"comp mntl-block article__body right-rail\">\n<figure id=\"mntl-universal-primary-image_1-0\" class=\"comp mntl-universal-primary-image primary-image\" data-tracking-container=\"true\">\n<div class=\"primary-image__media\">\n<div class=\"img-placeholder\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.byrdie.com\/thmb\/vsnzA4BdL9YDr0-3yX9U2Magi7Y=\/1500x0\/filters:no_upscale():max_bytes(150000):strip_icc():format(webp)\/lovestoryhairinterview-e660e8036399416c9f02be2b3b02b270.png\" width=\"2000\" height=\"1500\" alt=\"Sarah Pidgeon as Carolyn Bessette Kennedy in 'Love Story'\" class=\" primary-image__image mntl-primary-image--blurry\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.byrdie.com\/thmb\/vsnzA4BdL9YDr0-3yX9U2Magi7Y=\/1500x0\/filters:no_upscale():max_bytes(150000):strip_icc():format(webp)\/lovestoryhairinterview-e660e8036399416c9f02be2b3b02b270.png\" width=\"2000\" height=\"1500\" class=\"loaded primary-img--noscript primary-image__image mntl-primary-image--blurry\" alt=\"Sarah Pidgeon as Carolyn Bessette Kennedy in 'Love Story'\"><\/div>\n<\/div><figcaption id=\"primary-image__figcap_1-0\" class=\"comp primary-image__figcap mntl-figure-caption figure-article-caption\"><span class=\"figure-article-caption-owner\"><\/p>\n<p>Courtesy of FX<\/p>\n<p><\/span><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<div id=\"mntl-sc-page_1-0\" class=\"comp mntl-sc-page mntl-block\" data-sc-sticky-offset=\"125\" data-sc-ad-label-height=\"16\" data-sc-ad-track-spacing=\"100\" data-sc-min-track-height=\"250\" data-sc-max-track-height=\"600\" data-sc-breakpoint=\"50em\" data-sc-load-immediate=\"5\" data-sc-content-positions=\"[1, 1250, 1, 1, 1, 1, 1, 1, 1]\" data-bind-scroll-on-start=\"true\">\n<p id=\"mntl-sc-block_1-0\" class=\"comp mntl-sc-block beauty-sc-block-html mntl-sc-block-html\"> While a certain kind of fashion girl has spent the past decade recreating specific Carolyn Bessette Kennedy looks down to the exact vintage shoes, the late icon&#8217;s style has exploded in popularity since the first season of Ryan Murphy&#8217;s <em>Love Story<\/em> was announced last year. Every outlet and TikToker has pumped out a guide to dressing like the publicist; her reported favorite fragrance is going for $2,500 on eBay, and NYC&#8217;s C.O. Bigelow, where CBK bought her tortoiseshell headbands, has sold six figures worth of hair accessories since the series&#8217; premiere.\n<\/p>\n<p id=\"mntl-sc-block_3-0\" class=\"comp mntl-sc-block beauty-sc-block-html mntl-sc-block-html\"> And with good reason. Her minimalist style looks classic and timeless, even 30 years later, without ever veering into boring territory. But what goes under-discussed is how much her signature bright blonde shade made her outfits pop. As a fellow haver of long blonde hair, I can confirm how much work it does carrying a look.\n<\/p>\n<figure id=\"mntl-sc-block_5-0\" class=\"comp mntl-sc-block beauty-sc-block-image mntl-sc-block-image figure-portrait figure-high-res\">\n<div class=\"figure-media\">\n<div class=\"img-placeholder\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"3600\" height=\"5400\" alt=\"Sarah Pidgeon as Carolyn Bessette Kennedy in 'Love Story'\" class=\"lazyload mntl-image mntl-image universal-image__image\" id=\"mntl-sc-block-image_1-0\" src=\"https:\/\/www.byrdie.com\/thmb\/LuBu1hmrIjO_ejN0mxhbWmHmHG8=\/1500x0\/filters:no_upscale():max_bytes(150000):strip_icc():format(webp)\/WP_105_00423r-b6da4d9a87a44a86862c3762b5109c45.jpg\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.byrdie.com\/thmb\/LuBu1hmrIjO_ejN0mxhbWmHmHG8=\/1500x0\/filters:no_upscale():max_bytes(150000):strip_icc():format(webp)\/WP_105_00423r-b6da4d9a87a44a86862c3762b5109c45.jpg\" width=\"3600\" height=\"5400\" class=\"img--noscript mntl-image mntl-image universal-image__image\" alt=\"Sarah Pidgeon as Carolyn Bessette Kennedy in 'Love Story'\"><\/div>\n<\/div><figcaption id=\"mntl-figure-caption_1-0\" class=\"comp mntl-figure-caption text-utility-100 figure-article-caption\"><span class=\"figure-article-caption-owner\"><\/p>\n<p>Courtesy of FX<\/p>\n<p><\/span><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<p id=\"mntl-sc-block_6-0\" class=\"comp mntl-sc-block beauty-sc-block-html mntl-sc-block-html\"> So, it was essential that <em>Love Story<\/em> got Bessette Kennedy&#8217;s hair just right. The first attempt\u2014a screen test of Sarah Pidgeon, who plays Bessette, in a stick-straight white blonde wig and fast fashion trench coat\u2014was met with a less than warm and fuzzy reception from the internet. Luckily, the production pivoted, and colorist Kari Hill took Pidgeon, a natural brunette, to a gorgeous warm blonde, and stylist Barry Lee Moe tousled her hair to imperfect perfection.\n<\/p>\n<p id=\"mntl-sc-block_8-0\" class=\"comp mntl-sc-block beauty-sc-block-html mntl-sc-block-html\"> Ahead, Hill and Moe fill us in on all the behind-the-scenes secrets on Pidgeon&#8217;s transformation, and how to get the look yourself.\n<\/p>\n<h2 id=\"mntl-sc-block_10-0\" class=\"comp mntl-sc-block beauty-sc-block-heading mntl-sc-block-heading\"><span class=\"mntl-sc-block-heading__text text-title-300\"> The Inspiration <\/span><\/h2>\n<p id=\"mntl-sc-block_11-0\" class=\"comp mntl-sc-block beauty-sc-block-html mntl-sc-block-html\"> Moe joined the production late alongside costume designer Rudy Mance, so he had limited time to get to work. &#8220;I think there was an immense amount of pressure to get it right, because the whole world was watching. We\u00a0 were all deeply invested in the accuracy, but also the energy of this dynamic\u00a0woman, and the goal was always to bring her essence to the character without\u00a0losing Sarah&#8217;s magic.&#8221; Luckily, there were plenty of images to pull from for research, even with the minimal notice.\n<\/p>\n<figure id=\"mntl-sc-block_13-0\" class=\"comp mntl-sc-block beauty-sc-block-image mntl-sc-block-image figure-landscape figure-high-res\">\n<div class=\"figure-media\">\n<div class=\"img-placeholder\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1920\" height=\"1080\" alt=\"Sarah Pidgeon as Carolyn Bessette Kennedy in 'Love Story'\" class=\"lazyload mntl-image mntl-image universal-image__image\" id=\"mntl-sc-block-image_2-0\" src=\"https:\/\/www.byrdie.com\/thmb\/IzmEmkocBJs8mSTCJlsIhp-ivJE=\/1500x0\/filters:no_upscale():max_bytes(150000):strip_icc():format(webp)\/americanlovestory_101_marketing_rec709_185_1920x1.Sub.01r-0d05dbf3cb8c4b96a236ca012ef0b156.jpg\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.byrdie.com\/thmb\/IzmEmkocBJs8mSTCJlsIhp-ivJE=\/1500x0\/filters:no_upscale():max_bytes(150000):strip_icc():format(webp)\/americanlovestory_101_marketing_rec709_185_1920x1.Sub.01r-0d05dbf3cb8c4b96a236ca012ef0b156.jpg\" width=\"1920\" height=\"1080\" class=\"img--noscript mntl-image mntl-image universal-image__image\" alt=\"Sarah Pidgeon as Carolyn Bessette Kennedy in 'Love Story'\"><\/div>\n<\/div><figcaption id=\"mntl-figure-caption_2-0\" class=\"comp mntl-figure-caption text-utility-100 figure-article-caption\"><span class=\"figure-article-caption-owner\"><\/p>\n<p>Courtesy of FX<\/p>\n<p><\/span><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<p id=\"mntl-sc-block_14-0\" class=\"comp mntl-sc-block beauty-sc-block-html mntl-sc-block-html\"> Moe turned to two books in particular, <em>CBK: Carolyn Bessette Kennedy: A Life In Fashion <\/em>and<em> Once Upon a Time: The Captivating Life of Carolyn Bessette-Kennedy, <\/em>to inform the looks, as well as a meticulous image timeline created by the production team. &#8220;When you&#8217;re re-creating the likeness of someone historical, it&#8217;s important to infuse the design with as much factual information as possible. All\u00a0of these sources gave me visual and emotional references to guide me along the way. There&#8217;s a wealth of knowledge in the stories shared by the people who\u00a0surrounded her during that era.&#8221;\n<\/p>\n<p id=\"mntl-sc-block_16-0\" class=\"comp mntl-sc-block beauty-sc-block-html mntl-sc-block-html\"> Hill also had plenty of images to pull from, as well as her personal memories of the era. &#8220;Carolyn Bessette Kennedy&#8217;s blonde is one of the most intentional and iconic blondes in modern history, so the research process was incredibly detailed,&#8221; she explains. &#8220;Her color was always an inspiration to me\u2014we all wanted to be her.&#8221;\n<\/p>\n<figure id=\"mntl-sc-block_18-0\" class=\"comp mntl-sc-block beauty-sc-block-image mntl-sc-block-image figure-portrait figure-high-res\">\n<div class=\"figure-media\">\n<div class=\"img-placeholder\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"3600\" height=\"5400\" alt=\"Sarah Pidgeon as Carolyn Bessette Kennedy in 'Love Story'\" class=\"lazyload mntl-image mntl-image universal-image__image\" id=\"mntl-sc-block-image_3-0\" src=\"https:\/\/www.byrdie.com\/thmb\/6f_a1FR-_RD6qNc04zslickXxNU=\/1500x0\/filters:no_upscale():max_bytes(150000):strip_icc():format(webp)\/WP_105_01371r-f6eb42424e804fd19f2ac4ed2be43223.jpg\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.byrdie.com\/thmb\/6f_a1FR-_RD6qNc04zslickXxNU=\/1500x0\/filters:no_upscale():max_bytes(150000):strip_icc():format(webp)\/WP_105_01371r-f6eb42424e804fd19f2ac4ed2be43223.jpg\" width=\"3600\" height=\"5400\" class=\"img--noscript mntl-image mntl-image universal-image__image\" alt=\"Sarah Pidgeon as Carolyn Bessette Kennedy in 'Love Story'\"><\/div>\n<\/div><figcaption id=\"mntl-figure-caption_3-0\" class=\"comp mntl-figure-caption text-utility-100 figure-article-caption\"><span class=\"figure-article-caption-owner\"><\/p>\n<p>Courtesy of FX<\/p>\n<p><\/span><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<h2 id=\"mntl-sc-block_19-0\" class=\"comp mntl-sc-block beauty-sc-block-heading mntl-sc-block-heading\"><span class=\"mntl-sc-block-heading__text text-title-300\"> Her Hair Evolution <\/span><\/h2>\n<p id=\"mntl-sc-block_20-0\" class=\"comp mntl-sc-block beauty-sc-block-html mntl-sc-block-html\"> When the series starts in the early &#8217;90s, Bessette is a publicist at Calvin Klein by day and a party girl by night, and her hair is a darker blonde shade that she wore in loose, easy waves. Once she marries John F. Kennedy Jr., she adopts the brighter blonde shade and sleek blowout she&#8217;s most known for. It was important to Hill and Moe to not only show the passage of time with Pidgeon&#8217;s hair but also use it to reflect Bessette&#8217;s journey.\n<\/p>\n<p id=\"mntl-sc-block_22-0\" class=\"comp mntl-sc-block beauty-sc-block-html mntl-sc-block-html\"> &#8220;The visual element of storytelling can often say just as much as the words\u00a0spoken by the actors, and with Carolyn, I always saw her hair as a reflection of her life circumstances,&#8221; explains Moe. &#8220;In the beginning of the series, she&#8217;s young and carefree.\u00a0Her hair carries that energy with its bold, dimensional color and wild, natural texture. As the series progresses, we see her slowly shift into a woman who is\u00a0more guarded, using her hair as an extension of her uniform, almost like armor.