LOS ANGELES— Actress Lindsay Lohan appeared in public with a newly restored red hair color this week, marking a return to the signature look closely associated with her early film career and drawing widespread attention from fans ahead of the release of her latest movie.
Lohan, 40, unveiled the color transformation in photographs shared on her official Instagram account and was subsequently seen in public sporting the new look. The change was created by longtime hairstylist Danielle Priano, whom Lohan credited in her social media post.
The actress had spent recent years wearing various shades of blonde while promoting film and television projects. Her return to a richer red shade recalls the appearance that became synonymous with performances in films including The Parent Trap (1998), Freaky Friday (2003) and Mean Girls (2004).
Images of the hairstyle quickly circulated across entertainment and social media platforms, where many users described the change as a return to Lohan's classic look. While fan reactions were broadly positive, Lohan herself did not publicly elaborate on the reason for the color change beyond acknowledging Priano's work in her Instagram post.
The public appearance comes as Lohan prepares for the release of Disney's Freakier Friday, the sequel to the 2003 comedy Freaky Friday. She reprises her role opposite Jamie Lee Curtis, with the film scheduled for theatrical release later this month.
Lohan has experienced a sustained career resurgence in recent years, starring in several streaming productions before returning to major studio releases. She also recently completed production on the Hulu series Count My Lies, which co-stars Shailene Woodley and Kit Harington.
The hairstyle change follows months of promotional appearances during which Lohan wore blonde hair at premieres and industry events, including Disney's 2026 Upfront presentation in New York. Fashion and beauty publications had noted the lighter color throughout the promotional campaign for Freakier Friday.
As of Aug. 5, Lohan has continued promoting Freakier Friday while making public appearances with the restored red hair, with no further changes to her promotional schedule announced.
