Goodbye, Curl: Natalie Maines' New Look
Natalie Maines is sporting a new look these days. Check out this photo snapped yesterday in Venice, Calif. Of course, she's not the first entertainer to dramatically change her look. For more historical hairstyles, flip through our ACM archive photo gallery, featuring the Dixie Chicks, Reba McEntire, Shania Twain and many more.
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Jon says:
OMG! She looks like a 12 year old boy….ewww
Never was a fan of theirs.
Ruth says:
Yuck! She looks like a boy — I don’t know how much flack she still gets for what she did, but, maybe she’s hoping now she won’t be recognized. Wonder what her husband thinks??
Jenny says:
I like short hair It looks good on her. easy to take care more time for the kids. Jenny
barbara says:
I THINK NATALIE LOOKS GREAT. IT’S GREAT TO MAKE CHANGES IN YOUR LIFE. I AM A FAN.
adam says:
She’s screaming for attention.
Bernadine says:
hate the new look, loved her hair long. still a fan.
Evangeline says:
I think she can have whatever hair style she bloody well wants to have, what matters is she likes it. And whatever her hair looks like i will always be a fan of the chicks’s music!
Carol says:
Sorry fan or no fan, it looks awful. You can have short hair and still look stylish. Her hair does not even have any style.
Jim bob says:
Is she still fat?
diane says:
She looks like a guy!!
Marsh says:
Is that Butch Maines!
Angie says:
I hate it, but I’m not a fan anyway.
Lindsay says:
I’m sorry, but that looks hideous.
Florent Dufour (FACM) says:
she is absolutly horrible
Astro Ernie says:
Wonder if her unlucky husband (Adrian Pasdar) feels like he’s going to bed with a dude every night.
Diana says:
She looks like she is outing herself ir maybe a case of head lice requiring a shave? lol Just joking but there are all kinds of short dos for gals but this isnt one of them, imo.
lee says:
OH NO! hopefully we do not have another secret lesbian coming out of the closet.This is one awful hair do! if cshe is gay,kick her out of country music amd off cmt.com
Lori jean says:
She looks good in short hair. This isn’t her first short cut. I say you go girl!
Sheila says:
Is it possible that she had chemo treatments for cancer but didn’t publicize it? If not, I don’t understand why she picked such a hideously unflattering haircut?
unknown says:
My parents raised me not to judge someone by their appearance. Do you know if she is sick or maybe someone close to her is going thru cancer and she did it to make them feel better? Good for her for doing something that makes her happy.
solomeeeo says:
Love the Chicks, but the hair, not so much. Maybe she is ill?
star says:
can we all say a britney spears thing!!!!
big Al says:
The Hair is disgusting but that fits her.
Why is she on CMT? She left country. Now she is going right with KD Lang
kpchulo says:
Volleyball haircut.
Good singer, sorry attitude.
You can’t cut off the liberal Mister Natalie.
Kimbo says:
I don’t like this cut. I’m a huge fan but this haricut doesn’t go good with her. Maybe it would look better if it was a darker brown…
I absolutely loved her long hair. Now it’s all gone.
CHUCK says:
I BET 90 PERCENT OF THE NEGATIVE POSTS HERE COME FROM PROCLAIMED GOD-FEARING CHRISTIANS. YOU ALL HAD BETTER HOPE HE IS A FORGIVING GOD. JUDGE NOT, LEST YE BE JUDGED.
Marie says:
It looked cute years ago when it was short but this is too short and flat.
GiGi says:
She is still a cutie. It’s up to her what she wants to do with her hair. GiGi
jesse says:
Hey what’s the deal jim bob you sound like a wonderful guy. You don’t like heatlhy people. if she is happy with her hair what do you care? If you can’t say something nice you should just shut up!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! Jesse
donna says:
I hate it………she looks like a kid. wassup w/her?
Cheryl says:
Not a good look for her. Oops. The best thing about a bad haircut, it will grow…..
big Al says:
CHUCK says:
Posted: March 28th, 2009 at 10:46 am
I BET 90 PERCENT OF THE NEGATIVE POSTS HERE COME FROM PROCLAIMED GOD-FEARING CHRISTIANS. YOU ALL HAD BETTER HOPE HE IS A FORGIVING GOD. JUDGE NOT, LEST YE BE JUDGED.
Sounds like you’re judging us Chuck
Lori says:
Why does CMT even acknowledge that witch, they denounced country music?!
