Eva González has brought back the Bardot fringe on La Voz, a style she wore at the start of her career. This time, the look is sharper and fits her current image, showing how old trends can come back in new ways.
Eva González walked onto the La Voz set with a clear change: the Bardot fringe. She last wore this style more than twenty years ago. This was not just a nod to the past. She gave it a modern twist that fits who she is now.
For her eighth season hosting the Antena 3 talent show, González picked a high, wavy ponytail and a Bardot-style fringe. She used a hairpiece, not scissors, so she could keep her long brown hair. The Bardot fringe, named after Brigitte Bardot, is known for its soft shape and a gentle part in the middle. It brings back a classic look but still feels fresh.
The new season of La Voz premiered on 18 September 2026, with Eva González returning as host alongside coaches Mika, Lola Índigo, Melendi and Pablo López.
Mª José Llata, president of Intercoiffure España and director of Peluquería Llata Carrera in Cantabria, says the Bardot fringe is "very versatile and suits almost every face shape." She suggests adding a slight curve for movement and recommends wearing it loose or swept to the side for more volume. This makes the style easy to adapt, whether you want a casual or a more polished look.
González’s choice is different from the straight "Cher fringe" she wore in 2004. That style works well for long faces, making the forehead look shorter and balancing the face. Charo García, director of Ilitia Beauty & Science in Balmaseda (Vizcaya), says a straight fringe needs to be blow-dried from above to keep it flat and sharp.
Since her early days on TV, González has rarely made big changes to her hair. She has stuck with her natural brown color, sometimes adding lighter or darker highlights but never going far from her usual look. Her styling has also stayed simple, with loose waves, side or center parts, and soft updos that match her makeup. Bringing back the fringe, even as a hairpiece, is one of her few big beauty changes in recent years.
According to official Atresmedia reports, the premiere of the new La Voz season attracted an average of about 1.1 million viewers and over 3.3 million unique viewers. Despite leading Friday night prime time, independent publications note that this was the lowest-rated premiere in the history of the Spanish version, reflecting a slowdown in audience interest compared to previous years.
It is not clear if González will cut a real fringe. Her peach-toned highlights work well with her look, but she usually prefers small changes over big ones. Her latest appearance on La Voz shows how a classic style can be made new again. It is a lesson in how to update your image without going too far. For Spanish TV, González proves that you do not need a big change to get noticed. Sometimes, one detail is enough to set a new trend.
