Is Ariana Grande Going Brunette Again?

1. From Cat Valentine to Global Superstar

When Ariana Grande first popped up on our screens as Cat Valentine in Victorious back in 2009, she was just 16. Brown hair. Baby face. Big laugh.
Honestly, it feels like yesterday… and also like a lifetime ago.

Fast forward, and here we are. Ariana is now that girl. Singer. Actress. Business mogul.
Grammys, VMAs, Billboard awards, and a wild stack of Guinness World Records later, she’s built a career most of us could only dream about.

But let’s be real for a second.
Something’s felt a little different lately—and yes, it’s the hair.

2. Goodbye Brunette, Hello Blonde Era

For years, Ariana’s dark hair and sky-high ponytail were basically pop culture icons.
Then, on October 21, 2022, she flipped the script.

She went full bleach blonde for her role as Glinda in Wicked. A bold move. A risky one. And somehow… it worked.
She even marked her one-year “Blondieversary” on Instagram. Classic Ari.

Those Stories are gone now (rude), but she did share throwback snaps while refreshing her color with celeb colorist Francesco De Chiara in London.
Blonde Ariana became the new normal—and we accepted it.

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3. Wait… Is That a Brunette Bob?!

Then this weekend happened.
Out of nowhere, Ariana hit Instagram with a very different vibe.

Think: dark hair. Short length. Flicked-out ends. Total Catwoman energy.
The look appeared while she teased her new single The Boy Is Mine, released June 7.

She wore a black cat mask, so we couldn’t see everything.
But what we could see? A rich chestnut brunette bob. Shoulder-length. Sultry. Cool.

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4. The Bell-Bottom Bob Is Having a Moment

This cut isn’t random.
It’s everywhere right now.

The ends flip up, like bell-bottom jeans from the ’70s. Hence the name: bell-bottom bob.
We’ve already seen it on Gigi Hadid and Bridget Brown, and now Ari’s jumped in too.

Why it works:

  • It frames the face fast
  • It feels playful, not stiff
  • It gives main-character energy without trying too hard

And the best part? You can fake it at home.

Quick DIY tip:
Use a medium round brush. Flip the ends up at the end of your blow-dry.
Add hairspray. Done. No drama.

5. Wig or Real? The Plot Twist

Before you call your stylist in a panic—deep breath.
This look is almost certainly a wig.

Ariana’s already been spotted back out with her long blonde hair again.
Classic celeb switch-up. We fall for it every time.

And honestly? We love it.
Hair is play. Hair is mood. Hair is costume.

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6. Should You Go Brunette This Summer?

Short answer: yes, if you want to.
Long answer: rules are fake.

Everyone runs blonde when summer hits, but brunette is just as striking in the sun.
Rich browns shine beautifully and feel expensive all year round.

One real-talk note, though:
Big color changes deserve a pro. Box dye has its place, but this isn’t it.

7. Final Thoughts (And a Tiny Prediction)

Also—please watch The Boy Is Mine video.
It stars Penn Badgley, and the vibe is dark, sleek, and very addictive.

Between the hair, the makeup, and the visuals, I wouldn’t be shocked if another VMA lands on her shelf soon.
And if you’re loving the glam as much as the hair, her R.E.M. Beauty products make recreating the look shockingly doable.

Halloween costume? Sorted.
It’s June. Ariana did it again.

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