Carol says:
You look Beautiful……
Leslie says:
All of you haters need to grow up. She is a talented beautiful woman who is not afraid to take chances.
Leslie says:
Country music denounced them when they took a stand against Bush’s immoral and unnecessary war. I don’t blame them.
sara says:
She looks harsh with that haircut, but it matches her personality. Love their music, can’t stand her self-absorbed and nasty attitude.
billy says:
wonder if the nashville community will ever apologize since the chicks were right about the war bush all along
Darren says:
I agree with LEE
beverly era says:
I would say she must be trying to look more like Toby but as a nurse I’m afraid I would hurt the feelings of all the women who have to do this because of chemotherapy.
Fran Alsbrook says:
Yes it is different, but if I looked that good with short hair I would too. I have always loved the DC music!!!
Katie says:
Who is she?
Kelsey says:
I think Natalie looks great with the short hair, and its her hair so she can do what she wants, and I am a very big fan!
greatdivide says:
Looks she is finally taking the next step and joining Hugo Chavez’s Army.
Emma says:
She can have it her way if she wants to. No body can control about what she can and can not do no matter what. Its her personality so all the people who don’t like it, get over it! She can do what she wants with her hair.
David Nisbet, Scotland says:
Right I want an explanation once and for all on why negative/hateful/baiting/bashing/spam comments are allowed to stay on this site while the ones in support of artista are deleted!
Sick to the back teeth of coming on here to read the articles only to be bombarded by jealous children ranting & raving nonsense.
Waylonfan says:
I always thought Natalie was an attractive woman no matter what she did or didn’t say in which some accept and other’s seem to have fuel added to their fire to voice their own opinion on things in a negative way.Speaking for myself I think as part of a trio they made some great music and I’m by no means leaning towards positive or negative on the new hair look.It caught me by surprise when I seen the photo which I’ll say she’s looked better but at the same time I’ll say it’s her life in which she can live it as she wants to,if she’s happy then that’s all that matters.
Logan says:
my dog looks better than that. maybe she wanted to look like Britney Spears with the short hair.lol i dont think it looks good on her at ALL. or on Britney spears. Thats all i have to say.
Jen says:
I hate her new look never was a fan of their and never will be is she trying out make a movie about justin Timberlake or something eeeeeewwwwwwwww!!!!
Joshua says:
Natalie can pull off any look. Shes hott and she has style, love the hair cut!
crizel says:
it her life , its her hair all of us dont know the real reason why she did this… we dont have any right to judge her okay… as long as she provide us good music then that’s fine…for all thoose NOT chicks fan you dont have any right to comment…I’m still a BIg chick’s fan …
Carol says:
crizel…Where does it say that you have to be a fan to comment. .
To all those who are getting mad because not everyone likes this, sounds like you are the ones that don’t like people to have a different opinion than your own. I don’t care who this is, it does not look good on a woman, if you were honest, you would acknowledge that. If she did it because she had to, great, but if she did it just because, I hope she reconsiders, and puts in some extensions or something.
Willow says:
What a pitiful cry for attention. Can you say, Britney Spears??? Personally, I’ve never liked her, so I guess to each his own, and who really cares, to be totally honest? Since she hasn’t had a hit in years, I guess she needs to do something to be in the spot light again.
Look, it worked….lol
Justin Morales says:
For whomever this goes out to…ok its so easy to say something bad about someone especially with the way they look but the question is How do you look? and if its not so good would you want people trashing you?
AND I LOVE THE DIXIE CHICKS!!!!!!!!!!! IM WAITING FOR A NEW ALBUM…………….
evad says:
dude!!!!!!!! its a dude
boo says:
I think I just threw up in my mouth….YUCK!
Mel says:
I like it, she’s beautful with long or short hair. If she wants to cut it she should be allowed without all these horrible comments at her. You should be ashamed. Good for her and for speaking her mind. Funny how so many Americans believe in democracy and freedom of speech until they disagree with the speaker…
David Nisbet, Scotland says:
What Mel said.
bill says:
I think she looks great with her hair short, it’s very cute. I get so sick of people assuming a woman is gay because she cuts her hair super short. My wife has always worn her hair at least this short and even shorter and our three kids and myself can attest that she is not gay. Grow up and get a clue.
Sharon says:
She looks adorable,,,she has a beautiful face.
Paul says:
It’s a butch look,but hey - most women I’ve known have tried a variety of hairstyles, including some that didn’t work for them. She’ll likely change it again, maybe many times, over the years
denise says:
people you need to get over it an let the past go ! this is not about her hair cut , you are still negative about her remark about the president . Everyone has the right to their own opinion . It is her hair and she can wear it anyway she wants and she will still be a great singer …..