\u00a0The color gets lighter, and the texture disappears, perhaps a reflection of the controlled chaos that surrounded her.&#8221;\n<\/p>\n<figure id=\"mntl-sc-block_24-0\" class=\"comp mntl-sc-block beauty-sc-block-image mntl-sc-block-image figure-landscape figure-high-res\">\n<div class=\"figure-media\">\n<div class=\"img-placeholder\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"3000\" height=\"2000\" alt=\"Paul Anthony Kelly as John F. Kennedy Jr. and Sarah Pidgeon as Carolyn Bessett in 'Love Story'\" class=\"lazyload mntl-image mntl-image universal-image__image\" id=\"mntl-sc-block-image_4-0\" src=\"https:\/\/www.byrdie.com\/thmb\/avIzd3pQGFRqpAGrCEdxjDAxjs0=\/1500x0\/filters:no_upscale():max_bytes(150000):strip_icc():format(webp)\/WP_104_00336r-8c088b5865f54169bd76574e9a31a5d4.jpg\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.byrdie.com\/thmb\/avIzd3pQGFRqpAGrCEdxjDAxjs0=\/1500x0\/filters:no_upscale():max_bytes(150000):strip_icc():format(webp)\/WP_104_00336r-8c088b5865f54169bd76574e9a31a5d4.jpg\" width=\"3000\" height=\"2000\" class=\"img--noscript mntl-image mntl-image universal-image__image\" alt=\"Paul Anthony Kelly as John F. Kennedy Jr. and Sarah Pidgeon as Carolyn Bessett in 'Love Story'\"><\/div>\n<\/div><figcaption id=\"mntl-figure-caption_4-0\" class=\"comp mntl-figure-caption text-utility-100 figure-article-caption\"><span class=\"figure-article-caption-owner\"><\/p>\n<p>Courtesy of FX<\/p>\n<p><\/span><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<p id=\"mntl-sc-block_25-0\" class=\"comp mntl-sc-block beauty-sc-block-html mntl-sc-block-html\"> Luckily, the show was shot in chronological order, so Hill could ease Pidgeon&#8217;s hair into the classic Bessette Blonde (and maintain consistency). &#8220;In the early &#8217;90s, Carolyn&#8217;s blonde had heavy dimensional contrast\u2014deeper tones underneath with bold, buttery, chunky highlights layered over the surface,&#8221; she says. &#8220;It felt daring and directional but still polished. That contrast is what gave it presence. I took great care to recreate her high-contrast, darker &#8216;dirty blonde&#8217; early &#8217;90s color, and then\u00a0the brighter, buttery, more polished late &#8217;90s blonde. It was important to honor the progression of her hair color throughout the era.&#8221;\n<\/p>\n<h2 id=\"mntl-sc-block_27-0\" class=\"comp mntl-sc-block beauty-sc-block-heading mntl-sc-block-heading\"><span class=\"mntl-sc-block-heading__text text-title-300\"> Pidgeon&#8217;s Bessette Blonde Transformation <\/span><\/h2>\n<p id=\"mntl-sc-block_28-0\" class=\"comp mntl-sc-block beauty-sc-block-html mntl-sc-block-html\"> &#8220;I took a methodical, &#8216;low and slow&#8217; approach,&#8221; explains Hill of Pidgeon&#8217;s major transformation. &#8220;Sarah started with very dark hair, so the initial transformation was a nearly 20-hour process,&#8221; explains Hill. &#8220;My priority was protecting the integrity of her hair while slowly lifting the color to reach the classic Bessette Blonde.&#8221;\n<\/p>\n<p id=\"mntl-sc-block_30-0\" class=\"comp mntl-sc-block beauty-sc-block-html mntl-sc-block-html\"> Hill used Schwarzkopf Professional color to create the look, developing a technique called &#8220;Foiled Cashmere&#8221; in the process. The technique relies on &#8220;a combination of full-head foiling to the root paired with bespoke, gradient toning,&#8221; she explains. &#8220;The toning of the foils is what gives hair that beautiful, blended dimension and silky smoothness reminiscent of a luxurious cashmere sweater.&#8221;\n<\/p>\n<figure id=\"mntl-sc-block_32-0\" class=\"comp mntl-sc-block beauty-sc-block-image mntl-sc-block-image figure-landscape figure-high-res\">\n<div class=\"figure-media\">\n<div class=\"img-placeholder\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"3000\" height=\"1688\" alt=\"Paul Anthony Kelly as John F. Kennedy Jr. and Sarah Pidgeon as Carolyn Bessett in 'Love Story'\" class=\"lazyload mntl-image mntl-image universal-image__image\" id=\"mntl-sc-block-image_5-0\" src=\"https:\/\/www.byrdie.com\/thmb\/WskvdF1nyOnSyKSvwHGhiV2jK9E=\/1500x0\/filters:no_upscale():max_bytes(150000):strip_icc():format(webp)\/LoveStory_104_Sub.03rcopy-794d1b774a4246dd9e7f331fd7b04bc3.jpg\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.byrdie.com\/thmb\/WskvdF1nyOnSyKSvwHGhiV2jK9E=\/1500x0\/filters:no_upscale():max_bytes(150000):strip_icc():format(webp)\/LoveStory_104_Sub.03rcopy-794d1b774a4246dd9e7f331fd7b04bc3.jpg\" width=\"3000\" height=\"1688\" class=\"img--noscript mntl-image mntl-image universal-image__image\" alt=\"Paul Anthony Kelly as John F. Kennedy Jr. and Sarah Pidgeon as Carolyn Bessett in 'Love Story'\"><\/div>\n<\/div><figcaption id=\"mntl-figure-caption_5-0\" class=\"comp mntl-figure-caption text-utility-100 figure-article-caption\"><span class=\"figure-article-caption-owner\"><\/p>\n<p>Courtesy of FX<\/p>\n<p><\/span><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<p id=\"mntl-sc-block_33-0\" class=\"comp mntl-sc-block beauty-sc-block-html mntl-sc-block-html\"> &#8220;To get it right, I used full-head precision foiling using Schwarzkopf BlondMe Lightener 9+ in multiple directional patterns\u2014horizontal, vertical, and diagonal placements. Each foil lifted to slightly different levels, because authenticity comes from variation. This method was a major departure from the type of &#8216;lived-in&#8217; color that most consumers request from their colorists, now like hair painting or balayage. The placement is far more intentional.&#8221;\n<\/p>\n<p id=\"mntl-sc-block_35-0\" class=\"comp mntl-sc-block beauty-sc-block-html mntl-sc-block-html\"> If you want to get a similar look for yourself, Hill always recommends bringing a photo to your colorist so they can see what kind of dimension you&#8217;re looking for, and to ask for the Foiled Cashmere technique\u2014full-head foiling paired with bespoke toning. &#8220;It&#8217;s important to emphasize that this look is about intentional placement and gradient toning, not a single flat blonde,&#8221; she adds. &#8220;What I love about this technique is that it can be highly customized, pending the level of maintenance you are looking for, and can also be achieved on brunette and red hair colors in addition to blondes. You can dial up or dial down the amount of highlights to reflect your maintenance comfort level.&#8221;\n<\/p>\n<h2 id=\"mntl-sc-block_37-0\" class=\"comp mntl-sc-block beauty-sc-block-heading mntl-sc-block-heading\"><span class=\"mntl-sc-block-heading__text text-title-300\"> Pidgeon&#8217;s Effortless CBK Waves <\/span><\/h2>\n<p id=\"mntl-sc-block_38-0\" class=\"comp mntl-sc-block beauty-sc-block-html mntl-sc-block-html\"> Much has been said about Pidgeon&#8217;s &#8220;hairography&#8221; in her portrayal of Bessette, and that was not without the help of Moe. &#8220;Sarah and I were constantly discussing her hair and how it helped to elevate\u00a0the storytelling; it was really important to both of us,&#8221; the stylist shares. &#8220;Although there isn&#8217;t a lot\u00a0of video footage to reference, every photograph of Carolyn is full of emotion\u00a0and movement. I studied every take on set to make sure it felt natural and\u00a0motivated, and gave feedback to Sarah in real time to help keep everything consistent and cohesive. 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Allegedly, CBK would toss her damp hair into a bun on her way to work, only to reveal the waves once she got to her desk. Moe took a similarly heatless approach, having Pidegeon sleep in braids overnight for the easy texture. &#8220;I\u00a0 generously applied Unite 7-Second Leave-In Conditioner from mid-lengths to ends, and sectioned her hair into four quadrants, loosely braiding it off until the next\u00a0morning,&#8221; he explains.\n<\/p>\n<p id=\"mntl-sc-block_43-0\" class=\"comp mntl-sc-block beauty-sc-block-html mntl-sc-block-html\"> &#8220;This technique created a beautiful, soft wave that I further defined with a\u00a0waving iron and random tapered vertical spirals throughout so that nothing felt too uniform. To create Carolyn&#8217;s signature volume and lift at the root, I always did\u00a0a round-brush blowout in the center-top section, using two large velcro rollers to\u00a0set the section, while I worked on the texture below. 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Most recently, she was at Glamour magazine for nearly four years, where she covered all things beauty.\" data-inline-tooltip=\"true\"> Bella Cacciatore<\/p>\n<div id=\"mntl-author-tooltip_1-0\" class=\"comp mntl-author-tooltip mntl-tooltip mntl-group\">\n<div class=\"mntl-author-tooltip__top \">\n<div class=\"mntl-author-tooltip__image-wrapper\">\n<div class=\"img-placeholder\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"200\" height=\"200\" alt=\"Bella Cacciatore\" class=\"lazyload mntl-author-tooltip__image mntl-image universal-image__image\" src=\"https:\/\/www.byrdie.com\/thmb\/fVg4LD8kiEv7Zd0tRh6tb0lB2mM=\/200x200\/filters:no_upscale():max_bytes(150000):strip_icc():format(webp)\/BellaCacciatore-f946dba77ed741958300420df308f5ca.png\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.byrdie.com\/thmb\/fVg4LD8kiEv7Zd0tRh6tb0lB2mM=\/200x200\/filters:no_upscale():max_bytes(150000):strip_icc():format(webp)\/BellaCacciatore-f946dba77ed741958300420df308f5ca.png\" width=\"200\" height=\"200\" class=\"img--noscript mntl-author-tooltip__image mntl-image universal-image__image\" alt=\"Bella Cacciatore\"><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div id=\"mntl-author-tooltip__name_1-0\" class=\"comp mntl-author-tooltip__name mntl-attribution__item \">\nBella Cacciatore\n<\/div>\n<div id=\"mntl-author-tooltip__social-nav_1-0\" class=\"comp mntl-author-tooltip__social-nav beauty-social-nav mntl-social-nav social-nav--tooltip\" data-tracking-container=\"true\">\n<ul class=\"social-nav__list\">\n<li class=\"social-nav__item social-nav__item--instagram\"><\/ul>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"mntl-author-tooltip__bio\">\nBella has been in editorial for four years, and has been with Byrdie since June 2022. Most recently, she was at Glamour magazine for nearly four years, where she covered all things beauty.