Ariana Grande Switches Back to Brunette After Two Years as a Blonde
Ariana Grande has returned to her natural brunette hair after spending several years as a blonde for her role as Glinda in the Wicked films. She shared the transformation on Instagram with a mirror selfie showing her glossy brown curls. Grande captioned the post with a line from Glinda: “it’s good to see me, isn’t it? 🫧”
Her longtime colorist, Francesco De Chiara, confirmed the change by reposting her selfie on his Instagram Stories, adding, “Here she is 🥰❤️❤️.” Grande first went blonde in 2022 for the two-part Wicked movie. She told Vogue in 2024, “Even though I was wearing wigs, I needed to be blonde, too,” explaining that the lighter hair helped her “find Glinda.”
During the press cycle for Wicked, her hair ranged from icy platinum to warmer golden shades and was often styled in high ponytails or updos. With Wicked: For Good set to premiere on November 21, going back to brunette seems to mark the end of this chapter of her career.
The timing also lines up with her return to music. Grande announced that she will embark on the Eternal Sunshine Tour next summer, her first major tour since 2019. The tour kicks off on June 6, 2026, in Oakland, California, and will continue through early September in London.
Ariana’s switch back to brunette feels like a fresh start after years of focusing on her role in Wicked. It’s great to see her embracing her natural look while gearing up for new music and a major tour. What do you think of her new hair? Share your thoughts in the comments.