Sarah says:
Dude. I thought that was a guy.
Lawboy says:
As long as she is happy with it, more power to her. I’m just happy CMT is talking about the Chicks again!
Tim and Beth says:
People: this is NOT about the Iraq war or about Bush.
CMT: this is about a member of a group who has made it abundantly clear they do not want to be considered a part of the eclectic country music fan base. Therefore, it is a mystery why you keep them on your website: one does not expect to hear, for example, Deep Purple on CMT’s stations nor does one expect to see info published about them on CMT’s website. That does not mean Deep Purple is necessarily “evil” - simply that Deep Purple is NOT country. By the same token, neither are the Dixie Chicks: just ask them
David Nisbet, Scotland says:
Well when people you thought were your friends threaten your life I don’t I think i’d want to be associated with them again either.
solongsowrong says:
Now, now people, let’s get a grip. All the negative/hateful/baiting/bashing/spam comments on here are only from people exercising their right to free speech.
Just because they’re doing exactly what they chastised the Chicks for doing, is besides the point.
It’s every one’s right to demostrate how stupid and hateful they are. I just hope they all enjoyed themselves at church today.
Cheryl says:
I like the hair cut, she looks good no matter what hairstyle she has, she is a beautiful woman and I am a big fan of the Dixie Chicks, and hope they put out another album soon, love to see them in concert again as well!!!
Darren says:
I think she is just tryin to gain attention since the chicks are basically yesterdays news and denounced our president. Maybe instead of cutting her hair she should cut back at the dinner table
Tom says:
Sad to see how rude and hateful so many are…many women try many different hair styles. Faith Hill and Martina McBride has both had very short hair before. I guess they were also crying out for attention when they cut their hair off? I wonder if this many negative comments would generate if Carrie or Taylor cut their hair this short. It’s funny how so many people claim they don’t care about the chicks anymore, yet take the time to comment on them, so somewhere inside they must care about them still.
jackel says:
I am sure Toby Keith likes it. HA HA
Julie says:
I always loved her short, blonde, pixie cut she had a few years ago, but I’m not sure how I feel about this. But I love to cut off my hair and then let it grow out and try different looks too! More power to her!
Bryan says:
Short hair is okay for some.. but not for her.
Stephanie says:
What a subtle way for CMT and the country music world to get in some bashing of Natalie and the Dixie Chicks. You guys just can’t let it go, can you? What other country artists do you ask opinions about their appearance? I haven’t seen any. Just because she stated the truth when no one else would doesn’t mean she or the other girls should be punished for the rest of their lives. It’s not hard to see the load of CRAP Bush left this world, so maybe we should all pay more attention to her music. And do you honestly think she cares what anyone thinks? Please.
Tressie Hass says:
She looks like a boy!!…glad she has not been in our face recently!!
Jessica says:
I think it looks great! I never take time to post about anything but I had to because I am such a huge fan of the Chicks. I think it looks fine she’s still pretty and no hairstyle will change that. I am just so amused by the negative comments because I can pretty much GUARANTEE that 80-90% of the negative posts are made by people who wouldnt even be considered the least bit attractive probably fat or at least chubby with bad roots everything that goes along with it :).
Catherine says:
GROW UP! She’s beautiful, I think it’s cute. And easier I’m sure. People are so quick to judge anything different.
She still looks sexy and beautiful! By the way, she has the most talented voice of any female singer out there.
Probably all the negative comments come from narrow minded, homophobic, uneducated Bush supporters!
Rock On Natalie!
Catherine says:
Oh yeah… IT’S HAIR, it will grow back!
Donna says:
I think she looks good with the new haircut! Whoever said that all women should have long locks? Some uptight MALE or envious FEMALE, I’m sure! Not all women can wear short hair and look as great as Natalie does! I agree 100% with Catherine regarding the negative comments…open your mind and don’t judge a person by how they wear their hair…Amen, it’ JUST hair! I hope she continues to wear it short…I think I’m going to take the picture to my stylist and have him cut mine like hers. I love it!
crizel says:
hahaha … i thought no body cares about the chicks … but what is this comotion all about? well chicks really rules cause they really stand on what they believe…she’s still beautiful with short hair, so for people do have bad comment on her ” SHUT UP AND SING “
andrea says:
For everyone who is saying she looks like a guy or a 12 year old boy. Appartly you didnt notice her boobs? Well Im a fan all the way! She looks great! You people who keep talking about her and her hair get a life realy!!
chris says:
I’m sorry but it makes her look like she’s quit trying on her looks. I think she looks alot better with her long hair. I just don’t like it myself
Christin says:
OMG! WHY WOULD SOMEONE DO THAT !! SHE LOOKED SO MUCH BETTER WITH HAIR!