\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"mntl-author-tooltip__bottom\">\nByrdie&#8217;s Editorial Guidelines\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"mntl-attribution__item-date\">Published on March 05, 2026 10:04AM<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"loc article-content\">\n<div id=\"article__broad-video-jw_1-0\" class=\"comp article__broad-video-jw mntl-jwplayer-broad mntl-block is-hidden\" data-pixel-depth=\"100\">\n<div id=\"mntl-jwplayer-broad__title_1-0\" class=\"comp mntl-jwplayer-broad__title mntl-block\"><button id=\"mntl-jwplayer-broad__title-icon--close_1-0\" class=\"comp mntl-jwplayer-broad__title-icon--close mntl-block text-label-100\" data-click-tracked=\"false\"><span id=\"mntl-text-block_2-0\" class=\"comp mntl-text-block\">Close<\/span><\/button><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div id=\"mntl-block_2-0\" class=\"comp mntl-block article__body right-rail\">\n<figure id=\"mntl-universal-primary-image_1-0\" class=\"comp mntl-universal-primary-image primary-image\" data-tracking-container=\"true\">\n<div class=\"primary-image__media\">\n<div class=\"img-placeholder\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.byrdie.com\/thmb\/vsnzA4BdL9YDr0-3yX9U2Magi7Y=\/1500x0\/filters:no_upscale():max_bytes(150000):strip_icc():format(webp)\/lovestoryhairinterview-e660e8036399416c9f02be2b3b02b270.png\" width=\"2000\" height=\"1500\" alt=\"Sarah Pidgeon as Carolyn Bessette Kennedy in 'Love Story'\" class=\" primary-image__image mntl-primary-image--blurry\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.byrdie.com\/thmb\/vsnzA4BdL9YDr0-3yX9U2Magi7Y=\/1500x0\/filters:no_upscale():max_bytes(150000):strip_icc():format(webp)\/lovestoryhairinterview-e660e8036399416c9f02be2b3b02b270.png\" width=\"2000\" height=\"1500\" class=\"loaded primary-img--noscript primary-image__image mntl-primary-image--blurry\" alt=\"Sarah Pidgeon as Carolyn Bessette Kennedy in 'Love Story'\"><\/div>\n<\/div><figcaption id=\"primary-image__figcap_1-0\" class=\"comp primary-image__figcap mntl-figure-caption figure-article-caption\"><span class=\"figure-article-caption-owner\"><\/p>\n<p>Courtesy of FX<\/p>\n<p><\/span><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<div id=\"mntl-sc-page_1-0\" class=\"comp mntl-sc-page mntl-block\" data-sc-sticky-offset=\"125\" data-sc-ad-label-height=\"16\" data-sc-ad-track-spacing=\"100\" data-sc-min-track-height=\"250\" data-sc-max-track-height=\"600\" data-sc-breakpoint=\"50em\" data-sc-load-immediate=\"5\" data-sc-content-positions=\"[1, 1250, 1, 1, 1, 1, 1, 1, 1]\" data-bind-scroll-on-start=\"true\">\n<p id=\"mntl-sc-block_1-0\" class=\"comp mntl-sc-block beauty-sc-block-html mntl-sc-block-html\"> While a certain kind of fashion girl has spent the past decade recreating specific Carolyn Bessette Kennedy looks down to the exact vintage shoes, the late icon&#8217;s style has exploded in popularity since the first season of Ryan Murphy&#8217;s <em>Love Story<\/em> was announced last year. Every outlet and TikToker has pumped out a guide to dressing like the publicist; her reported favorite fragrance is going for $2,500 on eBay, and NYC&#8217;s C.O. Bigelow, where CBK bought her tortoiseshell headbands, has sold six figures worth of hair accessories since the series&#8217; premiere.\n<\/p>\n<p id=\"mntl-sc-block_3-0\" class=\"comp mntl-sc-block beauty-sc-block-html mntl-sc-block-html\"> And with good reason. Her minimalist style looks classic and timeless, even 30 years later, without ever veering into boring territory. But what goes under-discussed is how much her signature bright blonde shade made her outfits pop. As a fellow haver of long blonde hair, I can confirm how much work it does carrying a look.\n<\/p>\n<figure id=\"mntl-sc-block_5-0\" class=\"comp mntl-sc-block beauty-sc-block-image mntl-sc-block-image figure-portrait figure-high-res\">\n<div class=\"figure-media\">\n<div class=\"img-placeholder\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"3600\" height=\"5400\" alt=\"Sarah Pidgeon as Carolyn Bessette Kennedy in 'Love Story'\" class=\"lazyload mntl-image mntl-image universal-image__image\" id=\"mntl-sc-block-image_1-0\" src=\"https:\/\/www.byrdie.com\/thmb\/LuBu1hmrIjO_ejN0mxhbWmHmHG8=\/1500x0\/filters:no_upscale():max_bytes(150000):strip_icc():format(webp)\/WP_105_00423r-b6da4d9a87a44a86862c3762b5109c45.jpg\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.byrdie.com\/thmb\/LuBu1hmrIjO_ejN0mxhbWmHmHG8=\/1500x0\/filters:no_upscale():max_bytes(150000):strip_icc():format(webp)\/WP_105_00423r-b6da4d9a87a44a86862c3762b5109c45.jpg\" width=\"3600\" height=\"5400\" class=\"img--noscript mntl-image mntl-image universal-image__image\" alt=\"Sarah Pidgeon as Carolyn Bessette Kennedy in 'Love Story'\"><\/div>\n<\/div><figcaption id=\"mntl-figure-caption_1-0\" class=\"comp mntl-figure-caption text-utility-100 figure-article-caption\"><span class=\"figure-article-caption-owner\"><\/p>\n<p>Courtesy of FX<\/p>\n<p><\/span><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<p id=\"mntl-sc-block_6-0\" class=\"comp mntl-sc-block beauty-sc-block-html mntl-sc-block-html\"> So, it was essential that <em>Love Story<\/em> got Bessette Kennedy&#8217;s hair just right. The first attempt\u2014a screen test of Sarah Pidgeon, who plays Bessette, in a stick-straight white blonde wig and fast fashion trench coat\u2014was met with a less than warm and fuzzy reception from the internet. Luckily, the production pivoted, and colorist Kari Hill took Pidgeon, a natural brunette, to a gorgeous warm blonde, and stylist Barry Lee Moe tousled her hair to imperfect perfection.\n<\/p>\n<p id=\"mntl-sc-block_8-0\" class=\"comp mntl-sc-block beauty-sc-block-html mntl-sc-block-html\"> Ahead, Hill and Moe fill us in on all the behind-the-scenes secrets on Pidgeon&#8217;s transformation, and how to get the look yourself.\n<\/p>\n<h2 id=\"mntl-sc-block_10-0\" class=\"comp mntl-sc-block beauty-sc-block-heading mntl-sc-block-heading\"><span class=\"mntl-sc-block-heading__text text-title-300\"> The Inspiration <\/span><\/h2>\n<p id=\"mntl-sc-block_11-0\" class=\"comp mntl-sc-block beauty-sc-block-html mntl-sc-block-html\"> Moe joined the production late alongside costume designer Rudy Mance, so he had limited time to get to work. &#8220;I think there was an immense amount of pressure to get it right, because the whole world was watching. We\u00a0 were all deeply invested in the accuracy, but also the energy of this dynamic\u00a0woman, and the goal was always to bring her essence to the character without\u00a0losing Sarah&#8217;s magic.&#8221; Luckily, there were plenty of images to pull from for research, even with the minimal notice.\n<\/p>\n<figure id=\"mntl-sc-block_13-0\" class=\"comp mntl-sc-block beauty-sc-block-image mntl-sc-block-image figure-landscape figure-high-res\">\n<div class=\"figure-media\">\n<div class=\"img-placeholder\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1920\" height=\"1080\" alt=\"Sarah Pidgeon as Carolyn Bessette Kennedy in 'Love Story'\" class=\"lazyload mntl-image mntl-image universal-image__image\" id=\"mntl-sc-block-image_2-0\" src=\"https:\/\/www.byrdie.com\/thmb\/IzmEmkocBJs8mSTCJlsIhp-ivJE=\/1500x0\/filters:no_upscale():max_bytes(150000):strip_icc():format(webp)\/americanlovestory_101_marketing_rec709_185_1920x1.Sub.01r-0d05dbf3cb8c4b96a236ca012ef0b156.jpg\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.byrdie.com\/thmb\/IzmEmkocBJs8mSTCJlsIhp-ivJE=\/1500x0\/filters:no_upscale():max_bytes(150000):strip_icc():format(webp)\/americanlovestory_101_marketing_rec709_185_1920x1.Sub.01r-0d05dbf3cb8c4b96a236ca012ef0b156.jpg\" width=\"1920\" height=\"1080\" class=\"img--noscript mntl-image mntl-image universal-image__image\" alt=\"Sarah Pidgeon as Carolyn Bessette Kennedy in 'Love Story'\"><\/div>\n<\/div><figcaption id=\"mntl-figure-caption_2-0\" class=\"comp mntl-figure-caption text-utility-100 figure-article-caption\"><span class=\"figure-article-caption-owner\"><\/p>\n<p>Courtesy of FX<\/p>\n<p><\/span><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<p id=\"mntl-sc-block_14-0\" class=\"comp mntl-sc-block beauty-sc-block-html mntl-sc-block-html\"> Moe turned to two books in particular, <em>CBK: Carolyn Bessette Kennedy: A Life In Fashion <\/em>and<em> Once Upon a Time: The Captivating Life of Carolyn Bessette-Kennedy, <\/em>to inform the looks, as well as a meticulous image timeline created by the production team. &#8220;When you&#8217;re re-creating the likeness of someone historical, it&#8217;s important to infuse the design with as much factual information as possible. All\u00a0of these sources gave me visual and emotional references to guide me along the way. There&#8217;s a wealth of knowledge in the stories shared by the people who\u00a0surrounded her during that era.&#8221;\n<\/p>\n<p id=\"mntl-sc-block_16-0\" class=\"comp mntl-sc-block beauty-sc-block-html mntl-sc-block-html\"> Hill also had plenty of images to pull from, as well as her personal memories of the era. &#8220;Carolyn Bessette Kennedy&#8217;s blonde is one of the most intentional and iconic blondes in modern history, so the research process was incredibly detailed,&#8221; she explains. &#8220;Her color was always an inspiration to me\u2014we all wanted to be her.&#8221;\n<\/p>\n<figure id=\"mntl-sc-block_18-0\" class=\"comp mntl-sc-block beauty-sc-block-image mntl-sc-block-image figure-portrait figure-high-res\">\n<div class=\"figure-media\">\n<div class=\"img-placeholder\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"3600\" height=\"5400\" alt=\"Sarah Pidgeon as Carolyn Bessette Kennedy in 'Love Story'\" class=\"lazyload mntl-image mntl-image universal-image__image\" id=\"mntl-sc-block-image_3-0\" src=\"https:\/\/www.byrdie.com\/thmb\/6f_a1FR-_RD6qNc04zslickXxNU=\/1500x0\/filters:no_upscale():max_bytes(150000):strip_icc():format(webp)\/WP_105_01371r-f6eb42424e804fd19f2ac4ed2be43223.jpg\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.byrdie.com\/thmb\/6f_a1FR-_RD6qNc04zslickXxNU=\/1500x0\/filters:no_upscale():max_bytes(150000):strip_icc():format(webp)\/WP_105_01371r-f6eb42424e804fd19f2ac4ed2be43223.jpg\" width=\"3600\" height=\"5400\" class=\"img--noscript mntl-image mntl-image universal-image__image\" alt=\"Sarah Pidgeon as Carolyn Bessette Kennedy in 'Love Story'\"><\/div>\n<\/div><figcaption id=\"mntl-figure-caption_3-0\" class=\"comp mntl-figure-caption text-utility-100 figure-article-caption\"><span class=\"figure-article-caption-owner\"><\/p>\n<p>Courtesy of FX<\/p>\n<p><\/span><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<h2 id=\"mntl-sc-block_19-0\" class=\"comp mntl-sc-block beauty-sc-block-heading mntl-sc-block-heading\"><span class=\"mntl-sc-block-heading__text text-title-300\"> Her Hair Evolution <\/span><\/h2>\n<p id=\"mntl-sc-block_20-0\" class=\"comp mntl-sc-block beauty-sc-block-html mntl-sc-block-html\"> When the series starts in the early &#8217;90s, Bessette is a publicist at Calvin Klein by day and a party girl by night, and her hair is a darker blonde shade that she wore in loose, easy waves. Once she marries John F. Kennedy Jr., she adopts the brighter blonde shade and sleek blowout she&#8217;s most known for. It was important to Hill and Moe to not only show the passage of time with Pidgeon&#8217;s hair but also use it to reflect Bessette&#8217;s journey.\n<\/p>\n<p id=\"mntl-sc-block_22-0\" class=\"comp mntl-sc-block beauty-sc-block-html mntl-sc-block-html\"> &#8220;The visual element of storytelling can often say just as much as the words\u00a0spoken by the actors, and with Carolyn, I always saw her hair as a reflection of her life circumstances,&#8221; explains Moe. &#8220;In the beginning of the series, she&#8217;s young and carefree.