“It was just one photo.” One viral snap of Alysa Liu — and suddenly the internet was on fire. What looked like a soft, almost angelic halo-dye under the rink lights at the Winter Olympics turned into the cut and color everyone had to have. Now her hairstylist is speaking out — and she’s not just getting compliments. Her DMs are flooding. Screenshots. Demands. Girls walking into salons whispering, “I want the Alysa.” What started as a subtle glow framing a champion’s face has become a full-blown beauty movement. Under pressure, under scrutiny, Alysa skated fearlessly — and somehow, even her hair became a symbol of confidence. Soft but bold. Sweet but unstoppable. One medal. One photo. One trend. And just like that, the halo isn’t just a look. It’s a crown.

Winter Olympic gold medalist Alysa Liu has garnered attention for her bold halo-dye hairstyle. Liu, an American figure skater, has become an overnight sensation for her Olympic win this month, stunning audiences with her fabulous routine and extroverted personality.

Her alternative look was brought to reality by hairstylist mastermind Kelsey Miller. In a recent interview with TMZ Sports, the hairdresser admits that ever since Liu’s social media fame, her calendar has been booked with clients attempting to recreate the dye job.

“It’s been so surreal right now, all the attention that I’ve gotten from doing this,” said Miller. “I have definitely been receiving lots of new clients right now. My books are filling up—they are booking even into the summer and fall time.”

Gold medalist Alysa Liu of Team United States celebrates on the podium during the medal ceremony for the Women’s Single Skating at the Milano Cortina 2026 Winter Olympic games on February 19, 2026 in Milan, Italy.Matthew Stockman/Getty Images

Miller, a cosmetologist at Thirteenth and Washington Salon went on to predict the start of a new trend. With countless DMs asking for tips on recreations, Miller suggests it’s only a matter of time before we start seeing the hairstyle repeated.

“I think you’re definitely going to start seeing more people wanting this,” Miller said. “It’s obviously a unique clientele that can rock this type of a look … but I’ve gotten some DMs from people who are asking about it and even kind of wanted to switch up the colors of the halos that she did.”

An Instagram post showcasing Liu’s appointment with Miller was posted last month, just weeks before she arrived in Milan for the games. Since Liu won gold, the reel has garnered nearly 1 million likes from Olympic fanatics. Fans took to the comments to rave about the Olympian’s iconic look.

Users wrote:

“So iconic I knew who it was before the face reveal ”

“Hair so iconic we don’t even need her to turn around to know who it isss”

“No way!! She is my MOST fav skater. I went to see her live on Wednesday. I can’t believe you did this amazing hair. Great work. So cool!!!!”

“GOLD MEDAL HAIR”

“This was such a smart decision for air time and representation with this hair, you couldn’t miss her! ”

Source: parade.com