There’s no denying that Reba McEntire’s vibrant energy matches her fiery hair perfectly. And while some people shy away from her natural hair color, the musician and film star proudly embraces her red locks. Although she has changed her appearance over the years, she sticks with wigs or cutting off her long hair like she did in 1996. The change was so impressive that McEntire’s team forced her to wear a wig to hide her hair change until her album was released.

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Her love for her hair color even caused political concern. One commenter humorously protested: “Girl, something much more important is happening today!”

In 2015, the “Rumor Has It” singer revealed her emotional connection to her hair color in a conversation with Dallas Voice: “My mom was a redhead, so I felt like she gave me her red hair. I’ve always been very, very proud of it” (via Us Weekly). It’s clear that McEntire sees her red hair as a special legacy that has been passed down, but we can’t help but wonder what she would look like with a different shade. Luckily, our Static Media editors were ready to take on the challenge and give the country music icon’s hair a colorful new twist.

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Reba McEntire’s stunning blonde hair transformation is certainly a big change from her typical look. This style gives her a softer aesthetic and emphasizes her facial structure. Although the lighter color brightens her face, it also makes her appear somewhat pale. Some might even argue that it washes them out, which isn’t surprising. AJ Lordet, an East Coast color ambassador for eSalon, pointed out that “over-lightening hair can certainly lead to a washed-out skin tone” (via New Beauty).

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On the positive side, despite the drastic change, this hair color doesn’t make her look older than she is. However, she wouldn’t have minded looking older. The “Fancy” singer told E! Online, she sees aging as a privilege: “I’m very proud of how old I am or how young I am. Real beauty means feeling comfortable in your own skin. I will feel beautiful.

Hair color changes usually alter a person’s identity and take time to get used to, but Reba McEntire seems to be an exception. It’s now clear that she could totally rock brown locks. This brunette look darkens her face and gives her a muted style. Because her hair is less vibrant, her face really takes center stage and accentuates her facial features.

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We’re big fans of Reba McEntire’s classic ginger curls, but if she ever decides to change her hair color without a drastic change, she could easily pull off brown hair. Still, it’s worth noting that this shade of brown isn’t far off from her usual color either, as it still has a noticeable hint of her signature red. It would be perfect for a subtle change, but if the “Christmas in Tune” actress wants to make a bold transformation, she’s better off opting for something much darker than brown.

It looks dark, edgy and maybe even a little gothic. This new look certainly isn’t as unique as her natural color, but for some reason it feels a lot more striking. This means that Reba McEntire’s most daring hairstyles can definitely earn their money. This shade brightens her skin tone and gives her an almost porcelain-like glow. But as good as the “I’m a Survivor” singer looks with her black hair, it just doesn’t seem to suit her as well as her iconic red locks. On the one hand, it takes away the natural warmth of your face and makes it look slightly pale and washed out. It also darkens her eyes and just doesn’t add a “tough sexy” look.

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Looking at Reba McEntire’s blonde, brunette, and dark-haired versions, there’s no denying that she seems incapable of looking bad. And unlike most people, her hair color doesn’t completely change her. But we can’t overlook the fact that her rust-colored mane is iconic and fits her vivacious personality perfectly. We’d love to see the singer and actress bring any of these looks to life with a wig, but nothing will ever replace her signature red hair.