\u00a0Her hair carries that energy with its bold, dimensional color and wild, natural texture. As the series progresses, we see her slowly shift into a woman who is\u00a0more guarded, using her hair as an extension of her uniform, almost like armor.\u00a0The color gets lighter, and the texture disappears, perhaps a reflection of the controlled chaos that surrounded her.&#8221;\n<\/p>\n<figure id=\"mntl-sc-block_24-0\" class=\"comp mntl-sc-block beauty-sc-block-image mntl-sc-block-image figure-landscape figure-high-res\">\n<div class=\"figure-media\">\n<div class=\"img-placeholder\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"3000\" height=\"2000\" alt=\"Paul Anthony Kelly as John F. Kennedy Jr. and Sarah Pidgeon as Carolyn Bessett in 'Love Story'\" class=\"lazyload mntl-image mntl-image universal-image__image\" id=\"mntl-sc-block-image_4-0\" src=\"https:\/\/www.byrdie.com\/thmb\/avIzd3pQGFRqpAGrCEdxjDAxjs0=\/1500x0\/filters:no_upscale():max_bytes(150000):strip_icc():format(webp)\/WP_104_00336r-8c088b5865f54169bd76574e9a31a5d4.jpg\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.byrdie.com\/thmb\/avIzd3pQGFRqpAGrCEdxjDAxjs0=\/1500x0\/filters:no_upscale():max_bytes(150000):strip_icc():format(webp)\/WP_104_00336r-8c088b5865f54169bd76574e9a31a5d4.jpg\" width=\"3000\" height=\"2000\" class=\"img--noscript mntl-image mntl-image universal-image__image\" alt=\"Paul Anthony Kelly as John F. Kennedy Jr. and Sarah Pidgeon as Carolyn Bessett in 'Love Story'\"><\/div>\n<\/div><figcaption id=\"mntl-figure-caption_4-0\" class=\"comp mntl-figure-caption text-utility-100 figure-article-caption\"><span class=\"figure-article-caption-owner\"><\/p>\n<p>Courtesy of FX<\/p>\n<p><\/span><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<p id=\"mntl-sc-block_25-0\" class=\"comp mntl-sc-block beauty-sc-block-html mntl-sc-block-html\"> Luckily, the show was shot in chronological order, so Hill could ease Pidgeon&#8217;s hair into the classic Bessette Blonde (and maintain consistency). &#8220;In the early &#8217;90s, Carolyn&#8217;s blonde had heavy dimensional contrast\u2014deeper tones underneath with bold, buttery, chunky highlights layered over the surface,&#8221; she says. &#8220;It felt daring and directional but still polished. That contrast is what gave it presence. I took great care to recreate her high-contrast, darker &#8216;dirty blonde&#8217; early &#8217;90s color, and then\u00a0the brighter, buttery, more polished late &#8217;90s blonde. It was important to honor the progression of her hair color throughout the era.&#8221;\n<\/p>\n<h2 id=\"mntl-sc-block_27-0\" class=\"comp mntl-sc-block beauty-sc-block-heading mntl-sc-block-heading\"><span class=\"mntl-sc-block-heading__text text-title-300\"> Pidgeon&#8217;s Bessette Blonde Transformation <\/span><\/h2>\n<p id=\"mntl-sc-block_28-0\" class=\"comp mntl-sc-block beauty-sc-block-html mntl-sc-block-html\"> &#8220;I took a methodical, &#8216;low and slow&#8217; approach,&#8221; explains Hill of Pidgeon&#8217;s major transformation. &#8220;Sarah started with very dark hair, so the initial transformation was a nearly 20-hour process,&#8221; explains Hill. &#8220;My priority was protecting the integrity of her hair while slowly lifting the color to reach the classic Bessette Blonde.&#8221;\n<\/p>\n<p id=\"mntl-sc-block_30-0\" class=\"comp mntl-sc-block beauty-sc-block-html mntl-sc-block-html\"> Hill used Schwarzkopf Professional color to create the look, developing a technique called &#8220;Foiled Cashmere&#8221; in the process. The technique relies on &#8220;a combination of full-head foiling to the root paired with bespoke, gradient toning,&#8221; she explains. &#8220;The toning of the foils is what gives hair that beautiful, blended dimension and silky smoothness reminiscent of a luxurious cashmere sweater.&#8221;\n<\/p>\n<figure id=\"mntl-sc-block_32-0\" class=\"comp mntl-sc-block beauty-sc-block-image mntl-sc-block-image figure-landscape figure-high-res\">\n<div class=\"figure-media\">\n<div class=\"img-placeholder\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"3000\" height=\"1688\" alt=\"Paul Anthony Kelly as John F. Kennedy Jr. and Sarah Pidgeon as Carolyn Bessett in 'Love Story'\" class=\"lazyload mntl-image mntl-image universal-image__image\" id=\"mntl-sc-block-image_5-0\" src=\"https:\/\/www.byrdie.com\/thmb\/WskvdF1nyOnSyKSvwHGhiV2jK9E=\/1500x0\/filters:no_upscale():max_bytes(150000):strip_icc():format(webp)\/LoveStory_104_Sub.03rcopy-794d1b774a4246dd9e7f331fd7b04bc3.jpg\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.byrdie.com\/thmb\/WskvdF1nyOnSyKSvwHGhiV2jK9E=\/1500x0\/filters:no_upscale():max_bytes(150000):strip_icc():format(webp)\/LoveStory_104_Sub.03rcopy-794d1b774a4246dd9e7f331fd7b04bc3.jpg\" width=\"3000\" height=\"1688\" class=\"img--noscript mntl-image mntl-image universal-image__image\" alt=\"Paul Anthony Kelly as John F. Kennedy Jr. and Sarah Pidgeon as Carolyn Bessett in 'Love Story'\"><\/div>\n<\/div><figcaption id=\"mntl-figure-caption_5-0\" class=\"comp mntl-figure-caption text-utility-100 figure-article-caption\"><span class=\"figure-article-caption-owner\"><\/p>\n<p>Courtesy of FX<\/p>\n<p><\/span><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<p id=\"mntl-sc-block_33-0\" class=\"comp mntl-sc-block beauty-sc-block-html mntl-sc-block-html\"> &#8220;To get it right, I used full-head precision foiling using Schwarzkopf BlondMe Lightener 9+ in multiple directional patterns\u2014horizontal, vertical, and diagonal placements. Each foil lifted to slightly different levels, because authenticity comes from variation. This method was a major departure from the type of &#8216;lived-in&#8217; color that most consumers request from their colorists, now like hair painting or balayage. The placement is far more intentional.&#8221;\n<\/p>\n<p id=\"mntl-sc-block_35-0\" class=\"comp mntl-sc-block beauty-sc-block-html mntl-sc-block-html\"> If you want to get a similar look for yourself, Hill always recommends bringing a photo to your colorist so they can see what kind of dimension you&#8217;re looking for, and to ask for the Foiled Cashmere technique\u2014full-head foiling paired with bespoke toning. &#8220;It&#8217;s important to emphasize that this look is about intentional placement and gradient toning, not a single flat blonde,&#8221; she adds. &#8220;What I love about this technique is that it can be highly customized, pending the level of maintenance you are looking for, and can also be achieved on brunette and red hair colors in addition to blondes. You can dial up or dial down the amount of highlights to reflect your maintenance comfort level.&#8221;\n<\/p>\n<h2 id=\"mntl-sc-block_37-0\" class=\"comp mntl-sc-block beauty-sc-block-heading mntl-sc-block-heading\"><span class=\"mntl-sc-block-heading__text text-title-300\"> Pidgeon&#8217;s Effortless CBK Waves <\/span><\/h2>\n<p id=\"mntl-sc-block_38-0\" class=\"comp mntl-sc-block beauty-sc-block-html mntl-sc-block-html\"> Much has been said about Pidgeon&#8217;s &#8220;hairography&#8221; in her portrayal of Bessette, and that was not without the help of Moe. &#8220;Sarah and I were constantly discussing her hair and how it helped to elevate\u00a0the storytelling; it was really important to both of us,&#8221; the stylist shares. &#8220;Although there isn&#8217;t a lot\u00a0of video footage to reference, every photograph of Carolyn is full of emotion\u00a0and movement. I studied every take on set to make sure it felt natural and\u00a0motivated, and gave feedback to Sarah in real time to help keep everything consistent and cohesive. Sarah is truly a dream actress when it comes to\u00a0hair; she knows exactly how to use it to elevate the story.&#8221;\n<\/p>\n<figure id=\"mntl-sc-block_40-0\" class=\"comp mntl-sc-block beauty-sc-block-image mntl-sc-block-image figure-landscape figure-high-res\">\n<div class=\"figure-media\">\n<div class=\"img-placeholder\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1924\" height=\"1283\" alt=\"Sarah Pidgeon as Carolyn Bessette Kennedy in 'Love Story'\" class=\"lazyload mntl-image mntl-image universal-image__image\" id=\"mntl-sc-block-image_6-0\" src=\"https:\/\/www.byrdie.com\/thmb\/gLILjEJ5w43TEgxr3ljTEB6s1SM=\/1500x0\/filters:no_upscale():max_bytes(150000):strip_icc():format(webp)\/11-8ef829012fd84b5f808348b98391ecc7.jpg\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.byrdie.com\/thmb\/gLILjEJ5w43TEgxr3ljTEB6s1SM=\/1500x0\/filters:no_upscale():max_bytes(150000):strip_icc():format(webp)\/11-8ef829012fd84b5f808348b98391ecc7.jpg\" width=\"1924\" height=\"1283\" class=\"img--noscript mntl-image mntl-image universal-image__image\" alt=\"Sarah Pidgeon as Carolyn Bessette Kennedy in 'Love Story'\"><\/div>\n<\/div><figcaption id=\"mntl-figure-caption_6-0\" class=\"comp mntl-figure-caption text-utility-100 figure-article-caption\"><span class=\"figure-article-caption-owner\"><\/p>\n<p>Courtesy of FX<\/p>\n<p><\/span><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<p id=\"mntl-sc-block_41-0\" class=\"comp mntl-sc-block beauty-sc-block-html mntl-sc-block-html\"> Aside from the occasional pony or messy updo, Moe mainly styled Pidgeon&#8217;s hair in breezy waves and a simple blowout, the former of which is going viral. Allegedly, CBK would toss her damp hair into a bun on her way to work, only to reveal the waves once she got to her desk. Moe took a similarly heatless approach, having Pidegeon sleep in braids overnight for the easy texture. &#8220;I\u00a0 generously applied Unite 7-Second Leave-In Conditioner from mid-lengths to ends, and sectioned her hair into four quadrants, loosely braiding it off until the next\u00a0morning,&#8221; he explains.\n<\/p>\n<p id=\"mntl-sc-block_43-0\" class=\"comp mntl-sc-block beauty-sc-block-html mntl-sc-block-html\"> &#8220;This technique created a beautiful, soft wave that I further defined with a\u00a0waving iron and random tapered vertical spirals throughout so that nothing felt too uniform. To create Carolyn&#8217;s signature volume and lift at the root, I always did\u00a0a round-brush blowout in the center-top section, using two large velcro rollers to\u00a0set the section, while I worked on the texture below. I finished it all with Unite\u00a0Texturiza Texture Spray to create a voluminous, lived-in vibe and the Blonda Hair Oil to lock in\u00a0 moisture, reduce frizz, and add shine.&#8221;\u00a0\n<\/p>\n<p id=\"mntl-sc-block_45-0\" class=\"comp mntl-sc-block beauty-sc-block-html mntl-sc-block-html\"> The same rollers were also key for her, Mrs. JFK JR. looks. &#8220;The later part of the series was all about sleek, smooth\u00a0styling, and a daily blowout was always in the books.&#8221;\n<\/p>\n<p id=\"mntl-sc-block_47-0\" class=\"comp mntl-sc-block beauty-sc-block-html mntl-sc-block-html\"><em>FX\u2019s\u00a0&#8216;Love Story: John F. Kennedy Jr. &amp; Carolyn Bessette&#8217;\u00a0airs Thursdays on\u00a0FX\u00a0and Hulu.