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Pop sensation Camila Cabello is celebrating great hair once more in addition to her number-one smashes. Cabello's hair underwent a long recovery phase that she jokingly dubbed "Bleachgate" following her bold choice to bleach her dark strands platinum blonde in early 2024. The singer claims that after two years, her hair has finally grown back and she is once again proudly wearing her natural brunette hairstyle and while still keeping a sense of humour about the entire experience.
From Pop Sensation to Blonde Experiment
With hits like 'Havana,' 'Señorita,' and 'Don't Go Yet,' Camila Cabello quickly established her star power as a solo artist after initially winning hearts as a part of the popular girl group Fifth Harmony. She is one of the most adored voices in pop music today thanks to her combination of catchy melodies, honest lyrics, and Latin-inspired rhythms. She has consistently changed both creatively and stylistically over the years, thrilling her followers with each new phase of her career.
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In February 2024, Cabello revealed a striking platinum blonde appearance, indicating her willingness to take chances beyond just her music. She was seeking for a "big physical change" to match a period of transformation in her life and art. But going significantly lighter came with its challenges. Later that year, she admitted in interviews and public appearances that the bleach had negatively impacted the condition of her hair. Going more than a few shades lighter than her naturally dark brown required multiple bleaching sessions, which can weaken and dry out even the healthiest of hair.
At the time, Cabello publicly acknowledged the challenge ahead and stated that it would require significant time and attention to restore the strength of her hair.
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"Bleachgate" Healed: Embracing Natural Hair Again
Early in 2026, Cabello shares pictures of her natural hair that are shiny, robust, and colorful, marking a significant milestone that she is pleased to share with her admirers. She shared a carousel of pictures of her healthy brunette hair on Instagram on 11th February, and humorously captioned the post, "It's taken a year but my hair has finally started to forgive me for bleachgate." In keeping with her signature blend of relatability, she even asked followers who had gone through similar hair adventures to provide advice, referring it as "group therapy."
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Looking back on her blonde phase, Cabello has stated that she wasn't merely seeking a new look; rather, she wanted her looks to mirror her inner state, welcoming a time of play, change, and bravery. Before committing to the bleach, she even put on wigs, but she finally decided the drastic change was worthwhile as a manifestation of her artistic and emotional development. Although her hair suffered throughout the procedure, she has expressed no remorse and advised followers who are considering hair makeovers to exercise caution and boldness.
Now that her hair is healthy again, Camila Cabello is celebrating anew. She feels strong, self-assured, and prepared for whatever comes next in her career as a musician and fashionista. She has proved her tenacity and her capacity to engage audiences with charm and honesty, whether she is in the studio writing new songs or posting mirror selfies with her followers.
