Carrie Underwood Ditches Her Signature Blond Hair for the First Time in 30 Years

Fans are gushing over the country star's new look, though some admit it is "weird" seeing her with a different hair color. Take a look at the photos showcasing her makeover.

Carrie Underwood posted photos revealing a fresh hairstyle on her Instagram on August 5, 2025. She spoke candidly about her transformation in the caption.

"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. Thanks, @hairbykatelin_ at @parlour3beauty for helping me get back to my roots! #NewOldMe #Bronde," Underwood wrote.

The songstress shared photos and a video showing off her new hairdo. One up-close shot displayed her shoulder-length hair parted in the middle. She styled her locks, which now have darker shades, in soft curls. In the clip, she turned her head from one side to the other to show the full look.

Fans were stunned by the transformation and shared their views in the comments section. "WOW 🔥," one person gushed. Another exclaimed, "This looks so good on you!" Someone suggested, "New era loadingggggg [sic]." "Wow! Incredibly gorgeous [sic] 🙌," another fan said.

"🔥I love it!!! So much more natural and relatable. So pretty!" one person expressed. Meanwhile, someone commented, "Blonde is better on you [sic]."

This marks the first time Underwood has ditched her signature long blond hair, thanks to a Nashville hairstylist. The star has been open about her hair journey over the years.

In a May 2012 interview, the 42-year-old Oklahoma native was asked if she wanted to try new trends or looks, but admitted she held back:

"I'd love to do a little more with hair color. I've always been blonde! The problem is, I don't want to shock people –– like if I dyed my hair brown, I don't want people [sic] think I'm turning dark and serious."

Underwood wished she had started experimenting with her hair earlier so it wouldn't surprise people when she tried something different later in life. Although she recently changed her hair color, it is not the first time the songwriter has cut her hair. When she sported a shorter hairstyle in 2016, the star explained how she styled it.

"Now that my hair is shorter, it's easier to fix, which was the whole point. Cutting my hair was a 'mom' move. I wash my hair every day and I know that's not great for it, but I work out and I sweat a lot so I need to," she explained in a separate interview.

Underwood said she could either spend 30 minutes blow-drying her "super long" hair or use that time to play with her son, adding she would much rather choose the latter.

In the same interview, the Grammy Award winner reflected on her earlier years in the music industry regarding her hairstyle. She mentioned that a lot happened when she was on "American Idol," adding:

"That was my first time having anybody fix my hair. Even growing up, when we'd go to prom, I did my own and I've always done my own."

Underwood shared that there were some hairdos from that time she would not repeat. She had a lot of big hair back then, which she liked, but would not revisit.

Carrie Underwood's decision to embrace her natural color marks a major personal shift after three decades of being known for her signature blond hair. The change highlights her willingness to evolve her style as she continues balancing motherhood and career.

Fans' reactions reflect both admiration and nostalgia for her iconic look. Whether she keeps this shade or experiments again, her transformation signals a fresh chapter in her image.