Ariana Grande Surprises Fans with Rare Glimpse of Natural Curly Hair

Ariana Grande, the pop superstar and actress, has sparked excitement among fans by sharing a rare look at her natural curly hair in a recent Instagram video. The 32-year-old showcased her shoulder-length brunette curls while promoting her cosmetics brand, r.e.m. Beauty, on March 4, 2026.

A Candid Moment with r.e.m. Beauty

In the video, Grande appears relaxed at home, wearing a face mask and casually sorting through the contents of her purse. She initially intended to highlight her collection of lip products, stating, “Guys I’m going through my purse and I think it’s actually crucial that you witness — I want you to know how many things in my bag are lip products.” However, it was her hair that quickly became the focal point of attention.

Fans React to Grande’s Natural Texture

Fans flooded the comments section with praise for Grande’s natural curls, with many expressing their delight at seeing a different side of the singer. Comments included sentiments like “her natural hair is gorgeous” and “Omg yessss!!!! Your beautiful curls.” The post garnered over 4,000 comments.

From Bleached Hair to Embracing Natural Texture

Grande’s hair journey has been well-documented. Early in her career, while starring in the Nickelodeon series Victorious, she dyed her hair bright red to portray the character Cat Valentine. She explained in a 2014 Facebook post that the frequent bleaching and dyeing severely damaged her hair, leading her to adopt her signature high ponytail. “I had to bleach my hair and dye it red every other week for the first 4 years of playing Cat,” Grande wrote. “As one would assume, that completely destroyed my hair.”

A Return to Brunette and Natural Curls

In recent months, Grande has been transitioning to a more natural aesthetic. In October 2025, she returned to her brunette hair color after three years of blonde while filming the two-part film adaptation of Wicked, where she plays Glinda. She previously shared in a 2020 interview on The Zach Sang Demonstrate that her natural curls are something she typically keeps private. “My real hair, which is a humongous curly, curly pouf… so few people get to see it. And it’s cute, and it reminds me of me as a kid. It’s who I am, privately,” she said.

What’s Next for Ariana Grande

As Grande prepares for her Eternal Sunshine tour, set to initiate in Oakland on June 6, fans may see more glimpses of her natural style. She as well playfully referenced an upcoming project, wearing a sweatshirt referencing the Fockers franchise, teasing her involvement in the fourth installment of the comedy series.

r.e.m. Beauty Featured Products

The Instagram post also showcased some of Grande’s favorite products from her makeup brand, r.e.m. Beauty, including:

• On Your Collar Plumping Lip Gloss ($22)
• Practically Permanent Lip Stain Marker ($17)
• Essential Drip Glossy Balm ($19)