Reese Witherspoon is widely known for her long, blond hair, but her beauty journey has included far more variety than many might remember. From short bobs to rich brunette shades to blunt bangs, the Oscar winner has never been afraid to switch up her look. One thing, however, has remained consistent: her trusted colorist, Lorri Goddard.
“My colorist, Lorri Goddard, is the best,” Witherspoon told Glamour. “I’ve gone to her for 15 years, and she’s taken me from brown to blond to red and back to blond.” Despite these changes, she admits her favorite version of herself remains “highlighted blond.”
Witherspoon’s transformation began long before she became Elle Woods. In 1994, she appeared at red carpet events like the Backbeat and True Lies premieres with long, glossy hair. Though blond, her color leaned toward a golden brunette, with tones that suggested she was close to “brond” territory—a warm blend of brown and blond.
She later confirmed that blond wasn’t her natural shade. In a throwback photo she posted to X (formerly Twitter), she showed herself with long, chestnut brown hair, joking, “Wait… is this my real hair color?!? #tbt.”
As her career soared with films like Legally Blonde and Sweet Home Alabama, so did her now-iconic buttery blond shade. But even at the peak of her Hollywood fame, Witherspoon continued to experiment subtly, adjusting tone, length, and texture while staying true to her classic aesthetic.
By 2025, Witherspoon had perfected a modern, polished version of her signature style. She wore warm, highlighted blond locks just below her shoulders at a screening of her film You’re Cordially Invited with Will Ferrell. The style appeared fuller with likely help from extensions, while her natural texture and volume shone in an Instagram post earlier that year. There, her slightly darker roots added dimension to her honey-colored hair.
Her stylist, Adir Abergel, revealed to Violet Grey that he keeps her strands healthy with Shu Uemura Essence Absolue Nourishing Hair Oil—possibly the secret to her shiny, hydrated look even as she nears 50.
Though she has stayed loyal to blond, Witherspoon is also embracing change. In a past Allure interview, she spoke openly about aging. “I just feel like I earned that gray hair and my fine lines. I like ’em,” she said. “I so prefer 43 to 25.”
Witherspoon’s hair journey reflects not just changing trends, but a confident evolution. Whether blonde, brunette, or going gray, the actress continues to prove that true style comes from self-assurance—and a willingness to keep things fresh.