Mike says:
I think the hair cut look’s pothetic. I quit liking the Dixie Chick’s when the dogged Toby Kieth. The have no business in the music industry. The don’t even belong in this country. If I heard them on the radio I would change the station to another country station.
Nicki says:
She usually has great hair styles, especially when cut short. This isn’t the best cut she’s had, but its flattering to her face. Besides its only hair….it will grow back and its not the hairstyle that makes the person. I miss her music on country radio in Tampa.
Debbjr says:
it is not as bad as Carrie’s hair or fake hair that she was wearing on American Idol a week ago. Now that made me puke!
David Nisbet, Scotland says:
Debbjr - Fake hair you say….you must hate Dolly!
RedMaZ says:
big Al, she didn’t leave all of today’s country music scene. She only left today’s Pop Country scene. The cmt website features more than just Pop Music.
Tim and Beth, she denounced the Pop Country fanbase, not all of today’s Country Music. By the way…the band Deep Purple has an artist page here on cmt too.
Kel says:
What the h%ll!?!?!?!?!? I am going to get sick…awful, awful, awful, awful!!!!
Lauren says:
Love it. I think everyone needs to get over this whole Dixie Chicks thing, there are other country singers who are liberals too. I can’t stand Toby Keith anyways, button up your shirt.
james says:
I think this is by far the hottest she’s ever looked.
Susie says:
I think she looks AWFUL.
and yes that haircut is a very nice one.. for a guy, which she’s not!
and I’ve always been a fan, but I hate this haircut.
DCXROCK says:
I Love the Dixie Chicks, always have, and I totally think Natalie is one Smokin’ Hot Chick!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
amber says:
i am fan of Natalie but i gotta say, im not feelin the new look. what was she thinking??
mbrown7980 says:
And what if she donated her long hair to “locks of love” or something like that; would that make a difference in how people feel about her new haircut?!
It is hair, it grows back.
cindy says:
Look no one knows the reason for the cut. Hopefully, something will be said as to why she did it. So lay off. By the way country music abandoned them first. The stations and a bunch of radicals decided not to have them play their music. I quit listening to country music the day it was the stations quit playing their songs and I don’t miss it one bit!!!!!!!!!
B-rad says:
Mrs. Maines gets too much flack!!! She looks fabulous!!! People are just jealous they can’t rock a super easy do too, besides we don’t know her motives. Quit judgin, start lovin!!!
pop says:
I love how she looks, and I support Natalie and the dc’s all the way. Why are so many people so judgemental in this day and age?
shoebearsmom says:
I wish everyone would stop bashing her. How do you know she didn’t cut her hair off to give to the Locks of Love charity? She’s got more balls than probably most of you who posted. I admire her courage.
dana says:
love her!
Natalie says:
My name is Natalie too and I also rock a #3 buzz! Her hair looks sexy as hell! Do it girl!!
Brooke says:
I heard from yahoo news that Natalie had some illiness and as part of it cut her hair
DIXCHIXFAN FOREVER says:
I love it! If Natalie was in a photo shoot and she had her stylists fixing her hair and make up she would look more gorgeous guaranteed. As for this pic paparazzi took it and she was most likely being the mother that she is at the time that picture was taken.Keep on rockin Natalie!!
mareanel says:
Maybe she is trying to change her image…good luck with that !
JIMI says:
Most of you people are so judge mental…Its her hair and She can do what the hell she wants to with it. I bet most of you are christians who judge people…I guess in your eyes you judge everyone else and not yourselves..Natalie is doing what she wants and that is her right..More people need to do that and take notes from it!
American Values says:
One might question why there are these comments about her hair. I suggest getting a life, having a clue, and using your time and energy on something of value. Their music forever changed the landscape for women in music. Think about this. Which women, at the top of the charts these days, are playing an instrument? And I mean really playing, not just posing with one. Oh, and there’s this brilliant quote I want to share with those of you who lurk in rooms such as these and make these snide and spiteful comments. “How to avoid criticism … do nothing, say nothing, become nothing.”
tracey says:
Is it possible she is sick and pre-empting a chemo reaction? That was the first thing I thought of when I saw the picture of her. Either that or maybe she’s going through a crisis (identity, family, marital) of some kind.
