Lori Loughlin's Stylist Shuts Down Wig Rumors After Actress' Dramatic Hair Transformation

Loughlin debuted a new layered bob and bangs at a LACMA event, sparking speculation that it was a wig.

Apr. 18, 2026 at 9:48pm

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Lori Loughlin stepped out with a dramatic new hairstyle - a layered bob with bangs - at a LACMA event on April 16, 2026. This sparked rumors that the actress was wearing a wig, but her longtime hairstylist, David Robert Naumann, quickly shut down the speculation, confirming on Instagram that he was the one who gave Loughlin the new cut.

Why it matters

Loughlin's appearance at the LACMA gala marked one of her first major public outings with her daughter Olivia Jade since the 2019 college admissions scandal. The new hairstyle was a noticeable change from Loughlin's previous look, leading some to wonder if it was a wig rather than a real transformation.

The details

Loughlin attended the LACMA Opening Gala for the David Geffen Galleries on April 16 with her daughter Olivia Jade. She debuted a layered bob haircut with bangs, a dramatic change from her previous longer hairstyle. This sparked speculation on social media that Loughlin was wearing a wig. However, her longtime hairstylist, David Robert Naumann, shut down the wig rumors, commenting on an Instagram post that 'It's not a wig ;) I'd know ❤️.' Naumann also shared on his own Instagram that he was the one who gave Loughlin the 'chop chop' for the event.

  • Loughlin debuted her new hairstyle at the LACMA gala on April 16, 2026.
  • Loughlin and her daughter Olivia Jade made their first red carpet appearance together in over a month at the event.

The players

Lori Loughlin

A 61-year-old actress best known for her role on the sitcom Full House.

Olivia Jade Giannulli

Loughlin's 26-year-old daughter who attended the LACMA gala with her mother.

David Robert Naumann

Loughlin's longtime hairstylist who confirmed on Instagram that he was the one who gave her the new haircut.

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What they’re saying

“It's not a wig ;) I'd know ❤️.”

— David Robert Naumann, Lori Loughlin's hairstylist

The takeaway

Loughlin's new hairstyle was a dramatic transformation, but her longtime stylist quickly shut down speculation that it was a wig, confirming he was the one who gave her the layered bob and bangs. This appearance with her daughter Olivia Jade marked one of Loughlin's first major public outings since the 2019 college admissions scandal.