Angelina Jolie Should Have Thought Twice About This Messy Hair Extension Look

Hair extensions can make our favorite celebrities look almost unrecognizable, but they can also be tough to get right — just ask Angelina Jolie. The actor experienced an extension disaster in 2021 at the Rome premiere for "Eternals" that could have been prevented with some better planning.

Jolie flaunted her post-divorce style transformation in a gorgeous, strapless, shiny, silver gown, but all eyes were on her odd-looking hair. Her natural locks ended around her shoulder blades, but she had straightened strands — which appeared to be clip-ins — that stretched as far as the small of her back. Unfortunately, the accessories weren't blended, which caused the added strands to look limp and fake.

Plenty of fans noticed the messy hair look. "I'm about as done as whoever put in Angelina Jolie's hair extensions for 'The Eternals' premiere," one person wrote on X, formerly known as Twitter. "Angelina Jolie's hairstylist for 'the Eternals' Premiere in Rome gets an F- for these very visible extensions," another wrote, while a third quipped, "Who the stylist that didn't blend Angelina Jolie hair extensions.. you're either going to hell or jail." Yikes. But there are a few things Jolie and her team could have done to avoid the awkward hair disaster.

Angelina Jolie's hairstylist obviously had a tough time blending her extensions and natural hair, but that problem could have been solved with some scissors. Sometimes, if clip-ins are a lot longer than the natural hair or a different shape, a trim can help the two look more in sync. "Unfortunately the extensions are too long and should have been layered cut into her real hair to give a blended more seamless result," fashion/red carpet hair and makeup artist Luna Viola told The List. 

The problem may also have stemmed from Jolie's hairstylist not adding enough extra hair. The actor seemingly only had one strip rather multiple layered pieces, which likely made it harder to blend. More styling could have helped, too. Viola shared that curling Jolie's locks could have disguised the obvious harsh line between the clip-ins and her natural hair. "That way, when you brush your hair out, it will all flow seamlessly into the same curl," she said. 

The mishap could also have been caused by the extensions slipping down, making them look even longer. Jolie's natural tresses may have been too thin or soft, which would have resulted in there not being enough grip to hold the weight of the hair pieces. That could have been prevented by Jolie avoiding super moisturizing, softening conditioners before the event, or by applying texturizing or hair spray before the clip-ins were installed. Strategically placed bobby pins could also have helped hold the pieces in place. Though there's no doubting Jolie — who's also gorgeous without makeup – still looked stunning, we're guessing she'll take a second look in the mirror before stepping out with extensions next time.