Erika Kirk's Worst Hair Looks Are Hard To Look Away From

Erika Kirk has been building a name for herself over the years with her Bible-themed clothing line, Proclaim, and the "Midweek Rise Up" podcast that began in 2019. Of course, she was also at husband Charlie Kirk's side as he expounded at Turning Point USA rallies. Following his death in September 2025, Erica has found her public platform expanded even further. Not only has she taken the reigns at Turning Point, but she's also been thrust into the spotlight as a grieving widow, accepting awards and honors bestowed upon her late husband.

It's safe to say that Erika Kirk is much more than just Charlie's wife, and we're always learning more about her, from her days as a pageant contestant to her conservative beliefs. Naturally, there have also been more than a fair share of discussions about her superficial attributes, like Erika Kirk's face transformation through the years. Still, nothing is more of a signature element to her look than her super-long blond hair — there are even entire Reddit discussions dedicated to the topic of whether or not she has extensions — and she doesn't always get it right. These six examples are undoubtedly her worst hair moments.

Erika Kirk has discussed on her podcast how folks are too casual and should be dressing their best for going to church, out of respect for God, but we're not sure she always listens to her own advice. In one photo that she posted to Instagram in January 2025, Kirk's hair is looking its worst –- stringy and wavy in parts and straight in others, which are all signs that you are due for a haircut.

In November 2025, the Fox Nation Patriot Awards presented the inaugural Charlie Kirk Legacy Award to his widow, Erika Kirk. For the event, she chose a form-fitting green sequined gown. She wore her typical heavy eye makeup with signature arched brows, but switched up her hair for a change. Rather than long, scrubby locks, Kirk's hair veered toward the Republican hair trend of overly done-up wavy blond tresses, which looked too styled with each hair spritzed into place.

In honor of President Donald Trump's second inauguration in January 2025, the Kirks hosted a Turning Point USA Inaugural-Eve Ball in Washington, D.C. There, Erika Kirk wore a gown that looked sheer but wasn't, with some on social media calling the dress beautiful and others telling Charlie that he should encourage his wife to look more modest. Gown aside, her hair was flat. Literally. The top was slicked down too much, and with that much length on the ends, it didn't feel balanced — it dragged her down.

It's actually refreshing to see Erika Kirk's hair styled, but this look that she wore in late December 2025 felt like she'd tipped toward the opposite direction with an overly styled look. To host an interview with Nicki Minaj during Turning Point USA's AmericaFest conference, her long hair was curled into loose waves. Then, there were braided pieces pulled into a half-up style and twisted down the bacek in an intricate style. Topped off with swooped pieces over the ears, it was simply too much.

The thing about having a dramatic hairstyle is that it's one more element to consider when creating a balanced, cohesive look. Take, for instance, the outfit Erika Kirk wore to The New York Times' DealBook Summit in New York City in December 2025. The charcoal cape dress was beautiful, but it ended up teetering toward a witch costume with her exaggerated Khaleesi-length tresses falling down her torso. Pop on a pointy black hat, and she's ready for Halloween.

In December 2025, Erika Kirk appeared on Fox News with what many considered too-long, fake-looking hair. A debate on Reddit saw one commenter write, "[She looks] so trashy to me and she would even look nicer with half of the length chopped off." A month prior, Kirk had defended her hair length while chatting with Megyn Kelly. Kirk said in the YouTube interview, "People think my hair is fake. It is very real." She said people even feel the back of her head for extensions. "I will never have hair shorter than my shoulder. Charlie loved my hair," she added.