WNBA’s Courtney Williams, Natisha Hiedeman Debut “Period Red” Hair

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The Stud Budz want to encourage women and girls to not be sidelined by their time of the month.

On September 9th, WNBA stars Courtney Williams and Natisha Hiedeman displayed their fresh looks with “period red” hairdos on the basketball court during a game against the Indiana Fever at Gainbridge Fieldhouse in Indianapolis.

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In the shared video, Courtney expressed her enthusiasm for collaborating with the menstrual hygiene brand, stating that she was particularly drawn to the opportunity due to its potential to make women feel more at ease during their periods. She was spotted wearing a coordinating smock with the phrase “I play on my period.

In her own words, she noted, “Standing here as we are – two Black, male-identifying women – carries significant representation. Just our presence says a lot.

But it also goes further than that.

As a lifestyle enthusiast, I’ve been incredibly moved by my colleagues seamlessly juggling their parental duties with their passion for basketball. It truly inspires me to see such dedication and balance in action.

Within the Lynx’s locker room, Natisha stated that discussing “period talk” is completely ordinary. She further explained that they are extremely open and at ease when discussing this topic.

The creators of the Stud Budz Twitch channel aim to make conversations about menstruation commonplace: “We hope that girls, even little ones, will witness this depiction and comprehend that periods are a natural part of life,” said Courtney in an interview with People published on September 10. “Everyone experiences it. Our goal is simply to let young girls know, continue participating in sports.

28-year-old and Courtney garnered encouragement for their hair makeovers from WNBA assistant coach Rebekkah Brunson, who penned “Empowerment!”, and fellow WNBA star Angel Reese, who chimed in with the enthusiastic remark, “My little periodsssss.” (paraphrased as) The 28-year-old and Courtney earned cheers for their new hairstyles from assistant coach Rebekkah Brunson, who cheered them on with “Empowerment!”, and WNBA star Angel Reese, who excitedly added, “My little periodsssss.

One Chicago Sky power forward, like other female athletes, has openly discussed the difficulties faced when playing basketball during menstruation.

In simpler terms, during an interview with VIBE in 2023, Angel, who was a college basketball player at LSU, shared that having certain types of conversations can be challenging. He recalled an incident where, during a game, he had to dash to the locker room due to an accident. The team would then instruct him to change his shorts.

During a game, there are moments when I can’t pause to change my tampon. However, if I get a brief break like a timeout, my teammates – my sisters, as she put it – are always considerate and quick to check on us and ensure our well-being.

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One Chicago Sky power forward is among many women athletes who have openly discussed the difficulties faced when playing basketball during menstruation.

In 2023, Angel, who was a college basketball player for LSU at the time, shared with VIBE that such conversations can be tough. He recalled an instance where during a game he had to dash to the locker room due to an accident. They told him, “Quickly change your shorts, Angel.

During a match, it’s not always possible for me to pause the game and change my tampon. However, if I get a brief break like a timeout, my teammates are very considerate and they quickly check on me to ensure everything is alright.

Look back at more celebrity hair transformations…

As a lifestyle connoisseur, I recently hopped on the bandwagon of DIY hair dye adventures, just like the offspring of Charlie Sheen and Denise Richards did on TikTok. I must confess, it wasn’t always smooth sailing, but the final outcome left me raving about my new look!

As a lifestyle connoisseur, I’ve long harbored a desire to transform my locks, and I must say, the joy I feel now that it’s been done is indescribable.

In August 2025, the country music star posted on Instagram, “It’s been quite some time since I last saw my original hair color – I must have been around 12 years old then. But now, I thought it was high time for me to try out my natural hue once more.

June 2025 marked a significant change for me as an actor, as I decided to part ways with my beard after six uninterrupted years. This transformation was necessitated by the upcoming production of “Dune: Part Three,” where I would once again embody the character of Duncan Idaho. To do justice to the clean-shaven appearance required for this role, I felt it was time to embrace a new look.

In a promo released in July 2025 for the show “The Voice”, the former champion of “American Idol” showcased a new haircut – a shorter, dark-toned bob, replacing her iconic long, blonde wavy hairstyle.

