<p id=”par-1_50″><a href=”https://www.cheatsheet.com/tag/ariana-grande/”>Ariana Grande</a> and Cynthia Erivo have been eating, sleeping, and breathing <em>Wicked</em> since late 2022. Their <a href=”https://www.cheatsheet.com/entertainment/becoming-glinda-ariana-grande-determined-pursuit-wicked-dream.html/”>transformations into Glinda and Elphaba</a> took nearly two years. Considering Grande and Erivo’s dedication to completing the blockbuster musical film, it’s no wonder they’ve raised eyebrows with their total commitment to their character. </p>
<figure class=”wp-block-image size-full” id=”emb-1″><img decoding=”async” src=”https://www.cheatsheet.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/01/Ariana-Grande-2025-Golden-Globes.webp?strip=all&quality=80″ alt=”Wearing a yellow dress, Ariana Grande poses on the red carpet at the 82nd Annual Golden Globes” class=”wp-image-3760425″><figcaption class=”wp-element-caption”>Ariana Grande at the 82nd Annual Golden Globes on January 5, 2025 | Gilbert Flores/GG2025/Penske Media via Getty Images</figcaption></figure>
<p id=”par-2_62″>Let’s hold space for one of Grande’s co-stars too. Her blonde hair has turned heads since she debuted it in October 2022. Her champagne locks along with her lithe figure, vocal changes, and emotional media interviews have concerned Arianators. Recently, Grande has darkened her hair, exciting fans who hope to see Ariana return to her pre-<em><a href=”https://www.cheatsheet.com/entertainment/wickeds-secret-musical-tributes-to-the-wizard-of-oz-explained.html/”>Wicke</a></em><a href=”https://www.cheatsheet.com/entertainment/wickeds-secret-musical-tributes-to-the-wizard-of-oz-explained.html/”><em>d</em> status</a> as a brunette pop star.</p>
<figure class=”wp-block-image size-full” id=”emb-2″><img decoding=”async” src=”https://www.cheatsheet.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/01/Ariana-Grande-2025-Golden-Globes-hair.webp?strip=all&quality=80″ alt=”Wearing a yellow dress, Ariana Grande poses on the red carpet at the 82nd Annual Golden Globes” class=”wp-image-3760430″><figcaption class=”wp-element-caption”>Ariana Grande at the 2025 Golden Globes in Beverly Hills | JC Olivera/GG2025/Penske Media via Getty Images</figcaption></figure>
<p id=”par-3_61″><a href=”https://www.cheatsheet.com/entertainment/saturday-night-live-ariana-grande-three-best-sketches.html/”>Grande’s supporters</a> wondered if her bright blonde hair was here to stay. She last experimented with blonde hair in 2018, adopting a platinum look during her <em>Sweetener</em> era. Then, <em>Wicked</em> inspired her longest, blondest era yet. As the musical grossed over $681.4 million worldwide entering 2025, the <a href=”https://www.cheatsheet.com/entertainment/ariana-grande-made-1-break-free-line-annoying.html/”>“Break Free” singer</a> maintained her hair and more refined speaking voice throughout promotional events. </p>
<figure class=”wp-block-image size-full” id=”emb-3″><img decoding=”async” src=”https://www.cheatsheet.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/01/Ariana-Grande-2025-Golden-Globes-Cynthia-Erivo-Michelle-Yeoh.webp?strip=all&quality=80″ alt=”Wearing formalwear, Michelle Yeoh, Ariana Grande, and Cynthia Erivo pose in the press room during the 82nd Annual Golden Globe Awards” class=”wp-image-3760426″><figcaption class=”wp-element-caption”>Michelle Yeoh, Ariana Grande, and Cynthia Erivo at the Golden Globes on January 5, 2025 | Amy Sussman/Getty Images</figcaption></figure>
<p id=”par-4_60″>Then, at the 2025 Golden Globes on January 5, <a href=”https://www.cheatsheet.com/entertainment/ariana-grande-wows-chic-white-dress-summer-olympics-brother-frankie.html/”>she debuted</a> a strawberry-blonde ponytail. Nominated for Best Supporting Actress at the awards show, Grande wore her hair in a high, tight ponytail with Audrey Hepburn-style bangs swept to the side. Two days later, Ari maintained her darker locks for the 2025 National Board of Review Gala in New York City.</p>
<figure class=”wp-block-image size-full” id=”emb-4″><img decoding=”async” src=”https://www.cheatsheet.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/01/Ariana-Grande-hair-2025-National-Board-of-Review-Gala.webp?strip=all&quality=80″ alt=”Wearing a pink satin dress, Ariana Grande poses for photos on the red carpet at the 2025 National Board of Review Gala” class=”wp-image-3760429″><figcaption class=”wp-element-caption”>Ariana Grande at the 2025 National Board of Review Gala on January 7, 2025 | Mike Coppola/Getty Images</figcaption></figure>
<p id=”par-5_63″>The caramel-blonde color inspired Arianators to take to <a href=”https://www.reddit.com/r/ariheads/comments/1hwmdb3/new_photos_of_ariana_via_instagram/” target=”_blank” rel=”noreferrer noopener”>Reddit</a>, commenting, “It’s crazy how just a slightly darker shade of hair makes her look so much better, hoping the brunette comes back soon.” One user <a href=”https://www.reddit.com/r/ariheads/comments/1hw68ot/ariana_at_the_national_board_of_review_awards/” target=”_blank” rel=”noreferrer noopener”>wrote</a>, “I’m loving this darker blonde on her. I wish she’d match the brows, but still stunning.” Another said, “Got to say it, brunette woulda slapped with this look.”</p>
<figure class=”wp-block-image size-full” id=”emb-5″><img decoding=”async” src=”https://www.cheatsheet.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/01/Ariana-Grande-Cynthia-Erivo-Ryan-Reynolds-2025-National-Board-of-Review-Gala.webp?strip=all&quality=80″ alt=”Smiling together on the red carpet, Ariana Grande, Cynthia Erivo, and Ethan Slater greet Ryan Reynolds” class=”wp-image-3760427″><figcaption class=”wp-element-caption”>Ariana Grande, Cynthia Erivo, Ethan Slater, and Ryan Reynolds at The National Board of Review Annual Awards Gala in New York City | Kevin Mazur/Getty Images</figcaption></figure>
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<p id=”par-6_71″>This “bronde” color has trended on TikTok in the past year. Many call it the perfect transitional shade between blonde and brunette. Does this mean Grande is pivoting back to brown? <a href=”https://www.cheatsheet.com/entertainment/ariana-grande-cynthia-erivo-break-down-wicked-set-most-difficult-day-filming.html/”><em>Wicked</em> is still dominating</a> at the box office. But we can’t help but think it might do the “Yes, And?” singer some good to return to her roots — a time when some viewed her as more stable and “herself.”</p>