Carrie Underwood is going back to her roots—literally.
On August 4th, the judge from American Idol switched her iconic golden hair to a warm brown-blonde style, sharing that this was the first time in thirty years she’d sported such a hair color.
In a post on Instagram, Carrie mentioned that she last saw her original hair color when she was around 12 years old. However, she recently decided to experiment with it again as she felt it was worth another try.
Acknowledging the assistance of Katelin August, a colorist based in Nashville, the individual mentioned, “I’m returning to my origins.” In her post’s description, she also used the hashtag “#NewOldMe.
After quite some time, I’ve been itching for a change in my appearance. As I expressed back in 2012 on Refinery 29, “I’ve longed to experiment with hair color a bit more. I’ve always been blonde, but I don’t want to startle people — if I dyed my hair brown, for instance, I wouldn’t want them to think I’m becoming somber and serious.” So, I’ve decided to gradually explore new shades without losing the essence of who I am.
She mentioned, “If only I had begun altering my hairstyle earlier, it wouldn’t feel as drastic a change if I were to do something like this now.
In fact, the “Before He Cheats” singer has sometimes felt that she was locked into a specific look.
In 2013, when I chatted with Redbook, I couldn’t help but reflect on the captivating hair experiences I encountered during my tenure on Idol. You see, that show marked my debut in the world of singing competitions back in 2005, and let me tell you, it was the first time someone ever styled my mane professionally!
She continued, “I had a lot of big hair. And I like big hair, but I wouldn’t go back there again.”
A significant portion of it stems from my role as a mother to boys, Isaiah (age 10) and Jacob (age 6), together with my husband, Mike Fisher.
She told Elle magazine in 2016 that choosing to cut her hair without extensions was like a typical mom decision. Instead of spending thirty minutes drying and styling her long hair, she’d prefer to use that time playing with her son instead.
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Instead of her famous golden tresses, the country music icon shared on Instagram in August 2025, “It’s been quite some time since I last saw my original hair color – likely around age 12. But I figured it was high time to try going back to my roots again.”
In July 2025, the actor decided to part ways with his beard after six years for the sake of filming “Dune: Part Three.” To convincingly portray Duncan Idaho again, he needed to sport a clean-shaven appearance in this movie.
In the promotional video for “The Voice” released in July 2025, the former winner of “American Idol” showcased a new haircut – a sleek, shorter, and darker bob, replacing her iconic long blonde waves.
The actor debuted a bearded look, which he sports on season two of The Terminal List, in June 2025.
In May 2025, the popular actor from “Stranger Things” switched his iconic messy hairdo for a close-cropped hairstyle, unveiling the new look at the 2025 Crunchyroll Anime Awards held in Tokyo, Japan.
In April 2025, the actor from Marvel bid farewell to Bucky Barnes’ trademark long locks, unveiling a bald look at the Los Angeles debut of the movie “Thunderbolts*“.
(*Note: The title is not provided in the original sentence.)
In March 2025, the “Karma” singer debuted her rainbow mohawk at the GLAAD Media Awards.
In a TikTok video posted in March 2025, the model referred to the shaggy bang hairstyle as the “most disastrous cut I’ve ever had.
In March 2025, over two months following the birth of their first child, daughter Aurora Urker, Gypsy Rose: Life After Lockup’s star unveiled a stylish short bob. Her partner in this journey is Ken Urker.
In January 2025, the former brunette cast member of “The Real Housewives of Salt Lake City” unveiled a stylish red bob during her appearance on “Watch What Happens Live.
In September 2024, the model unveiled her newly lighter hairdo, about a month following the birth of their first child, a son named Jack Blues Bieber, who she shares with Justin Bieber.
At the global unveiling of her chilling new film, “MAXXXINE,” in June 2024, the actress who plays Emily in Paris showcased a striking change in appearance at the premiere.
Lily shared with Vogue, “Switching up my hairstyle always reveals various facets of my character, and I really enjoy experimenting.” She explained that this new style and color exude a sense of boldness while still feeling lighter. It’s a truer representation of her – at this moment in time.
At the Chanel Tribeca Film Festival Artists dinner in June 2024, I showcased a tasteful and captivating change to my hair – a beautiful cascade of caramel balayage highlights woven into my brown locks.
The reality TV star, known from the Kardashian family, unveiled a new style featuring a platinum blond hair color and a bob cut, having sported long, waist-length tresses for a while.
As a devoted fan, I couldn’t help but echo the sentiment expressed by my sister, Khloe Kardashian, when she exclaimed, “Yes, I did miss King Kylie!” This was in response to Kylie’s playful comment on her June 8 Instagram post.
The former Bravo star debuted a platinum blonde look during 2024 Paris Fashion Week Haute Couture.
In May 2024, during a Bulgari event in Rome, the Leaders of the Nation made a striking transformation with a short, stylish bob haircut.
By May 2024, the actress had cut her hair into a bob style that several social media users compared to the character Mary Camden’s look from the ’90s TV show “7th Heaven.
In May 2024, the actress who played in Transformers movies reverted to her rich, dark brown locks and unveiled a stylish bob cut. This came a month after she colored her hair blue to kick off what she called her “Jedi phase.
When she was 17 years old, the daughter of the late Anna Nicole Smith made a sudden change to her lob hairstyle over the weekend of the 2024 Kentucky Derby. She was accompanied by her father, Larry Birkhead, at this event.
The singer debuted a lighter, shorter ‘do in April 2024.
The Fashion Police alum debuted a blonde bombshell hair transformation May 8.
Back to blonde: Kim debuted a new platinum ‘do in April 2024.
Rihanna, the creator of Fenty Beauty, unveiled a striking new blonde hairstyle on April 17 during the celebration of her newest Fenty x Puma collection in London.
The model debuted a bleach blonde pixie cut at the FRAME event April 4.
Jennifer, who was known for her bubblegum pink hair, switched it up to a stylish baby blue bob, and she unveiled this new look on April 2nd.
In the space of barely a month, I’ve been left spellbound as Zendaya unveiled a stunning honey blonde makeover at the red carpet premiere of “Challengers” on March 26th.
The Great star ushered in spring with a fresh cut, as she debuted a long bob March 25.
On March 18, the former star of “Mean Girls” underwent a dramatic change from her iconic blonde locks to a rich, dark brunette style instead.
On March 16, the star from “Selling Sunset” appeared almost unidentifiable following her striking blonde makeover.
Previously known for her distinctive purple locks, the former Fashion Police member opted for a cool silver hue instead, making the change in March 2024.
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