Many are fascinated and intrigued with the styling of our latest Gold Olympic figure skater in the 2026 Winter Olympics. Ending a 24-year drought in the figure skating category for the United States, Alysa Liu took the ice by storm showcasing immense skill and talent. She finished with a total score of 226.79 and completed multiple impressive tricks such as a triple Axel-double toe loop combination.
But her performance was not the only thing stealing the spotlight, Liu’s style gave the personality needed to set her apart from the competition. With her iconic dyed hair and custom style, Liu proves to be an inspiration in 2026.
We all are familiar with Alysa Liu’s iconic halo hair, but what really goes into the styling of this alternative hairstyle? Liu’s stylist, Kelsey Miller, wanted a bright contrast between the two colors with the individual rings. The hairstyle is a perfect match to Liu’s carefree spirit and exciting personality.
With her iconic hair now on the podium of the Olympics, many alternative people feel more seen in the athletic atmosphere. Her alternative look is oftentimes underrepresented today, so it was quite a turn of events to see someone so outspoken being represented in the well-known Olympics. The combination of blonde and brunette was designed to look like the rings of a tree, an important symbolism to Alysa Liu.
‘“You know how trees have rings for their age?” Liu said. “I thought, every year I’m going to add a new halo to my hair… I add a new one around the end of winter every year.”
Alysa Liu’s Olympic outfits were just as enthusiastic as her performance. She skated in a beautiful gold dress that was on display during her performance to “MacArthur Park Suite” by Donna Summer (1978). Her second outfit was a custom designed sparkling navy blue dress while she skated to the remix of “Stateside” by PinkPantheress and Zara Larsson. These styles were definitely expressive and complimented her hair and jewelry. Alysa skated to “Promise” by Laufey in a wrapped white dress with grey detailing at the ends. Her styling for this event was well thought-out and incorporated new styles into a popular event.
With piercings and dyed hair, Alysa Liu is a beacon of light and whimsy for the alternative community. She spreads positivity and joy through her performances while supporting an inspirational look. Often smiling throughout all her numbers, Alysa’s demeanor and style has become very popular in 2026. It is definite to see the trends she’s supporting thriving throughout this year.
