Carrie Underwood Returns to Natural Hair Color After 30 Years

August 6th, 2025

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Country music superstar Carrie Underwood has unveiled a striking transformation by returning to her natural hair color for the first time in 30 years. The 42-year-old singer, renowned for her signature blonde locks, debuted a "bronde" shade—a blend of brunette and blonde—on Instagram, captioning her post:

"Well, the last time I saw my natural hair color, I was probably about 12 years old, but I thought it might be time to give it a second chance." (countrynow.com)

Underwood expressed gratitude to her stylist, Katelin at Parlour 3 in Brentwood, Tennessee, for assisting with the transformation. The post quickly garnered widespread attention, with fans praising the new look as "gorgeous," "beautiful," and "stunning." (parade.com)

This change marks a significant departure from Underwood's long-standing blonde image, which has been a defining feature since her rise to fame after winning "American Idol" in 2005. In past interviews, she had expressed hesitation about altering her hair color, fearing it might "shock people." (hellomagazine.com)

The decision to embrace her natural hair color reflects a broader trend among celebrities opting for more authentic looks. Underwood's fans have warmly received this change, highlighting her versatility and confidence in embracing her natural beauty.

In addition to her personal transformation, Underwood is set to star in the Sunday Night Football show opener for the 13th consecutive year, performing a variation of the theme song "Waiting All Day for Sunday Night" on September 7. (hellomagazine.com)

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