It’s been two decades since she rocked red hair for her iconic music video Ojos Asi, but now she’s back with fiery red locks. Shakira flaunted her newly dyed hair as she prepared to hit the recording studio this Wednesday. The 44-year-old Colombian singer looked effortlessly chic in a photo she posted on Instagram, sporting a coordinated green-and-white outfit to complement her bold new look.
Shakira flaunted her vibrant red hair in a photo as she made her way to a recording session on Wednesday. This change came after she switched up her look from her classic blonde hair back in 2011.
In the photo, Shakira rocked loose waves with her fiery-red locks, kept back with a stylish green headband featuring bow tie detailing. She paired her hairdo with a fashionable striped long-sleeve top tucked into a layered miniskirt, accentuated with a chic green belt around her waist.
Excited for her upcoming recording session, Shakira expressed her anticipation in the caption, mentioning the safety measures and vaccines that allowed her to finally have an in-person studio session with some amazing collaborators.
Adding to her recent activities, Shakira also showed her support for Earth Day by joining the Earthshot Prize Council in urging the world to take action towards healing the planet, drawing parallels to the global effort against Covid-19.
Thrilled: Playfully hinting at her upcoming time in the recording booth, she posted on social media: ‘Excited to step out of my comfort zone and head to my first face-to-face studio session to work with some incredible artists.’
Recently, Shakira showed her support for Earth Day by joining the Earthshot Prize Council in urging the world to take action in protecting our planet. In a previous Instagram post, the Colombian singer hinted at the possibility of new music on the horizon, sharing a photo of herself recording in the studio. Excitedly, she wrote “Cooking something!” to her over 70 million followers and repeated the message in Spanish as well. This update comes after the release of her latest song “Girl Like Me” in collaboration with the Black Eyed Peas.
Flashback: Two decades have passed since she sported fiery red hair for her music video Ojos Asi (pictured).
Creating a buzz: Recently, Shakira got her fans excited on Instagram with hints of new music in the works. Her music video has soared past 310 million views on YouTube, and her single has claimed the number one spot on Billboard’s Latin Airplay chart.
Shakira hasn’t released a studio album since 2017’s El Dorado, which marked the end of a creative dry spell. During this time, she welcomed her second son Sasha in 2015 and navigated the balancing act of motherhood and music.
“I found myself facing a blank canvas, feeling a bit overwhelmed, torn between wanting to spend time with my kids and wanting to focus on my own creative needs as an artist and producer,” she shared in an interview with Billboard while promoting her album El Dorado. Following that release, she has continued to stay visible in the media spotlight, delivering a memorable performance at last year’s Super Bowl. In a high-energy halftime show alongside Jennifer Lopez, Shakira thrilled fans by bringing back beloved hits like Hips Don’t Lie and Waka Waka (This Time For Africa).”
Have you noticed that it’s been a while since Shakira released a new studio album? The last one, El Dorado, came out in 2017 after she struggled with writer’s block for a bit.