Madonna is almost always associated with her iconic blonde hair, though longtime fans know she’s experimented with many shades over the years—including her natural brunette. But her latest transformation has a deeply personal meaning behind it.
The pop legend recently revealed a return to brunette hair on her Instagram Stories. In the photos, Madonna explained the reason for the change: she was thinking of her late mother, Madonna Louise Ciccone, who died of breast cancer when the singer was just five years old.
“I missed my Mother so I channeled her,” she wrote alongside the images.
The blonde hair with dark roots she wore to the Met Gala is now replaced by a rich brunette tone, softly highlighted and touched with hints of gray. Styled in short, retro curls, the look closely mirrors how her mother wore her hair, creating a touching tribute.
Madonna has tried many bold hair looks in the past—from red to pink to bleach blonde with no eyebrows—but this marks the first time in years she has embraced her natural brunette. The emotional connection behind the switch makes the return even more meaningful.
Whether this hair color stays or not is unknown—but as always with Madonna, reinvention is part of the journey.
