Ariana Grande appears to have officially closed the chapter on her Wicked era, at least when it comes to her style.
The singer and actress made a stunning return to a more familiar aesthetic on Sunday, January 11, turning heads on the red carpet at the 2026 Golden Globes in Beverly Hills.
Her Wicked-inspired styling she’s embraced over the past year, replaced instead by a nostalgic beauty moment longtime fans instantly recognised.
The Victorious alum revived her signature ponytail, a hairstyle that has become synonymous with her pop-star identity.
The updated version was ultra-sleek and polished, featuring a sharp left-side part with a single face-framing strand.
Worn high, voluminous, and softly curled at the back, the look returned with a modern twist.
Often dubbed her most iconic hairstyle, the ponytail marked a noticeable departure from the looks she favoured during her Wicked press tour.
While promoting the film, the 7 Rings hitmaker typically styled her hair in sleek buns or half-up, half-down looks, often with subtle tendrils framing her face, but notably never a ponytail.
Completing the moment, the former Nickelodeon star stepped out in a dramatic floor-length Vivienne Westwood Couture gown.
The off-the-shoulder design featured a plunging V-cut back and a sculptural skirt that flared elegantly from the waist.
Grande’s red carpet return to her signature style came as she earned a Golden Globe nomination for her portrayal of Glinda in Wicked: For Good.
