Joanna Gaines' Natural Hair Is So Different From What We See On TV
There are many things to admire about Joanna Gaines. She's a successful, self-made businesswoman with multiple income streams and businesses under the Magnolia brand that she shares with husband Chip Gaines, bringing their combined net worth to around $50 million. But more than financial and career success, Gaines always carries herself with grace in the public eye while simultaneously serving up some seriously enviable style. One of the features that fans can't help but praise Gaines for is her long, silky hair. Whether she's rocking a relaxed pony or her signature laid-back beach waves, that mane is one of her most stunning assets. So, it definitely comes as a surprise to see what it looks like before the glam process!
In a photo shared to Instagram in September 2023, Gaines revealed her hair the day after a Pearl Jam concert. In place of the usual sleek and structured waves, the strands seemed a little more tangled — one of the realities of having beautifully thick, dense, and long hair. While the rocker aesthetic does actually suit Gaines, it's a relief to know that she too needs to go through a series of products and styling methods to get her hair looking flawless. We're glad it's not just us!
Joanna Gaines' flawless hair is a process
As an icon of the home-improvement and living space, rather than the fashion or beauty industries, Joanna Gaines rarely lets us into her hair and beauty routine. But back in 2021, the businesswoman shared another picture of her un-styled hair to her Instagram Stories, along with some details about what it takes to whip her tresses into camera-ready shape. "It takes about 1.5 hours to tame this mane," she wrote on the photo (via Prevention). "And since it's a reveal day, I'm going to fix 'er up." In the photo, her voluminous hair looked similar to her September 2023 post, leaning more toward frizzy than sleek — something many of us know all too well.
If your hair is similarly hard to tame, it's worth learning how to style it according to your frizz type. Frizzy ends, for example, can be dealt with by going in for regular trims, while if you have frizz all over your head, it could be due to dryness that can be addressed with a change in products. While we're not sure what Gaines' drying technique is, we know that folks with certain hair types may want to avoid air-drying their locks. Thick hair like hers should be dried quickly to avoid damage, which can then lead to split ends, tangles, and overall dryness, increasing the chance of frizziness. But since Gaines' hair looks amazing the majority of the time, we'd wager she doesn't need any haircare tips. Everyone's entitled to a bad hair day! To see some of her best hair moments, check out the complete transformation of Joanna Gaines.