Loose Women panellist Nadia Sawalha has debuted a glamorous new hairstyle on the popular ITV daytime show, showcasing a dramatic transformation that marks a departure from her signature look. The 61-year-old television personality appeared on Thursday's episode with a trendy wolf cut, a bold style that combines elements from multiple decades with contemporary flair.
A Personal Hair Journey
Nadia Sawalha, one of the original Loose Women panellists, revealed that her decision to adopt the wolf cut came after encouragement from her family. Her husband Mark Adderley and their children persuaded her to try the modern hairstyle, which represents a significant change from her familiar curly locks that have been part of her public image for years.
The wolf cut itself is a unisex hairstyle that merges the 1970s shag with 1980s mullet influences, creating voluminous, choppy layers with shorter sections at the crown and longer, tapered ends. This contemporary style has gained popularity for its edgy yet versatile appearance that works across different hair types and ages.
Overcoming Hair Challenges
Sawalha has been open about her struggles with hair loss in recent years, attributing changes to perimenopause and genetic factors. The former EastEnders actress emotionally discussed her condition back in 2017, revealing that her famous curls often involved extensions or wigs due to thinning hair that began after having children.
For her latest transformation, she turned to friend Simone to address what she described as her "old lady" hair, emerging delighted with what she calls an "ultra trendy" wolf cut that represents both a style update and personal renewal.
Emotional Context
The hair transformation comes during a difficult period for the television personality, who has recently experienced significant personal losses. Sawalha announced the passing of her daughters' "second mum" and family nanny Pat, who had supported the Sawalha-Adderley family for over a decade.
In an emotional tribute, Nadia expressed how Pat became like a second mother to her children Maddie, 23, and Kiki, 18, stating "I love how much they loved you" in recognition of the deep bond formed over years of care and support.
Remembering a Close Friend
This follows another painful loss in December when Sawalha's close friend Hannah Gardner died from breast cancer at age 39, thirteen years after her initial diagnosis. The television personality fought back tears while paying tribute to her "brave and selfless" friend during a recent Loose Women episode.
Hannah had appeared multiple times on the ITV daytime show to discuss her long battle with cancer, and Sawalha recalled their first meeting during a charity trek. Together, they had campaigned for the life-saving drug Enhertu to be made available on the NHS for women battling secondary breast cancer, highlighting their shared commitment to healthcare advocacy.
Continuing Television Presence
Despite these personal challenges, Sawalha continues her regular appearances on Loose Women, joining fellow panellists including Charlene White, Oti Mabuse, and Jane Moore. The show airs weekdays on ITV1 and ITVX at 12:30pm, maintaining its position as a staple of British daytime television.
Her new hairstyle represents not just a fashion choice but a personal statement during a period of both change and reflection, blending style transformation with the ongoing navigation of personal and professional life in the public eye.
