Celebrity hair stylistDavid Robert Naumannis setting the record straight when it comes toLori Loughlin’sdramatic new look.
After theFull Housealum, 61, debuteda much shorter hairstyleon Thursday, April 16, Naumann, who is Loughlin’s hairstylist, shot down speculation that the new look was due to a wig.
“Cute but it’s a wig,” commented one follower onUs Weekly’sInstagrampage on Friday, April 17. In response, Naumann clarified, “It’s not a wig. I’d know ;)”
Over on hisown Instagram account,Naumann emphasized further that the actress had genuinely cut her traditionally long locks.
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“Chop chop for Lori yesterday,” he wrote as he sharedUs Weekly’sarticle about Loughlin’s dramatic transformation.
Loughlin looked unrecognizable when she stepped out rocking the freshly cropped bob with caramel highlights and thick curtain bangs.
The actress was attending the Los Angeles County Museum of Art Opening Gala for the David Geffen Galleries alongside her daughterOlivia Jade Giannulliwhen she turned heads with her fresh appearance.
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Loughlin’s new look comes after news broke in October 2025 that she and husbandMossimo Giannullihad separatedafter nearly 28 years of marriage.
At the time, Loughlin’s rep toldUs Weeklyin a statement, “They are living apart now.” Her rep also added, “There are no legal proceedings underway.”
In addition to Olivia Jade, 26, the former couple also share daughter Isabella Rose, 27.
The actress and the fashion designer eloped in November 1997, a few days prior to Thanksgiving. (Loughlin was also previously married toMichael Burnsfrom 1989 to 1996.)
“He’s my guy, he’s my person,” Loughlin said of Mossimo in February 2018 after 20 years of marriage.
She toldEntertainment Tonightat the time that the key to their relationship was “communicating, it’s listening, it’s picking and choosing your battles. It’s being flexible, it’s all of that.”
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Meanwhile, Loughlin’s career is flourishing and the actress returned toWhen Calls the Heartfor the season 13 finale last month. She will return full-time to the Hallmark Channel series next season.
Loughlin originally starred on the show for six seasons, before Hallmark cut ties with her as part of the fallout connected to her college admissions scandal.
The network announced in December 2025 that Loughlin will reprise her role as Abigail Stanton in the upcoming season 14. While no official date has yet been announced, season 14 is expected to premiere in early 2027.