You Can't Tell Me Angel Reese Wasn't Born to Be a Blonde

a photo of a black woman with long, dark hair walking down a runway at a fashion show — (Image credit: Getty Images)

Angel Reese is proving that she's a fashion and beauty it-girl for a reason. Just weeks after getting her wings and walking in the Victoria's Secret Fashion Show, the WNBA star attended the 2025 CFDA Awards in New York City on Nov. 3, where she wore a black, mini tube dress with a matching black shawl and strappy, black pumps. I'll always be a lover of a monochromatic look, but it was Reese's icy blonde hair that stopped me in my tracks.

Reese mostly wears her hair in its natural, dark color, but this time she majorly switched things up—after all, the CFDA Awards is an event that honors powerhouses in fashion, so it's understandable that she'd want to make a big statement with her outfit and glam. For the event, she traded in her dark hair for an icy blonde color with dark roots. Her hair was cut into a lob, and it was styled with a deep side part with soft curls.

a paparazzi photo of a black woman with short blonde hair wearing a black tube dress and a black shawl — Angel Reese wears platinum blonde hair to the 2025 CFDA Awards on Nov. 3.

The CFDA Awards were filled with plenty of other major hair moments. Ciara deviated from her usual long length and showed up wearing a chin-length bob, while Rihanna attended the event wearing a deep side bang.

If Angel Reese's platinum blonde color is giving you ideas for your next winter hair change, read ahead for some hair must-haves you'll need.

Luvme

Blonde 613 Layered Cut Glueless Wig

If want to go blonde without the long-term commitment (or the potential damage and upkeep), opt for a wig. This one is glueless, making it easier to install.

Olaplex

No. 3 Hair Perfector Pre-Shampoo Hair Repair Treatment

Bleach can be pretty harsh on the hair and break bonds, causing damage and breakage. This pre-shampoo treatment repairs them and whips your hair back into shape.

amika

Bust Your Brass Cool Blonde Strength Repair Shampoo

Keep a purple shampoo in your lineup that'll help you get rid of discoloration and brassiness.

Kérastase

Blond Absolu Hair Strengthening Conditioner

Follow your shampoo with a conditioner that addresses dryness and damage.

Crown Affair

The Renewal Hydrating Hair Mask

When you need something that's a little more heavy duty than a standard conditioner, grab this moisturizing hair mask which smoothes and prevents breakage.

Danielle Jackson is the former senior beauty writer at Marie Claire. She has nearly a decade of experience covering beauty, lifestyle, and entertainment and was previously the senior beauty editor at Women's Health, where she thoughtfully covered topics related to skincare, haircare, aesthetics, and wellness. Before that, she spent three years as an assistant beauty editor at PS, and in the years since, her work has appeared in titles like Vogue, InStyle, Glamour, and more. Danielle graduated from the University of Georgia with a BA in English, and has lived in Brooklyn for almost ten years. When she's not writing, you can find her reading romance novels and talking about sunscreen. You can find her on Instagram @danielleknecole.