Ariana Grande seems to have officially closed the chapter on her Wicked era, at least as far as its style is concerned.
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— an inspired style she’s adopted over the past year, replaced instead with a nostalgic beauty moment that longtime fans instantly recognized.
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 pointed part on the left side with a single strand framing the face.
Worn high, voluminous and slightly curled at the back, the look returns with a modern touch.
Often dubbed her most iconic hairstyle, the ponytail marked a notable departure from the looks she favored during her Wicked press tour.
When promoting the film, the 7 rings The hitmaker usually styled her hair in sleek buns or half-up, half-down looks, often with subtle tendrils framing her face, but definitely never in a ponytail.
To complete the moment, the former Nickelodeon star stepped out in a dramatic, floor-length Vivienne Westwood Couture dress.
The off-the-shoulder design featured a plunging V-neckline back and a sculptural skirt that elegantly flared 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 Villain: For good.
