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Amanda Batula's hairstylist, Olivia Halpin, has defended the controversial look she created for the reality star for the Season 10 reunion. «At Home in the Summer House» .
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The ponytail bun hairstyle is gaining popularity on social media, and many are criticizing the style.
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«"The bun you love to hate," Halpin wrote on Instagram.
Amanda Batula's hairdresser has spoken out about her client's controversial hairstyle.
To meet the participants of the 10th season of the reality show «Summer House» , the second part of which was released on Tuesday, June 2, 34-year-old Batula wore a soft yellow outfit, which she accessorized with a ponytail and bun. The hairstyle quickly went viral on social media, with many critics finding it too casual or informal for the occasion.
«"It looks like I'm quickly throwing my hair into a ponytail to wash my face," one Reddit user wrote. Another added, "WAIT, SO THIS HAIR WAS ON INTENTION?!"»
On Tuesday, hairstylist Olivia Halpin responded to the criticism with a simple caption on Instagram. Halpin shared a series of photos of Batula from a meeting, calling her hairstyle "the bun you love to hate.".
Commenters on the post were divided. Some supported Halpin's work, stating that they really appreciated his style.
«"I really love this bun," one user wrote. Another shared, "I really love this bun, and you really love it too!"»
Amanda Batula and West Wilson. Photo: Clifton Prescod/Bravo.
However, others frankly admitted that they did not like this style.
«"Girls, I would never tell anyone I did this 😂," wrote one user.
«"This is rage-inducing 😭," another user shared.
The long-awaited meeting directly touched on the recently revealed relationship between Batula and West Wilson.
Batula, who announced her split from husband Kyle Cook in January, and Wilson, who previously dated Ciara Miller in 2023 and kissed her last summer, confirmed their relationship in March, sending shock waves among the cast and fans.
Amanda Batula at a reunion for the 10th season of the reality show "Summer House." Photo: Clifton Prescod/Bravo
In the first episode, 30-year-old Miller spoke with Batula about her decision to date her ex. "You know how awful and weird it would be, and you did it anyway. You chose it, and you kept doing it," she said.
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Later, in the second part, Batula admitted that she was "ashamed" to have feelings for Wilson when he was dating another woman.
«"I wanted to get to a point where I maybe felt like I understood what was going on because I was still going to have to be honest with Ciara no matter what," Amanda said, adding, "I felt awkward admitting that I had feelings, that I'd kissed West and he was dating someone else. I felt awkward telling Ciara that.".
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