Chappell Roan debuts dramatic brunette hair transformation at Forest Hills

Chappell Roan debuted long brunette curls during her Forest Hills Stadium performance this week, a dramatic departure from her signature fiery red hair. The change coincided with four sold-out shows on her Visions of Damsels and Other Dangerous Things tour in Queens.

The new look, a waist-length chestnut mane, arrived against a medieval-inspired set and a look designed by her go-to stylist Genesis Webb. Roan, 27, has long used theatrical beauty to amplify her storytelling on stage and in videos, and the brunette transformation marks a reset of sorts for the Missouri native, who has repeatedly pushed the envelope—from drag-inspired makeup to prosthetic noses at major events. In the video for her hit The Subway, red curls cascade as she sings on a New York City fire escape, a visual motif that became almost a co-star in the project.

Still, the new look is a striking shift for a star who has embraced dramatic makeup and color. Roan has previously worn a prosthetic pig nose to a Grammy Awards afterparty and stained herself in green body paint onstage at Governor’s Ball. Those moments underscore her willingness to blend fashion and performance, a thread now extended into a longer, darker hairstyle.

Roan, who won Best New Artist at the 2025 Grammy Awards, still has more performances on the horizon. After Forest Hills, she is scheduled to play four more shows, starting in Kansas City, Missouri, before heading to Pasadena, California. If the hair change is any indicator, fans can expect more bold twists as the tour unfolds.

As the production and visuals continue to evolve, Roan’s shorter-lived hair color and longer, chestnut locks may become part of the show’s evolving narrative. The singer’s repertoire has always fused fashion with storytelling, and the brunette transformation adds another layer to her onstage persona.