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Benny Blanco’s Half‑Shaved Look from Complex Appearance Was a Bald‑Cap Editorial Effect

A makeup artist credited a 'half bald‑cap' for the magazine shoot, reframing the viral reaction as a produced image rather than an unannounced haircut.

Overview

  • Benny Blanco appeared on Complex’s YouTube show GOAT Talk with one side of his head bald and the other side curly, a look viewers first noticed during the episode on June 19.
  • The surprise appearance drew widespread social‑media reaction that mixed jokes, concern for his wife Selena Gomez, and immediate speculation the look might be fake.
  • Photos from a Complex cover shoot showed Lil Dicky using a razor on Blanco’s hair, linking the half‑shaved style to an editorial production rather than a private change.
  • Makeup artist credits posted about working on a 'half bald‑cap' for the shoot have since described the look as a staged effect, shifting coverage toward how the image was created.
  • The episode follows recent promotional appearances including a LolaVie clip with Jennifer Aniston and highlights how magazine makeup, staged shoots, and social platforms can blur the line between publicity effects and real personal changes.