Ariana Grande debuted a neck length flipped bob on Instagram October 22, 2026, replacing the high ponytail she has worn for roughly 14 years. The Wicked actress revealed the above the shoulder cut in selfies that quickly drew attention online. Longtime hairstylist Brandon Pietsch created the darker look and marked the change on Instagram by declaring that Grande’s ponytail was taking a break. The cut arrives after Grande used hair, makeup, and fashion to track Glinda’s changing mood across the 2024 Wicked press tour and the darker visual direction of its 2025 sequel. Is Ariana Grande entering her bob era? Grande’s new haircut also appears timed for the publicity cycle around Focker in Law. Multiple outlets have reported that Grande will join the film’s press tour, even after previously signaling that she wanted to step back from public visibility. The wider hair transformation roundup also features Billie Eilish with lighter locks in October 2026, Whitney Leavitt returning to a shorter bob in September 2026, and Connor Storrie trading his Heated Rivalry character’s curls for a buzz cut during season two filming in August 2026. Still, Grande’s flipped ends and darker color are giving the internet the clearest new hair era of the bunch.