Mariah Carey Tried Out a Red Hair Color Ahead of the Holiday Season
All I want for Christmas? More red-haired Mariah.
It's officially November, which means Mariah Carey has defrosted (no, seriously) and is ready to take her rightful seat as number one on the music charts. But before the Queen of Christmas arrives for Holiday season, she has to make it through Halloween. Naturally, the 54-year-old didn't disappoint. In fact, she took the opportunity to show off a new, dare I say Christmas-spirited, 'do.
On Monday, October 30, Carey showed off a Jessica Rabbit-inspired Halloween costume that included a brand-new, perfect-for-fall hair color. Fiery red, her long locks were styled in a deep side part that cascaded down her back and chest into old Hollywood curls.
"Happy Halloween!" wrote Carey in the post's caption, adding a cheeky "#notyet" to remind fans her true season was on the horizon.
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To complete her costume (which Jessica wears while performing “Why Don’t You Do Right” in the 1988 movie), Carey wore a sparkling, sleeveless red gown and purple gloves. Closing her eyes in a pair of Jessica Rabbit-esque poses, she showed off red lipstick, glittering eyeshadow, and extremely long lashes.
Typically one to stick to her signature hair color (she's been rocking the caramel hue since she rose to fame in the '90s), I don't think I've ever seen an auburn-haired Mariah Carey before. She embraced a black hue for a minute and given a glimpse of her natural brown tone, but red has remained to be seen—until now.
Rich and festive, it's a color I wouldn't mind seeing more of as we move into winter. Think about it, Mariah. Red hair and a green gown? "It's time!"
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Sophia Vilensky is a Freelance Beauty Writer at Marie Claire with a beauty, wellness, and entertainment journalism portfolio that includes contributions to Byrdie, Bravo, Teen Vogue, and Us Weekly. Growing up in a family of beauticians—and through her own personal studies—she developed an in-depth understanding of aesthetics, cosmetic product formulation, and beauty treatment development and has also held roles as a senior copywriter, content strategist, and proofreader for top beauty and wellness brands. Even so, you'd be hard pressed to find her with her hair and makeup actually done. Sophia is based in Minneapolis and is a 2019 graduate of the University of Minnesota, where she majored in English and minored in cinema studies. During her time at the university, she was the Arts & Entertainment Editor for the Minnesota Daily, earning the 2019 Editor of the Year award for her work. She connected deeply with the Twin Cities arts scene, collaborating with leading beauty professionals, designers, and artists. Graduating Summa Cum Laude, her thesis—a close-reading of Vanderpump Rules—was featured on NPR. When not immersed in writing or testing new products, Sophia enjoys watching reality TV, reading, and exploring the newest woo-woo wellness trends. Keep up with her on Instagram @sophiavilensky.