Ariana Grande leaves 'Wicked' character behind with new look

Ariana Grande leaves 'Wicked' character behind with new look Ariana Grande's latest hair colour is a game-changer Ariana Grande has temporarily traded in her signature Glinda blonde locks for a richer, darker hue. The pop star shared behind-the-scenes photos from her latest project, Brighter Days Ahead , showcasing her new auburn hair color. The transformation is a departure from Grande's iconic blonde look, which has been a staple since filming Wicked .

Her new hair color, pulled back into a sleek ponytail, adds a touch of warmth and depth to her overall aesthetic. This isn't Grande's first foray into darker hair colors. Earlier this year, she debuted a similar shade at the 2025 Golden Globes, where her hair colorist, Rachel Bodt, opted for a warm, light auburn-brown base with chunky highlights.



"We went for a warm, light auburn-brown base with chunky contoured highlights to create contrast," Bodt explained to InStyle . "I kept both the highlights and base colors warm so they played well with each other. Since it was a bolder look, I wanted it to feel like it went together.

" Grande's hair journey has been well-documented. She previously sported a bold, cherry-red color, but eventually transitioned to darker shades to give her hair a break from damage. "It’s kind of like the red was Cat [Valentine], and that was very much a character, and it was very much a portion of my life that I love and I am so grateful for," she reflected in a 2020 appearance on the Zack Sang Show .

"And I look at it and I love it and I see red hair...

and I think fondly of that, but again, it’s not me.”.