Jessica Simpson's Return To Dirty Blond Is The Hair Transformation We Wanted To See

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Jessica Simpson is officially in her "new hair, new me" era, and we love to see it. The star has made some major moves lately: parting ways with longtime partner Eric Johnson, officially reigniting her music career with her EP, and now, returning to her iconic dirty-blond shade for the first time in decades. This isn't just any color; it's the dirty-blond hue she rocked in the 2000s during the peak of her music and reality TV career. She's also wearing it in soft waves that feel youthful, trendy, and more natural.

According to her colorist Rita Hazan, this new phase of Jessica Simpson's transformation is very intentional. "It's a fresh and young vibe, but with confidence and a slight attitude to represent her mood," Hazan told People. She also added that she achieved the shine and color with Glaze Conditioning Gloss, a super conditioning gloss available in clear or in multiple different shades. "It delivers a rich, shiny payoff, and a silky, polished finish that leaves hair looking refreshed and healthier after just one use," she added. When Simpson shared the new look on Instagram before the season finale of "American Idol" in May 2025, the compliments kept pouring in. "Loving the new hair! It's just incredible," one commenter gushed. Another added, "I like your hair this more natural color. It makes your skin tone glow and your beauty shine!"

Jessica Simpson's separation from Eric Johnson came after a decade together, three kids, and, if her latest lyrics are anything to go by, some serious betrayal. In her song "Leave" from the "Nashville Canyon: Part 1 EP," some lyrics seem to suggest infidelity: "What we had was magic/Now you've made it tragic," she sings. "Your weakness made me lonely/Unholy matrimony/Did you do to her what you did to me?/Was she on her knees?" Oof.

She closes the track with a gut-punch: "I don't even want to breathe the air you breathe/I'd rather die/Than let you be inside me with her on your mind." The song isn't the only clue. Back in November, an Instagram post hinted that our love coach was right about the red flags in Jessica Simpson and Eric Johnson's relationship: "This comeback is personal. It's an apology to myself for putting up with everything I did not deserve," the pop star wrote. And as icing on the cake, some other tracks in the EP were "Use My Heart Against Me" and "Blame." If the speculation is true, we're just glad she's channeling it into creative power and hair dye, not self-blame. It's never easy to navigate feelings about being cheated on, but Simpson seems to be coming out on the other side (with a fresh 'do to boot).