Amanda Batula's Stylist Responds to Criticism of Polarizing Hairdo

Jun 04, 2026 - 22:49
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Amanda Batula's Stylist Responds to Criticism of Polarizing Hairdo

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Amanda Batula and West Wilson's romance isn't the only plot twist causing some backlash from Bravo fans.

As Summer House's drama-filled season 10 reunion reached part two this week, many viewers couldn't help sharing their thoughts on Amanda's unique and unexpectedly polarizing hairdo.

The look in question resembled a ponytail-bun hybrid, with half of Amanda's slicked-back hair in a small bun while the bottom half of her brunette locks fell free down the back of the 34-year-old's neck.

And, yes, Amanda's hairstylist Olivia Halpin is very aware of the chatter surrounding her divisive creation.

Responding to the viral hair conversation, Olivia defended the look on Instagram June 3 cheekily writing, "the bun you love to hate."

And hate some followers did.

"It’s giving I am running to the bathroom to puke and gotta get the hair out of the way," one Instagram user replied, with another commenting, "Girllll the way I would never let anyone know I did this."

Meanwhile, a third critic echoed fans calling the style too informal for the occasion with, "it’s very 'i woke up like this,' but not at all in the way that Beyoncé intended."

But while some critics denounced the risky style choice, Olivia also had some defenders, including one very stylish Bravolebrity.

"I love your buns," The Real Housewives of Salt Lake City's Bronwyn Newport commented on the post, while another viewer agreed, "I feel like everyone’s Amanda hate is clouding the fact that the bun is so cute."

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Of course, Amanda had bigger fish to fry at the reunion after announcing she's dating former BFF Ciara Miller's ex-boyfriend amid Amanda's divorce from Kyle Cooke.

While being grilled about their relationship timeline, the new couple insisted their friendship didn't turn romantic until after Amanda and Kyle announced their breakup in January.

"When we were out, I kind of looked at Amanda," West confessed to host Andy Cohen during the first part of the reunion, aired May 26. "And I was like, ‘Am I f--king crazy or is there a little something going on here?'"

For her part, Amanda made it clear that she and West didn't have sex until after they publicly confirmed their romance in a joint statement posted on Instagram Stories March 31.

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"Everything that was happening between us was PG," Amanda said. "Everything started with conversation and emotion."

West reiterated, "This isn't a sex scandal. This was, like, hanging out."

As for what Amanda's costars wore to the reunion? Keep reading for a closer look at the Summer House cast's stunning fashion looks.

And don't miss the reunion's conclusion June 9 at 8 p.m. on Bravo.

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Bailey Taylor

For her very first reunion, Bailey Taylor channeled her inner supermodel in a plunging green dress by Lovers + Friends.

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Kyle Cooke

Kyle Cooke looked cool, calm and collected in a denim jacket and matching pants.

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Levi Sebree

Twinning. Levi Sebree matched her BFF Bailey in a strapless, sequined green look by Camila Coelho.

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Ben Waddell

The Aussie native kept it cool in a cream suit.

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Mia Calabrese

The season 10 newbie looked like a seasoned vet in a jaw-dropping white gown with a super-high slit and feathers.

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Jesse Solomon

What would Jesse Solomon wear? A classic tan suit, of course.

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Lindsay Hubbard

Lindsay Hubbard's fashion senses were clearly activated in this stunning red dress by Maria Lucia.

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Dara Levitan

Dara Levitan looked oh so demur in a white Grace Lim ensemble and black heels.

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Carl Radke

While Kyle might think Carl Radke is "a mess," his green velvet coat and white pants combo was perfectly put together.

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KJ Dillard

The model proved you can never go wrong with an oversized cream suit from Zara Men.

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Ciara Miller

The Traitors alum and Dancing With the Stars contestant looked white-hot in a cream bra top and matching skirt by Di Petsa.

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West Wilson

As for West Wilson, he ditched the tie and opted for a casual blue suit.

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Amanda Batula

Meanwhile, Amanda Batula flashed her underwear and lots of leg in a yellow sheer dress with a thigh-high slit.

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