<\/em><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"loc article-post-content\">\n<div id=\"beauty-breadcrumbs--chips_1-0\" class=\"comp beauty-breadcrumbs--chips mntl-universal-breadcrumbs--chips mntl-block\">\n<div id=\"mntl-breadcrumbs__read-more_1-0\" class=\"comp mntl-breadcrumbs__read-more mntl-text-block text-title-100\">Read more:<\/div>\n<ul id=\"mntl-universal-breadcrumbs_1-0\" class=\"comp mntl-universal-breadcrumbs mntl-block text-label-300 breadcrumbs\" data-tracking-container=\"true\">\n<li id=\"mntl-breadcrumbs__item_1-0\" class=\"comp mntl-breadcrumbs__item mntl-block\"><span class=\"link__wrapper\">News<\/span><\/li>\n<li id=\"mntl-breadcrumbs__item_2-0\" class=\"comp mntl-breadcrumbs__item mntl-block\"><span class=\"link__wrapper\">Celebrities<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/article>\n<div class=\"loc article-content\">\n<div id=\"article__broad-video-jw_1-0\" class=\"comp article__broad-video-jw mntl-jwplayer-broad mntl-block is-hidden\" data-pixel-depth=\"100\">\n<div id=\"mntl-jwplayer-broad__title_1-0\" class=\"comp mntl-jwplayer-broad__title mntl-block\"><button id=\"mntl-jwplayer-broad__title-icon--close_1-0\" class=\"comp mntl-jwplayer-broad__title-icon--close mntl-block text-label-100\" data-click-tracked=\"false\"><span id=\"mntl-text-block_2-0\" class=\"comp mntl-text-block\">Close<\/span><\/button><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div id=\"mntl-block_2-0\" class=\"comp mntl-block article__body right-rail\">\n<figure id=\"mntl-universal-primary-image_1-0\" class=\"comp mntl-universal-primary-image primary-image\" data-tracking-container=\"true\">\n<div class=\"primary-image__media\">\n<div class=\"img-placeholder\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.byrdie.com\/thmb\/vsnzA4BdL9YDr0-3yX9U2Magi7Y=\/1500x0\/filters:no_upscale():max_bytes(150000):strip_icc():format(webp)\/lovestoryhairinterview-e660e8036399416c9f02be2b3b02b270.png\" width=\"2000\" height=\"1500\" alt=\"Sarah Pidgeon as Carolyn Bessette Kennedy in 'Love Story'\" class=\" primary-image__image mntl-primary-image--blurry\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.byrdie.com\/thmb\/vsnzA4BdL9YDr0-3yX9U2Magi7Y=\/1500x0\/filters:no_upscale():max_bytes(150000):strip_icc():format(webp)\/lovestoryhairinterview-e660e8036399416c9f02be2b3b02b270.png\" width=\"2000\" height=\"1500\" class=\"loaded primary-img--noscript primary-image__image mntl-primary-image--blurry\" alt=\"Sarah Pidgeon as Carolyn Bessette Kennedy in 'Love Story'\"><\/div>\n<\/div><figcaption id=\"primary-image__figcap_1-0\" class=\"comp primary-image__figcap mntl-figure-caption figure-article-caption\"><span class=\"figure-article-caption-owner\"><\/p>\n<p>Courtesy of FX<\/p>\n<p><\/span><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<div id=\"mntl-sc-page_1-0\" class=\"comp mntl-sc-page mntl-block\" data-sc-sticky-offset=\"125\" data-sc-ad-label-height=\"16\" data-sc-ad-track-spacing=\"100\" data-sc-min-track-height=\"250\" data-sc-max-track-height=\"600\" data-sc-breakpoint=\"50em\" data-sc-load-immediate=\"5\" data-sc-content-positions=\"[1, 1250, 1, 1, 1, 1, 1, 1, 1]\" data-bind-scroll-on-start=\"true\">\n<p id=\"mntl-sc-block_1-0\" class=\"comp mntl-sc-block beauty-sc-block-html mntl-sc-block-html\"> While a certain kind of fashion girl has spent the past decade recreating specific Carolyn Bessette Kennedy looks down to the exact vintage shoes, the late icon&#8217;s style has exploded in popularity since the first season of Ryan Murphy&#8217;s <em>Love Story<\/em> was announced last year. Every outlet and TikToker has pumped out a guide to dressing like the publicist; her reported favorite fragrance is going for $2,500 on eBay, and NYC&#8217;s C.O. Bigelow, where CBK bought her tortoiseshell headbands, has sold six figures worth of hair accessories since the series&#8217; premiere.\n<\/p>\n<p id=\"mntl-sc-block_3-0\" class=\"comp mntl-sc-block beauty-sc-block-html mntl-sc-block-html\"> And with good reason. Her minimalist style looks classic and timeless, even 30 years later, without ever veering into boring territory. But what goes under-discussed is how much her signature bright blonde shade made her outfits pop. As a fellow haver of long blonde hair, I can confirm how much work it does carrying a look.\n<\/p>\n<figure id=\"mntl-sc-block_5-0\" class=\"comp mntl-sc-block beauty-sc-block-image mntl-sc-block-image figure-portrait figure-high-res\">\n<div class=\"figure-media\">\n<div class=\"img-placeholder\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"3600\" height=\"5400\" alt=\"Sarah Pidgeon as Carolyn Bessette Kennedy in 'Love Story'\" class=\"lazyload mntl-image mntl-image universal-image__image\" id=\"mntl-sc-block-image_1-0\" src=\"https:\/\/www.byrdie.com\/thmb\/LuBu1hmrIjO_ejN0mxhbWmHmHG8=\/1500x0\/filters:no_upscale():max_bytes(150000):strip_icc():format(webp)\/WP_105_00423r-b6da4d9a87a44a86862c3762b5109c45.jpg\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.byrdie.com\/thmb\/LuBu1hmrIjO_ejN0mxhbWmHmHG8=\/1500x0\/filters:no_upscale():max_bytes(150000):strip_icc():format(webp)\/WP_105_00423r-b6da4d9a87a44a86862c3762b5109c45.jpg\" width=\"3600\" height=\"5400\" class=\"img--noscript mntl-image mntl-image universal-image__image\" alt=\"Sarah Pidgeon as Carolyn Bessette Kennedy in 'Love Story'\"><\/div>\n<\/div><figcaption id=\"mntl-figure-caption_1-0\" class=\"comp mntl-figure-caption text-utility-100 figure-article-caption\"><span class=\"figure-article-caption-owner\"><\/p>\n<p>Courtesy of FX<\/p>\n<p><\/span><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<p id=\"mntl-sc-block_6-0\" class=\"comp mntl-sc-block beauty-sc-block-html mntl-sc-block-html\"> So, it was essential that <em>Love Story<\/em> got Bessette Kennedy&#8217;s hair just right. The first attempt\u2014a screen test of Sarah Pidgeon, who plays Bessette, in a stick-straight white blonde wig and fast fashion trench coat\u2014was met with a less than warm and fuzzy reception from the internet. Luckily, the production pivoted, and colorist Kari Hill took Pidgeon, a natural brunette, to a gorgeous warm blonde, and stylist Barry Lee Moe tousled her hair to imperfect perfection.\n<\/p>\n<p id=\"mntl-sc-block_8-0\" class=\"comp mntl-sc-block beauty-sc-block-html mntl-sc-block-html\"> Ahead, Hill and Moe fill us in on all the behind-the-scenes secrets on Pidgeon&#8217;s transformation, and how to get the look yourself.\n<\/p>\n<h2 id=\"mntl-sc-block_10-0\" class=\"comp mntl-sc-block beauty-sc-block-heading mntl-sc-block-heading\"><span class=\"mntl-sc-block-heading__text text-title-300\"> The Inspiration <\/span><\/h2>\n<p id=\"mntl-sc-block_11-0\" class=\"comp mntl-sc-block beauty-sc-block-html mntl-sc-block-html\"> Moe joined the production late alongside costume designer Rudy Mance, so he had limited time to get to work. &#8220;I think there was an immense amount of pressure to get it right, because the whole world was watching. We\u00a0 were all deeply invested in the accuracy, but also the energy of this dynamic\u00a0woman, and the goal was always to bring her essence to the character without\u00a0losing Sarah&#8217;s magic.&#8221; Luckily, there were plenty of images to pull from for research, even with the minimal notice.\n<\/p>\n<figure id=\"mntl-sc-block_13-0\" class=\"comp mntl-sc-block beauty-sc-block-image mntl-sc-block-image figure-landscape figure-high-res\">\n<div class=\"figure-media\">\n<div class=\"img-placeholder\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1920\" height=\"1080\" alt=\"Sarah Pidgeon as Carolyn Bessette Kennedy in 'Love Story'\" class=\"lazyload mntl-image mntl-image universal-image__image\" id=\"mntl-sc-block-image_2-0\" src=\"https:\/\/www.byrdie.com\/thmb\/IzmEmkocBJs8mSTCJlsIhp-ivJE=\/1500x0\/filters:no_upscale():max_bytes(150000):strip_icc():format(webp)\/americanlovestory_101_marketing_rec709_185_1920x1.Sub.01r-0d05dbf3cb8c4b96a236ca012ef0b156.jpg\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.byrdie.com\/thmb\/IzmEmkocBJs8mSTCJlsIhp-ivJE=\/1500x0\/filters:no_upscale():max_bytes(150000):strip_icc():format(webp)\/americanlovestory_101_marketing_rec709_185_1920x1.Sub.01r-0d05dbf3cb8c4b96a236ca012ef0b156.jpg\" width=\"1920\" height=\"1080\" class=\"img--noscript mntl-image mntl-image universal-image__image\" alt=\"Sarah Pidgeon as Carolyn Bessette Kennedy in 'Love Story'\"><\/div>\n<\/div><figcaption id=\"mntl-figure-caption_2-0\" class=\"comp mntl-figure-caption text-utility-100 figure-article-caption\"><span class=\"figure-article-caption-owner\"><\/p>\n<p>Courtesy of FX<\/p>\n<p><\/span><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<p id=\"mntl-sc-block_14-0\" class=\"comp mntl-sc-block beauty-sc-block-html mntl-sc-block-html\"> Moe turned to two books in particular, <em>CBK: Carolyn Bessette Kennedy: A Life In Fashion <\/em>and<em> Once Upon a Time: The Captivating Life of Carolyn Bessette-Kennedy, <\/em>to inform the looks, as well as a meticulous image timeline created by the production team. &#8220;When you&#8217;re re-creating the likeness of someone historical, it&#8217;s important to infuse the design with as much factual information as possible. All\u00a0of these sources gave me visual and emotional references to guide me along the way. There&#8217;s a wealth of knowledge in the stories shared by the people who\u00a0surrounded her during that era.&#8221;\n<\/p>\n<p id=\"mntl-sc-block_16-0\" class=\"comp mntl-sc-block beauty-sc-block-html mntl-sc-block-html\"> Hill also had plenty of images to pull from, as well as her personal memories of the era. &#8220;Carolyn Bessette Kennedy&#8217;s blonde is one of the most intentional and iconic blondes in modern history, so the research process was incredibly detailed,&#8221; she explains. &#8220;Her color was always an inspiration to me\u2014we all wanted to be her.&#8221;\n<\/p>\n<figure id=\"mntl-sc-block_18-0\" class=\"comp mntl-sc-block beauty-sc-block-image mntl-sc-block-image figure-portrait figure-high-res\">\n<div class=\"figure-media\">\n<div class=\"img-placeholder\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"3600\" height=\"5400\" alt=\"Sarah Pidgeon as Carolyn Bessette Kennedy in 'Love Story'\" class=\"lazyload mntl-image mntl-image universal-image__image\" id=\"mntl-sc-block-image_3-0\" src=\"https:\/\/www.byrdie.com\/thmb\/6f_a1FR-_RD6qNc04zslickXxNU=\/1500x0\/filters:no_upscale():max_bytes(150000):strip_icc():format(webp)\/WP_105_01371r-f6eb42424e804fd19f2ac4ed2be43223.jpg\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.byrdie.com\/thmb\/6f_a1FR-_RD6qNc04zslickXxNU=\/1500x0\/filters:no_upscale():max_bytes(150000):strip_icc():format(webp)\/WP_105_01371r-f6eb42424e804fd19f2ac4ed2be43223.jpg\" width=\"3600\" height=\"5400\" class=\"img--noscript mntl-image mntl-image universal-image__image\" alt=\"Sarah Pidgeon as Carolyn Bessette Kennedy in 'Love Story'\"><\/div>\n<\/div><figcaption id=\"mntl-figure-caption_3-0\" class=\"comp mntl-figure-caption text-utility-100 figure-article-caption\"><span class=\"figure-article-caption-owner\"><\/p>\n<p>Courtesy of FX<\/p>\n<p><\/span><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<h2 id=\"mntl-sc-block_19-0\" class=\"comp mntl-sc-block beauty-sc-block-heading mntl-sc-block-heading\"><span class=\"mntl-sc-block-heading__text text-title-300\"> Her Hair Evolution <\/span><\/h2>\n<p id=\"mntl-sc-block_20-0\" class=\"comp mntl-sc-block beauty-sc-block-html mntl-sc-block-html\"> When the series starts in the early &#8217;90s, Bessette is a publicist at Calvin Klein by day and a party girl by night, and her hair is a darker blonde shade that she wore in loose, easy waves. Once she marries John F. Kennedy Jr., she adopts the brighter blonde shade and sleek blowout she&#8217;s most known for. It was important to Hill and Moe to not only show the passage of time with Pidgeon&#8217;s hair but also use it to reflect Bessette&#8217;s journey.