Ariana Grande lays iconic ponytail to rest, cuts hair

Ariana Grande traded in her iconic ponytail for a stylish bob Thursday afternoon. The singer took to Instagram to share her new ‘do. While Grande’s latest look is certainly representative of a new chapter, we will cherish the four years we spent with her most signature accessory.

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After expressing that her hair was severely damaged after bleaching and dying it for her roles on Victorious and Sam & Cat, the singer started wearing her hair in the high ponytail that we all know and love today. She also recently expressed on Twitter that her ponytail was a constant source of pain.

In combination with those two things, sometimes people just need a change. While we fully support Ariana’s incredible new image, we have to marvel at the legacy of Grande’s high-pony before we lay her to rest for good. 

Where it all began:

While Grande definitely sported the high pony a few times before “Problem,” this was the moment when we all know she was here to stay.

Duh.

 

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#SideToSide ???? ♡ ????

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You didn’t think we were going to leave this one out, did you?

 

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#BeAlright out tomorrow night. #DangerousWoman out now https://itun.es/us/g-ycbb link in bio

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We absolutely loved this look.

 

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I’m…… jus….. thinkin bout you… Love you, Saint Paul ???? Thank you so much #reallytho #thinkinboutyou #2sleeps ????????????

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The beginning of the Sweetener Era:

 

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And, of course, today:

 

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What are some of your favorite moments featuring Ariana Grande’s ponytail? Sound off in the comments below.