Aryna Sabalenka is almost unrecognizable after hair transformation has her 'looking like Taylor Swift'


The tennis star donned a chic new look on social media that fans have never seen before, and her followers flocked to the comments in support


aryna sabalenka smiling© Getty Images
Nova M Bajamonti
Nova M BajamontiNews and Features Writer
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Aryna Sabalenka looked unrecognizable in her latest social media post, featuring a major transformation during her time in Milan, Italy for Milan Fashion Week.

The athlete flaunted a new bold look featuring bangs, and a strong eyeliner. Fans loved her updated hairstyle and flocked to the comments in support.

One person joked about a similarity that Aryna shared with a popular singer, writing: "Looking like Taylor Swift with that fringe on slide 11."

Aryna Sabalenka shared her new look online© Instagram
Aryna Sabalenka shared her new look online

Another fan added: "You look great [with] fringe." A third follower commented: "Didn't see slide 11 coming, but it looks good."

The tennis star captioned the post: "Safe to say we did Milan right," with a heart and pasta emoji.

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And she sure did, given that her carousel post featured memorable moments of the star sightseeing, enjoying delicious dinners, and having fun night out with her friends overseas. 

When it comes to Aryna's hair, she's most known for her gelled-back ponytail during her tournaments. 

She admitted to Cosmopolitan: "I'm constantly training, competing, sweating, traveling, and then putting it into a tight ponytail, bun, or braid, so I really have to take care of it. I'm not someone who wants to spend hours doing my hair every day, though."

The star has a simple hair routine© Instagram
The star has a simple hair routine

Due to her busy schedule, she has to find the time to fit in a healthy and accessible way to nurture her hair.

Aryna explained: "I like it to feel healthy, soft, and easy when I'm off the court, which is why I love Moroccanoil. My favorites are products like the Moroccanoil Treatment, because they're so easy to use and you can do a lot with them. I'm always looking for something that makes my routine easier."

The athlete has been enjoying her time in Italy during Milan Fashion Week© Instagram
The athlete has been enjoying her time in Italy during Milan Fashion Week

For her off-the-court hairstyles, the athlete likes letting her hair down and loosening up.

She expressed: "Yes, definitely. When I'm not playing, I love wearing my hair down and keeping it more effortless. After having my hair pulled back so much on court, it's nice to just let it be free, so sometimes I'll do soft waves, or just let it air dry and be natural, and I love to use the Moroccanoil Leave-In Conditioner, so I can easily brush through my hair and go with hydrated, soft hair."

Belarus's Aryna Sabalenka celebrates her victory after defeating Uzbekistan's Kamilla Rakhimova during their women's singles third round tennis match on day six of the US Open tennis tournament at the USTA Billie Jean King National Tennis Center in New York City on September 4, 2026.© Getty Images
The star usually wears her hair in a bun or ponytail on the court

Although the star has her go–to looks, she's open to taking more risks with her hairstyles in the future.

She revealed: "Honestly, maybe someday I will change the color. I've had the same hair for a long time, so it could be fun to do something different. But I don't think I'm ready to cut it short yet!"

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