\n<\/p>\n<p id=\"mntl-sc-block_22-0\" class=\"comp mntl-sc-block beauty-sc-block-html mntl-sc-block-html\"> &#8220;The visual element of storytelling can often say just as much as the words\u00a0spoken by the actors, and with Carolyn, I always saw her hair as a reflection of her life circumstances,&#8221; explains Moe. &#8220;In the beginning of the series, she&#8217;s young and carefree.\u00a0Her hair carries that energy with its bold, dimensional color and wild, natural texture. As the series progresses, we see her slowly shift into a woman who is\u00a0more guarded, using her hair as an extension of her uniform, almost like armor.\u00a0The color gets lighter, and the texture disappears, perhaps a reflection of the controlled chaos that surrounded her.&#8221;\n<\/p>\n<figure id=\"mntl-sc-block_24-0\" class=\"comp mntl-sc-block beauty-sc-block-image mntl-sc-block-image figure-landscape figure-high-res\">\n<div class=\"figure-media\">\n<div class=\"img-placeholder\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"3000\" height=\"2000\" alt=\"Paul Anthony Kelly as John F. Kennedy Jr. and Sarah Pidgeon as Carolyn Bessett in 'Love Story'\" class=\"lazyload mntl-image mntl-image universal-image__image\" id=\"mntl-sc-block-image_4-0\" src=\"https:\/\/www.byrdie.com\/thmb\/avIzd3pQGFRqpAGrCEdxjDAxjs0=\/1500x0\/filters:no_upscale():max_bytes(150000):strip_icc():format(webp)\/WP_104_00336r-8c088b5865f54169bd76574e9a31a5d4.jpg\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.byrdie.com\/thmb\/avIzd3pQGFRqpAGrCEdxjDAxjs0=\/1500x0\/filters:no_upscale():max_bytes(150000):strip_icc():format(webp)\/WP_104_00336r-8c088b5865f54169bd76574e9a31a5d4.jpg\" width=\"3000\" height=\"2000\" class=\"img--noscript mntl-image mntl-image universal-image__image\" alt=\"Paul Anthony Kelly as John F. Kennedy Jr. and Sarah Pidgeon as Carolyn Bessett in 'Love Story'\"><\/div>\n<\/div><figcaption id=\"mntl-figure-caption_4-0\" class=\"comp mntl-figure-caption text-utility-100 figure-article-caption\"><span class=\"figure-article-caption-owner\"><\/p>\n<p>Courtesy of FX<\/p>\n<p><\/span><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<p id=\"mntl-sc-block_25-0\" class=\"comp mntl-sc-block beauty-sc-block-html mntl-sc-block-html\"> Luckily, the show was shot in chronological order, so Hill could ease Pidgeon&#8217;s hair into the classic Bessette Blonde (and maintain consistency). &#8220;In the early &#8217;90s, Carolyn&#8217;s blonde had heavy dimensional contrast\u2014deeper tones underneath with bold, buttery, chunky highlights layered over the surface,&#8221; she says. &#8220;It felt daring and directional but still polished. That contrast is what gave it presence. I took great care to recreate her high-contrast, darker &#8216;dirty blonde&#8217; early &#8217;90s color, and then\u00a0the brighter, buttery, more polished late &#8217;90s blonde. It was important to honor the progression of her hair color throughout the era.&#8221;\n<\/p>\n<h2 id=\"mntl-sc-block_27-0\" class=\"comp mntl-sc-block beauty-sc-block-heading mntl-sc-block-heading\"><span class=\"mntl-sc-block-heading__text text-title-300\"> Pidgeon&#8217;s Bessette Blonde Transformation <\/span><\/h2>\n<p id=\"mntl-sc-block_28-0\" class=\"comp mntl-sc-block beauty-sc-block-html mntl-sc-block-html\"> &#8220;I took a methodical, &#8216;low and slow&#8217; approach,&#8221; explains Hill of Pidgeon&#8217;s major transformation. &#8220;Sarah started with very dark hair, so the initial transformation was a nearly 20-hour process,&#8221; explains Hill. &#8220;My priority was protecting the integrity of her hair while slowly lifting the color to reach the classic Bessette Blonde.&#8221;\n<\/p>\n<p id=\"mntl-sc-block_30-0\" class=\"comp mntl-sc-block beauty-sc-block-html mntl-sc-block-html\"> Hill used Schwarzkopf Professional color to create the look, developing a technique called &#8220;Foiled Cashmere&#8221; in the process. The technique relies on &#8220;a combination of full-head foiling to the root paired with bespoke, gradient toning,&#8221; she explains. &#8220;The toning of the foils is what gives hair that beautiful, blended dimension and silky smoothness reminiscent of a luxurious cashmere sweater.&#8221;\n<\/p>\n<figure id=\"mntl-sc-block_32-0\" class=\"comp mntl-sc-block beauty-sc-block-image mntl-sc-block-image figure-landscape figure-high-res\">\n<div class=\"figure-media\">\n<div class=\"img-placeholder\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"3000\" height=\"1688\" alt=\"Paul Anthony Kelly as John F. Kennedy Jr. and Sarah Pidgeon as Carolyn Bessett in 'Love Story'\" class=\"lazyload mntl-image mntl-image universal-image__image\" id=\"mntl-sc-block-image_5-0\" src=\"https:\/\/www.byrdie.com\/thmb\/WskvdF1nyOnSyKSvwHGhiV2jK9E=\/1500x0\/filters:no_upscale():max_bytes(150000):strip_icc():format(webp)\/LoveStory_104_Sub.03rcopy-794d1b774a4246dd9e7f331fd7b04bc3.jpg\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.byrdie.com\/thmb\/WskvdF1nyOnSyKSvwHGhiV2jK9E=\/1500x0\/filters:no_upscale():max_bytes(150000):strip_icc():format(webp)\/LoveStory_104_Sub.03rcopy-794d1b774a4246dd9e7f331fd7b04bc3.jpg\" width=\"3000\" height=\"1688\" class=\"img--noscript mntl-image mntl-image universal-image__image\" alt=\"Paul Anthony Kelly as John F. Kennedy Jr. and Sarah Pidgeon as Carolyn Bessett in 'Love Story'\"><\/div>\n<\/div><figcaption id=\"mntl-figure-caption_5-0\" class=\"comp mntl-figure-caption text-utility-100 figure-article-caption\"><span class=\"figure-article-caption-owner\"><\/p>\n<p>Courtesy of FX<\/p>\n<p><\/span><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<p id=\"mntl-sc-block_33-0\" class=\"comp mntl-sc-block beauty-sc-block-html mntl-sc-block-html\"> &#8220;To get it right, I used full-head precision foiling using Schwarzkopf BlondMe Lightener 9+ in multiple directional patterns\u2014horizontal, vertical, and diagonal placements. Each foil lifted to slightly different levels, because authenticity comes from variation. This method was a major departure from the type of &#8216;lived-in&#8217; color that most consumers request from their colorists, now like hair painting or balayage. The placement is far more intentional.&#8221;\n<\/p>\n<p id=\"mntl-sc-block_35-0\" class=\"comp mntl-sc-block beauty-sc-block-html mntl-sc-block-html\"> If you want to get a similar look for yourself, Hill always recommends bringing a photo to your colorist so they can see what kind of dimension you&#8217;re looking for, and to ask for the Foiled Cashmere technique\u2014full-head foiling paired with bespoke toning. &#8220;It&#8217;s important to emphasize that this look is about intentional placement and gradient toning, not a single flat blonde,&#8221; she adds. &#8220;What I love about this technique is that it can be highly customized, pending the level of maintenance you are looking for, and can also be achieved on brunette and red hair colors in addition to blondes. You can dial up or dial down the amount of highlights to reflect your maintenance comfort level.&#8221;\n<\/p>\n<h2 id=\"mntl-sc-block_37-0\" class=\"comp mntl-sc-block beauty-sc-block-heading mntl-sc-block-heading\"><span class=\"mntl-sc-block-heading__text text-title-300\"> Pidgeon&#8217;s Effortless CBK Waves <\/span><\/h2>\n<p id=\"mntl-sc-block_38-0\" class=\"comp mntl-sc-block beauty-sc-block-html mntl-sc-block-html\"> Much has been said about Pidgeon&#8217;s &#8220;hairography&#8221; in her portrayal of Bessette, and that was not without the help of Moe. &#8220;Sarah and I were constantly discussing her hair and how it helped to elevate\u00a0the storytelling; it was really important to both of us,&#8221; the stylist shares. &#8220;Although there isn&#8217;t a lot\u00a0of video footage to reference, every photograph of Carolyn is full of emotion\u00a0and movement. I studied every take on set to make sure it felt natural and\u00a0motivated, and gave feedback to Sarah in real time to help keep everything consistent and cohesive. Sarah is truly a dream actress when it comes to\u00a0hair; she knows exactly how to use it to elevate the story.&#8221;\n<\/p>\n<figure id=\"mntl-sc-block_40-0\" class=\"comp mntl-sc-block beauty-sc-block-image mntl-sc-block-image figure-landscape figure-high-res\">\n<div class=\"figure-media\">\n<div class=\"img-placeholder\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1924\" height=\"1283\" alt=\"Sarah Pidgeon as Carolyn Bessette Kennedy in 'Love Story'\" class=\"lazyload mntl-image mntl-image universal-image__image\" id=\"mntl-sc-block-image_6-0\" src=\"https:\/\/www.byrdie.com\/thmb\/gLILjEJ5w43TEgxr3ljTEB6s1SM=\/1500x0\/filters:no_upscale():max_bytes(150000):strip_icc():format(webp)\/11-8ef829012fd84b5f808348b98391ecc7.jpg\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.byrdie.com\/thmb\/gLILjEJ5w43TEgxr3ljTEB6s1SM=\/1500x0\/filters:no_upscale():max_bytes(150000):strip_icc():format(webp)\/11-8ef829012fd84b5f808348b98391ecc7.jpg\" width=\"1924\" height=\"1283\" class=\"img--noscript mntl-image mntl-image universal-image__image\" alt=\"Sarah Pidgeon as Carolyn Bessette Kennedy in 'Love Story'\"><\/div>\n<\/div><figcaption id=\"mntl-figure-caption_6-0\" class=\"comp mntl-figure-caption text-utility-100 figure-article-caption\"><span class=\"figure-article-caption-owner\"><\/p>\n<p>Courtesy of FX<\/p>\n<p><\/span><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<p id=\"mntl-sc-block_41-0\" class=\"comp mntl-sc-block beauty-sc-block-html mntl-sc-block-html\"> Aside from the occasional pony or messy updo, Moe mainly styled Pidgeon&#8217;s hair in breezy waves and a simple blowout, the former of which is going viral. Allegedly, CBK would toss her damp hair into a bun on her way to work, only to reveal the waves once she got to her desk. Moe took a similarly heatless approach, having Pidegeon sleep in braids overnight for the easy texture. &#8220;I\u00a0 generously applied Unite 7-Second Leave-In Conditioner from mid-lengths to ends, and sectioned her hair into four quadrants, loosely braiding it off until the next\u00a0morning,&#8221; he explains.\n<\/p>\n<p id=\"mntl-sc-block_43-0\" class=\"comp mntl-sc-block beauty-sc-block-html mntl-sc-block-html\"> &#8220;This technique created a beautiful, soft wave that I further defined with a\u00a0waving iron and random tapered vertical spirals throughout so that nothing felt too uniform. To create Carolyn&#8217;s signature volume and lift at the root, I always did\u00a0a round-brush blowout in the center-top section, using two large velcro rollers to\u00a0set the section, while I worked on the texture below. I finished it all with Unite\u00a0Texturiza Texture Spray to create a voluminous, lived-in vibe and the Blonda Hair Oil to lock in\u00a0 moisture, reduce frizz, and add shine.