The actor debuted a bearded look, which he sports on season two of The Terminal List, in June 2025.

In May 2025, the main actor from “Stranger Things” switched his signature messy hairdo for a clean-shaven look, unveiling the new style at the 2025 Crunchyroll Anime Awards held in Tokyo, Japan.

In April 2025, the actor from Marvel movies bid farewell to the iconic long hair of Bucky Barnes and appeared with a bald head at the Los Angeles debut of “Thunderbolts“.

*Thunderbolts is a fictional team in the Marvel Universe, often composed of villains or anti-heroes. The team was initially introduced as a group of reformed villains who posed as heroes. In the movie context, it’s unclear whether the storyline remains similar.

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 described the hairstyle with shaggy bangs as her “most disappointing haircut ever.

In March 2025, over two months following the birth of their first child, a daughter named Aurora Urker, the star of “Gypsy Rose: Life After Lockup” unveiled a stylish short bob. Her partner in this journey is Ken Urker.

Back in January 2025, I made a stunning transformation during my appearance on “Watch What Happens Live” – I switched from blonde to rocking a bold red bob, as a devoted member of the “Real Housewives of Salt Lake City.

In September 2024, the model unveiled her newly lightened hairdo, a month following the birth of their first child, a son named Jack Blues Bieber, whom she shares with Justin Bieber.

In June 2024, the lead actress from “Emily in Paris” showcased a striking change at the global premiere of her upcoming horror film titled “MAXXXINE“.

In a conversation with Vogue, Lily shared that altering her hairstyle often reveals various aspects of her personality, which she enjoys experimenting with. She described this new cut and color as being more daring, yet still lightweight. It also feels truer to who she is at the moment.

At the Chanel’s Tribeca Film Festival Artists dinner held in June 2024, Katie showcased a gentle yet noticeable change in her hair color, with warm caramel balayage weaved into her brown locks.

The celebrity from the Kardashian family unveiled a new platinum-blond hairstyle, complete with a bob cut. Following a long period of sporting long, waist-length hair, this fresh style marks a change.

In the caption of her June 8 Instagram post, Kylie playfully teased, “It seems someone mentioned they missed me,” and Khloe Kardashian responded with a humorous comment, “I surely did! I definitely did!!!!!!

The former Bravo star debuted a platinum blonde look during 2024 Paris Fashion Week Haute Couture.

At the Bulgari event in Rome on May 2024, the leaders’ representatives sported a significant new hairstyle – a stylish bob that reached their shoulders.

In May 2024, the actress got a bob haircut which was strikingly similar to one of her looks from the 90’s TV show “7th Heaven”, as many fans on social media pointed out.

In May 2024, the actress from Transformers films resurfaced with her rich chocolate locks and showcased a stylish bob cut. This was a month following her decision to dye her hair blue, which marked the beginning of what she referred to as her “Jedi period.

During the 2024 Kentucky Derby weekend, Anna Nicole Smith’s 17-year-old daughter made her debut with a fresh lob hairstyle, accompanied by her father Larry Birkhead.

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.

As a lover of all things beauty and fashion, I recently underwent a stunning hair transformation – stepping out with a radiant, sun-kissed blonde look on April 17th to celebrate the launch of my latest collaboration with Fenty x Puma in the heart of London. Rihanna, that’s me!

The model debuted a bleach blonde pixie cut at the FRAME event April 4.

Jennifer, the star of “Jennifer’s Body,” changed her bubblegum pink hair to a baby blue bob, and she first showed it off on April 2.

Just under a month after getting a long bob cut, Zendaya showcased a golden blonde makeover at the Challengers premiere on March 26th.

The Great star ushered in spring with a fresh cut, as she debuted a long bob March 25.

On March 18th, the former star from “Mean Girls” changed her iconic blonde locks to a stunning dark brunette makeover.

As an over-the-moon fan, I couldn’t help but do a double take when the Selling Sunset sensation revealed her striking blonde makeover on March 16! It’s hard to believe it’s the same star!

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2025-09-11 00:47