Ariana Grande Reveals Bold Bob After Time Away From Spotlight
WHO:
ComingSoon.net - Ariana Grande is a singer and actress.
TMZ - Ariana Grande is known for her signature pop-star ponytail.
WHAT:
Us Magazine - Grande debuted a darker, chocolate hair color alongside the bob.
Us Magazine - Grande appeared in a carousel of autumn photos.
ComingSoon.net - Grande debuted a dramatic, super-short bob that skims her chin and flips at the ends.
TMZ - Grande showed off a super-short bob in place of her signature ponytail; the style has a sideswept part and flipped ends.
WHERE:
ComingSoon.net - Grande debuted the hairstyle on Instagram.
TMZ - Grande shared photos of the hairstyle on social media.
WHEN:
Us Magazine - The article identifies Grande as 33 and says she shared the photos on October 22.
WHY:
ComingSoon.net - The article says Grande had been keeping a low profile after facing backlash and criticism during and after her latest tour.
HOW:
ComingSoon.net - The bob features a sideswept style and chin-skimming length.
TMZ - Grande revealed the haircut in new photos.
(UPDATED October 23, 2026 03:17 UTC)
Ariana Grande has traded her signature pop-star ponytail for a dramatic, super-short bob. The singer and actress revealed the look in photos shared on social media, including Instagram. The cut skims her chin, features a sideswept part and flips outward at the ends. Grande also debuted a darker, chocolate-brown hair color with the new style. She showed off the change in a carousel of autumn-themed photos. The striking look marks a major shift from the ponytail she’s long been known for. Grande has kept a low profile after facing backlash and criticism during and following her latest tour. The photos give fans a fresh glimpse of the star, with her new haircut and hair color taking center stage.
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(UPDATED October 22, 2026 23:09 UTC)
Singer and actress Ariana Grande has traded her signature pop-star ponytail for a dramatically short bob. She revealed the new look in photos shared on Instagram and social media. The chin-skimming cut has a sideswept part, with the ends flipped outward for a striking finish. The change is a noticeable departure from the hairstyle that has long been associated with Grande. She had been keeping a relatively low profile after facing backlash and criticism during and following her latest tour. Her new photos offer a fresh glimpse of the star as she steps back into public view. The haircut’s short length and flipped ends give the style a sharp, polished shape, while the sideswept part adds a softer touch.