&#8221;\u00a0\n<\/p>\n<p id=\"mntl-sc-block_45-0\" class=\"comp mntl-sc-block beauty-sc-block-html mntl-sc-block-html\"> The same rollers were also key for her, Mrs. JFK JR. looks. &#8220;The later part of the series was all about sleek, smooth\u00a0styling, and a daily blowout was always in the books.&#8221;\n<\/p>\n<p id=\"mntl-sc-block_47-0\" class=\"comp mntl-sc-block beauty-sc-block-html mntl-sc-block-html\"><em>FX\u2019s\u00a0&#8216;Love Story: John F. Kennedy Jr. &amp; Carolyn Bessette&#8217;\u00a0airs Thursdays on\u00a0FX\u00a0and Hulu.<\/em><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div id=\"mntl-sc-page_1-0\" class=\"comp mntl-sc-page mntl-block\" data-sc-sticky-offset=\"125\" data-sc-ad-label-height=\"16\" data-sc-ad-track-spacing=\"100\" data-sc-min-track-height=\"250\" data-sc-max-track-height=\"600\" data-sc-breakpoint=\"50em\" data-sc-load-immediate=\"5\" data-sc-content-positions=\"[1, 1250, 1, 1, 1, 1, 1, 1, 1]\" data-bind-scroll-on-start=\"true\">\n<p id=\"mntl-sc-block_1-0\" class=\"comp mntl-sc-block beauty-sc-block-html mntl-sc-block-html\"> While a certain kind of fashion girl has spent the past decade recreating specific Carolyn Bessette Kennedy looks down to the exact vintage shoes, the late icon&#8217;s style has exploded in popularity since the first season of Ryan Murphy&#8217;s <em>Love Story<\/em> was announced last year. Every outlet and TikToker has pumped out a guide to dressing like the publicist; her reported favorite fragrance is going for $2,500 on eBay, and NYC&#8217;s C.O. Bigelow, where CBK bought her tortoiseshell headbands, has sold six figures worth of hair accessories since the series&#8217; premiere.\n<\/p>\n<p id=\"mntl-sc-block_3-0\" class=\"comp mntl-sc-block beauty-sc-block-html mntl-sc-block-html\"> And with good reason. Her minimalist style looks classic and timeless, even 30 years later, without ever veering into boring territory. But what goes under-discussed is how much her signature bright blonde shade made her outfits pop. As a fellow haver of long blonde hair, I can confirm how much work it does carrying a look.\n<\/p>\n<figure id=\"mntl-sc-block_5-0\" class=\"comp mntl-sc-block beauty-sc-block-image mntl-sc-block-image figure-portrait figure-high-res\">\n<div class=\"figure-media\">\n<div class=\"img-placeholder\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"3600\" height=\"5400\" alt=\"Sarah Pidgeon as Carolyn Bessette Kennedy in 'Love Story'\" class=\"lazyload mntl-image mntl-image universal-image__image\" id=\"mntl-sc-block-image_1-0\" src=\"https:\/\/www.byrdie.com\/thmb\/LuBu1hmrIjO_ejN0mxhbWmHmHG8=\/1500x0\/filters:no_upscale():max_bytes(150000):strip_icc():format(webp)\/WP_105_00423r-b6da4d9a87a44a86862c3762b5109c45.jpg\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.byrdie.com\/thmb\/LuBu1hmrIjO_ejN0mxhbWmHmHG8=\/1500x0\/filters:no_upscale():max_bytes(150000):strip_icc():format(webp)\/WP_105_00423r-b6da4d9a87a44a86862c3762b5109c45.jpg\" width=\"3600\" height=\"5400\" class=\"img--noscript mntl-image mntl-image universal-image__image\" alt=\"Sarah Pidgeon as Carolyn Bessette Kennedy in 'Love Story'\"><\/div>\n<\/div><figcaption id=\"mntl-figure-caption_1-0\" class=\"comp mntl-figure-caption text-utility-100 figure-article-caption\"><span class=\"figure-article-caption-owner\"><\/p>\n<p>Courtesy of FX<\/p>\n<p><\/span><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<p id=\"mntl-sc-block_6-0\" class=\"comp mntl-sc-block beauty-sc-block-html mntl-sc-block-html\"> So, it was essential that <em>Love Story<\/em> got Bessette Kennedy&#8217;s hair just right. The first attempt\u2014a screen test of Sarah Pidgeon, who plays Bessette, in a stick-straight white blonde wig and fast fashion trench coat\u2014was met with a less than warm and fuzzy reception from the internet. Luckily, the production pivoted, and colorist Kari Hill took Pidgeon, a natural brunette, to a gorgeous warm blonde, and stylist Barry Lee Moe tousled her hair to imperfect perfection.\n<\/p>\n<p id=\"mntl-sc-block_8-0\" class=\"comp mntl-sc-block beauty-sc-block-html mntl-sc-block-html\"> Ahead, Hill and Moe fill us in on all the behind-the-scenes secrets on Pidgeon&#8217;s transformation, and how to get the look yourself.\n<\/p>\n<h2 id=\"mntl-sc-block_10-0\" class=\"comp mntl-sc-block beauty-sc-block-heading mntl-sc-block-heading\"><span class=\"mntl-sc-block-heading__text text-title-300\"> The Inspiration <\/span><\/h2>\n<p id=\"mntl-sc-block_11-0\" class=\"comp mntl-sc-block beauty-sc-block-html mntl-sc-block-html\"> Moe joined the production late alongside costume designer Rudy Mance, so he had limited time to get to work. &#8220;I think there was an immense amount of pressure to get it right, because the whole world was watching. We\u00a0 were all deeply invested in the accuracy, but also the energy of this dynamic\u00a0woman, and the goal was always to bring her essence to the character without\u00a0losing Sarah&#8217;s magic.&#8221; Luckily, there were plenty of images to pull from for research, even with the minimal notice.\n<\/p>\n<figure id=\"mntl-sc-block_13-0\" class=\"comp mntl-sc-block beauty-sc-block-image mntl-sc-block-image figure-landscape figure-high-res\">\n<div class=\"figure-media\">\n<div class=\"img-placeholder\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1920\" height=\"1080\" alt=\"Sarah Pidgeon as Carolyn Bessette Kennedy in 'Love Story'\" class=\"lazyload mntl-image mntl-image universal-image__image\" id=\"mntl-sc-block-image_2-0\" src=\"https:\/\/www.byrdie.com\/thmb\/IzmEmkocBJs8mSTCJlsIhp-ivJE=\/1500x0\/filters:no_upscale():max_bytes(150000):strip_icc():format(webp)\/americanlovestory_101_marketing_rec709_185_1920x1.Sub.01r-0d05dbf3cb8c4b96a236ca012ef0b156.jpg\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.byrdie.com\/thmb\/IzmEmkocBJs8mSTCJlsIhp-ivJE=\/1500x0\/filters:no_upscale():max_bytes(150000):strip_icc():format(webp)\/americanlovestory_101_marketing_rec709_185_1920x1.Sub.01r-0d05dbf3cb8c4b96a236ca012ef0b156.jpg\" width=\"1920\" height=\"1080\" class=\"img--noscript mntl-image mntl-image universal-image__image\" alt=\"Sarah Pidgeon as Carolyn Bessette Kennedy in 'Love Story'\"><\/div>\n<\/div><figcaption id=\"mntl-figure-caption_2-0\" class=\"comp mntl-figure-caption text-utility-100 figure-article-caption\"><span class=\"figure-article-caption-owner\"><\/p>\n<p>Courtesy of FX<\/p>\n<p><\/span><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<p id=\"mntl-sc-block_14-0\" class=\"comp mntl-sc-block beauty-sc-block-html mntl-sc-block-html\"> Moe turned to two books in particular, <em>CBK: Carolyn Bessette Kennedy: A Life In Fashion <\/em>and<em> Once Upon a Time: The Captivating Life of Carolyn Bessette-Kennedy, <\/em>to inform the looks, as well as a meticulous image timeline created by the production team. &#8220;When you&#8217;re re-creating the likeness of someone historical, it&#8217;s important to infuse the design with as much factual information as possible. All\u00a0of these sources gave me visual and emotional references to guide me along the way. There&#8217;s a wealth of knowledge in the stories shared by the people who\u00a0surrounded her during that era.&#8221;\n<\/p>\n<p id=\"mntl-sc-block_16-0\" class=\"comp mntl-sc-block beauty-sc-block-html mntl-sc-block-html\"> Hill also had plenty of images to pull from, as well as her personal memories of the era. &#8220;Carolyn Bessette Kennedy&#8217;s blonde is one of the most intentional and iconic blondes in modern history, so the research process was incredibly detailed,&#8221; she explains. &#8220;Her color was always an inspiration to me\u2014we all wanted to be her.&#8221;\n<\/p>\n<figure id=\"mntl-sc-block_18-0\" class=\"comp mntl-sc-block beauty-sc-block-image mntl-sc-block-image figure-portrait figure-high-res\">\n<div class=\"figure-media\">\n<div class=\"img-placeholder\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"3600\" height=\"5400\" alt=\"Sarah Pidgeon as Carolyn Bessette Kennedy in 'Love Story'\" class=\"lazyload mntl-image mntl-image universal-image__image\" id=\"mntl-sc-block-image_3-0\" src=\"https:\/\/www.byrdie.com\/thmb\/6f_a1FR-_RD6qNc04zslickXxNU=\/1500x0\/filters:no_upscale():max_bytes(150000):strip_icc():format(webp)\/WP_105_01371r-f6eb42424e804fd19f2ac4ed2be43223.jpg\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.byrdie.com\/thmb\/6f_a1FR-_RD6qNc04zslickXxNU=\/1500x0\/filters:no_upscale():max_bytes(150000):strip_icc():format(webp)\/WP_105_01371r-f6eb42424e804fd19f2ac4ed2be43223.jpg\" width=\"3600\" height=\"5400\" class=\"img--noscript mntl-image mntl-image universal-image__image\" alt=\"Sarah Pidgeon as Carolyn Bessette Kennedy in 'Love Story'\"><\/div>\n<\/div><figcaption id=\"mntl-figure-caption_3-0\" class=\"comp mntl-figure-caption text-utility-100 figure-article-caption\"><span class=\"figure-article-caption-owner\"><\/p>\n<p>Courtesy of FX<\/p>\n<p><\/span><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<h2 id=\"mntl-sc-block_19-0\" class=\"comp mntl-sc-block beauty-sc-block-heading mntl-sc-block-heading\"><span class=\"mntl-sc-block-heading__text text-title-300\"> Her Hair Evolution <\/span><\/h2>\n<p id=\"mntl-sc-block_20-0\" class=\"comp mntl-sc-block beauty-sc-block-html mntl-sc-block-html\"> When the series starts in the early &#8217;90s, Bessette is a publicist at Calvin Klein by day and a party girl by night, and her hair is a darker blonde shade that she wore in loose, easy waves. Once she marries John F. Kennedy Jr., she adopts the brighter blonde shade and sleek blowout she&#8217;s most known for. It was important to Hill and Moe to not only show the passage of time with Pidgeon&#8217;s hair but also use it to reflect Bessette&#8217;s journey.\n<\/p>\n<p id=\"mntl-sc-block_22-0\" class=\"comp mntl-sc-block beauty-sc-block-html mntl-sc-block-html\"> &#8220;The visual element of storytelling can often say just as much as the words\u00a0spoken by the actors, and with Carolyn, I always saw her hair as a reflection of her life circumstances,&#8221; explains Moe. &#8220;In the beginning of the series, she&#8217;s young and carefree.\u00a0Her hair carries that energy with its bold, dimensional color and wild, natural texture. As the series progresses, we see her slowly shift into a woman who is\u00a0more guarded, using her hair as an extension of her uniform, almost like armor.\u00a0The color gets lighter, and the texture disappears, perhaps a reflection of the controlled chaos that surrounded her.&#8221;\n<\/p>\n<figure id=\"mntl-sc-block_24-0\" class=\"comp mntl-sc-block beauty-sc-block-image mntl-sc-block-image figure-landscape figure-high-res\">\n<div class=\"figure-media\">\n<div class=\"img-placeholder\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"3000\" height=\"2000\" alt=\"Paul Anthony Kelly as John F. Kennedy Jr. and Sarah Pidgeon as Carolyn Bessett in 'Love Story'\" class=\"lazyload mntl-image mntl-image universal-image__image\" id=\"mntl-sc-block-image_4-0\" src=\"https:\/\/www.byrdie.com\/thmb\/avIzd3pQGFRqpAGrCEdxjDAxjs0=\/1500x0\/filters:no_upscale():max_bytes(150000):strip_icc():format(webp)\/WP_104_00336r-8c088b5865f54169bd76574e9a31a5d4.jpg\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.byrdie.com\/thmb\/avIzd3pQGFRqpAGrCEdxjDAxjs0=\/1500x0\/filters:no_upscale():max_bytes(150000):strip_icc():format(webp)\/WP_104_00336r-8c088b5865f54169bd76574e9a31a5d4.jpg\" width=\"3000\" height=\"2000\" class=\"img--noscript mntl-image mntl-image universal-image__image\" alt=\"Paul Anthony Kelly as John F. Kennedy Jr. and Sarah Pidgeon as Carolyn Bessett in 'Love Story'\"><\/div>\n<\/div><figcaption id=\"mntl-figure-caption_4-0\" class=\"comp mntl-figure-caption text-utility-100 figure-article-caption\"><span class=\"figure-article-caption-owner\"><\/p>\n<p>Courtesy of FX<\/p>\n<p><\/span><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<p id=\"mntl-sc-block_25-0\" class=\"comp mntl-sc-block beauty-sc-block-html mntl-sc-block-html\"> Luckily, the show was shot in chronological order, so Hill could ease Pidgeon&#8217;s hair into the classic Bessette Blonde (and maintain consistency). &#8220;In the early &#8217;90s, Carolyn&#8217;s blonde had heavy dimensional contrast\u2014deeper tones underneath with bold, buttery, chunky highlights layered over the surface,&#8221; she says. &#8220;It felt daring and directional but still polished. That contrast is what gave it presence. I took great care to recreate her high-contrast, darker &#8216;dirty blonde&#8217; early &#8217;90s color, and then\u00a0the brighter, buttery, more polished late &#8217;90s blonde. It was important to honor the progression of her hair color throughout the era.&#8221;\n<\/p>\n<h2 id=\"mntl-sc-block_27-0\" class=\"comp mntl-sc-block beauty-sc-block-heading mntl-sc-block-heading\"><span class=\"mntl-sc-block-heading__text text-title-300\"> Pidgeon&#8217;s Bessette Blonde Transformation <\/span><\/h2>\n<p id=\"mntl-sc-block_28-0\" class=\"comp mntl-sc-block beauty-sc-block-html mntl-sc-block-html\"> &#8220;I took a methodical, &#8216;low and slow&#8217; approach,&#8221; explains Hill of Pidgeon&#8217;s major transformation. &#8220;Sarah started with very dark hair, so the initial transformation was a nearly 20-hour process,&#8221; explains Hill. &#8220;My priority was protecting the integrity of her hair while slowly lifting the color to reach the classic Bessette Blonde.&#8221;\n<\/p>\n<p id=\"mntl-sc-block_30-0\" class=\"comp mntl-sc-block beauty-sc-block-html mntl-sc-block-html\"> Hill used Schwarzkopf Professional color to create the look, developing a technique called &#8220;Foiled Cashmere&#8221; in the process. The technique relies on &#8220;a combination of full-head foiling to the root paired with bespoke, gradient toning,&#8221; she explains. &#8220;The toning of the foils is what gives hair that beautiful, blended dimension and silky smoothness reminiscent of a luxurious cashmere sweater.&#8221;\n<\/p>\n<figure id=\"mntl-sc-block_32-0\" class=\"comp mntl-sc-block beauty-sc-block-image mntl-sc-block-image figure-landscape figure-high-res\">\n<div class=\"figure-media\">\n<div class=\"img-placeholder\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"3000\" height=\"1688\" alt=\"Paul Anthony Kelly as John F. Kennedy Jr. and Sarah Pidgeon as Carolyn Bessett in 'Love Story'\" class=\"lazyload mntl-image mntl-image universal-image__image\" id=\"mntl-sc-block-image_5-0\" src=\"https:\/\/www.byrdie.com\/thmb\/WskvdF1nyOnSyKSvwHGhiV2jK9E=\/1500x0\/filters:no_upscale():max_bytes(150000):strip_icc():format(webp)\/LoveStory_104_Sub.03rcopy-794d1b774a4246dd9e7f331fd7b04bc3.jpg\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.byrdie.com\/thmb\/WskvdF1nyOnSyKSvwHGhiV2jK9E=\/1500x0\/filters:no_upscale():max_bytes(150000):strip_icc():format(webp)\/LoveStory_104_Sub.03rcopy-794d1b774a4246dd9e7f331fd7b04bc3.jpg\" width=\"3000\" height=\"1688\" class=\"img--noscript mntl-image mntl-image universal-image__image\" alt=\"Paul Anthony Kelly as John F. Kennedy Jr. and Sarah Pidgeon as Carolyn Bessett in 'Love Story'\"><\/div>\n<\/div><figcaption id=\"mntl-figure-caption_5-0\" class=\"comp mntl-figure-caption text-utility-100 figure-article-caption\"><span class=\"figure-article-caption-owner\"><\/p>\n<p>Courtesy of FX<\/p>\n<p><\/span><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<p id=\"mntl-sc-block_33-0\" class=\"comp mntl-sc-block beauty-sc-block-html mntl-sc-block-html\"> &#8220;To get it right, I used full-head precision foiling using Schwarzkopf BlondMe Lightener 9+ in multiple directional patterns\u2014horizontal, vertical, and diagonal placements. Each foil lifted to slightly different levels, because authenticity comes from variation. This method was a major departure from the type of &#8216;lived-in&#8217; color that most consumers request from their colorists, now like hair painting or balayage. The placement is far more intentional.&#8221;\n<\/p>\n<p id=\"mntl-sc-block_35-0\" class=\"comp mntl-sc-block beauty-sc-block-html mntl-sc-block-html\"> If you want to get a similar look for yourself, Hill always recommends bringing a photo to your colorist so they can see what kind of dimension you&#8217;re looking for, and to ask for the Foiled Cashmere technique\u2014full-head foiling paired with bespoke toning. &#8220;It&#8217;s important to emphasize that this look is about intentional placement and gradient toning, not a single flat blonde,&#8221; she adds. &#8220;What I love about this technique is that it can be highly customized, pending the level of maintenance you are looking for, and can also be achieved on brunette and red hair colors in addition to blondes. You can dial up or dial down the amount of highlights to reflect your maintenance comfort level.&#8221;\n<\/p>\n<h2 id=\"mntl-sc-block_37-0\" class=\"comp mntl-sc-block beauty-sc-block-heading mntl-sc-block-heading\"><span class=\"mntl-sc-block-heading__text text-title-300\"> Pidgeon&#8217;s Effortless CBK Waves <\/span><\/h2>\n<p id=\"mntl-sc-block_38-0\" class=\"comp mntl-sc-block beauty-sc-block-html mntl-sc-block-html\"> Much has been said about Pidgeon&#8217;s &#8220;hairography&#8221; in her portrayal of Bessette, and that was not without the help of Moe. &#8220;Sarah and I were constantly discussing her hair and how it helped to elevate\u00a0the storytelling; it was really important to both of us,&#8221; the stylist shares. &#8220;Although there isn&#8217;t a lot\u00a0of video footage to reference, every photograph of Carolyn is full of emotion\u00a0and movement. I studied every take on set to make sure it felt natural and\u00a0motivated, and gave feedback to Sarah in real time to help keep everything consistent and cohesive. Sarah is truly a dream actress when it comes to\u00a0hair; she knows exactly how to use it to elevate the story.&#8221;\n<\/p>\n<figure id=\"mntl-sc-block_40-0\" class=\"comp mntl-sc-block beauty-sc-block-image mntl-sc-block-image figure-landscape figure-high-res\">\n<div class=\"figure-media\">\n<div class=\"img-placeholder\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1924\" height=\"1283\" alt=\"Sarah Pidgeon as Carolyn Bessette Kennedy in 'Love Story'\" class=\"lazyload mntl-image mntl-image universal-image__image\" id=\"mntl-sc-block-image_6-0\" src=\"https:\/\/www.byrdie.com\/thmb\/gLILjEJ5w43TEgxr3ljTEB6s1SM=\/1500x0\/filters:no_upscale():max_bytes(150000):strip_icc():format(webp)\/11-8ef829012fd84b5f808348b98391ecc7.jpg\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.byrdie.com\/thmb\/gLILjEJ5w43TEgxr3ljTEB6s1SM=\/1500x0\/filters:no_upscale():max_bytes(150000):strip_icc():format(webp)\/11-8ef829012fd84b5f808348b98391ecc7.jpg\" width=\"1924\" height=\"1283\" class=\"img--noscript mntl-image mntl-image universal-image__image\" alt=\"Sarah Pidgeon as Carolyn Bessette Kennedy in 'Love Story'\"><\/div>\n<\/div><figcaption id=\"mntl-figure-caption_6-0\" class=\"comp mntl-figure-caption text-utility-100 figure-article-caption\"><span class=\"figure-article-caption-owner\"><\/p>\n<p>Courtesy of FX<\/p>\n<p><\/span><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<p id=\"mntl-sc-block_41-0\" class=\"comp mntl-sc-block beauty-sc-block-html mntl-sc-block-html\"> Aside from the occasional pony or messy updo, Moe mainly styled Pidgeon&#8217;s hair in breezy waves and a simple blowout, the former of which is going viral. Allegedly, CBK would toss her damp hair into a bun on her way to work, only to reveal the waves once she got to her desk. Moe took a similarly heatless approach, having Pidegeon sleep in braids overnight for the easy texture. &#8220;I\u00a0 generously applied Unite 7-Second Leave-In Conditioner from mid-lengths to ends, and sectioned her hair into four quadrants, loosely braiding it off until the next\u00a0morning,&#8221; he explains.\n<\/p>\n<p id=\"mntl-sc-block_43-0\" class=\"comp mntl-sc-block beauty-sc-block-html mntl-sc-block-html\"> &#8220;This technique created a beautiful, soft wave that I further defined with a\u00a0waving iron and random tapered vertical spirals throughout so that nothing felt too uniform. To create Carolyn&#8217;s signature volume and lift at the root, I always did\u00a0a round-brush blowout in the center-top section, using two large velcro rollers to\u00a0set the section, while I worked on the texture below. I finished it all with Unite\u00a0Texturiza Texture Spray to create a voluminous, lived-in vibe and the Blonda Hair Oil to lock in\u00a0 moisture, reduce frizz, and add shine.&#8221;\u00a0\n<\/p>\n<p id=\"mntl-sc-block_45-0\" class=\"comp mntl-sc-block beauty-sc-block-html mntl-sc-block-html\"> The same rollers were also key for her, Mrs. JFK JR. looks. &#8220;The later part of the series was all about sleek, smooth\u00a0styling, and a daily blowout was always in the books.&#8221;\n<\/p>\n<p id=\"mntl-sc-block_47-0\" class=\"comp mntl-sc-block beauty-sc-block-html mntl-sc-block-html\"><em>FX\u2019s\u00a0&#8216;Love Story: John F. Kennedy Jr. &amp; Carolyn Bessette&#8217;\u00a0airs Thursdays on\u00a0FX\u00a0and Hulu.<\/em><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<p>[analyse_source url=&#8221;https:\/\/www.byrdie.com\/carolyn-bessette-kennedy-love-story-hair-interview-11919514&#8243;]<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>[analyse_image type=&#8221;featured&#8221; src=&#8221;https:\/\/www.byrdie.com\/thmb\/4QCiumUt7Q0aL66ktwLTC7jYtqo=\/1500&#215;0\/filters:no_upscale():max_bytes(150000):strip_icc()\/lovestoryhairinterviewsocial-5a1ab5d8dc374f3dbdddfd2f3a8e2c75.png&#8221;] Sarah Pidgeon&#8217;s Carolyn Bessette Blonde Transformation Took Almost 20 Hours &#8216;Love Story&#8217; colorist Kari Hill and hairstylist Barry Lee Moe give us all the details. By Bella Cacciatore Bella Cacciatore Bella has been in editorial for four years, and has been with Byrdie since June 2022. 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