BO says:
I have heard enough about what happened back in 2003… let’s not forget how talented she is, and how much so many of us loved her at one time. Besides, I believe if she would have waited a year or two to make her comment… most would have agreeed with her. Shame on you immature people and shame on the country music industry for abondoning a talented group for being a little bit liberal… I see them doing the same thing to Tim and Faith. They can work their butt off for country music, but since they made the comment about Bush not responding to the victims of Hurricane Katrina… they have not won any awards voted on by the industry. It is these people of the industry that gives the country music that I love a BAD name. Grow up.
Tony D says:
I don’t care if she was bald. She is one of the finest singers that I have ever heard. One’s hairstyle is up to the one under the hair, and the “Chick” below her hair can sing!
Lindsey says:
I think Natalie looks great.
Have any of you noticed that short hair is back again?
And for the comment’s about her being gay and if she is kick her out of country music.
Who cares what her sexuality or political views are?
She has the right to voice them just as much as you do.
You all need to take a step back and remember why you liked her in the first place.
Because of her music.
Not because of any of the other stupid stuff.
Stop treating people like trash just because they are different.
Learn to be more accepting. And not so judge mental.
Ron says:
Any guy who likes haircuts that make girls look like fellas will LOVE this haircut! Short hair is only “in” again among women who disdain what men think.
Trish says:
I am a Dixie Chick Fan. I don’t particulary care for some of the comments that come out of Natlie’s mouth, but it doesn’t make me hate her. And as for the comment she made I believe she said that she was ashamed that he was from her home State. Well guess what, I’m from his home town and it wouldn’t stop me from buying their music or listening to them either. By the way, the haircut is hiddious! !
Mike S says:
Natalie Maines is one of the greatest peeps around. She’s gorgeous. She’s talented. She’s a great singer. She’s part of the most amazing band in the history of country music. Rock on Natalie!
Kristofer says:
I LOVE IT!!!!!!! its tot super cute!!! you go girl!!!
Mark says:
I wasn’t wild about what Natalie Maines said about former President Bush either but that was a long time ago. I think it is obvious Natalie Maines has a very good voice for country music. If and when she decides to return to making music, her and the other chicks should sit down with CMT or some interviewer. They should acknowledge the whole mess, tell country fans they should not have said some of the things they said in the heat of the moment–about not wanting to be country. Then they should say they will make a new, COUNTRY CD with good songs they hope people will like. That from here on out, it will be about music only, no politics and they hope when they come back with the new music the fans will enjoy it. I think a person with such a great voice as Maines, well it would be a shame if she were not to get back to singing at some point. First, though, they do need to sit down for that interview.
Gil says:
Great singer, horrible hair.
karen says:
I am worried that Natalie is ill , seen her last night at the rogers center in Toronto Canada and she looks weary . Hope you are okay Natalie !!
Stephanie Marrisett says:
The hair is different…was totally shocked last night in Toronto. Was wondering if maybe she’s been sick? Noticed she also wore a sweater and it was very warm in there last night….Maybe it’s nothing, just another way for her to express herself. You go girl!!!
Christine says:
Her hair is actually shorter than the picture above, I was surprised when I first saw her and I felt like Karen, worried that she had been ill. But she certainly belted out the songs and was a great performer along with the rest of the band. And after a few songs I got use to her new “do”. She even mentioned, “Soe mof you look a bit different..” I bet it’s easier to take care of, no fussing. Wish I had the guts to do it. You go girl!
Lola says:
OMG, I actually thought this site was a review for the concert in Toronto. Who cares what she does with her hair? What is wrong with you people. It is the music and the spirit that matters. LOng Live the Chicks-hair or no hair!!!!
Grace says:
I think she looks better with long hair. But I still love their music
Debbie says:
All this crap proves my point that country music buts too much influence on manes. Most of it is fake anyway. You can’t fake a great voice. Oh wait…
Roger says:
Are you sure that Billy Gilman didn’t take Natalies place
with the Chicks? OMG!! AWFUL!!
Claudia Nangle says:
I was shocked when Natalie came on stage at Gillette Stadium. She has such beautiful hair. I had trouble listening to her sing and looking at her hair or no hair look. It’s hard to explain, but her hair bothered me when she sang. I think she has a beautiful face and can where that style, but I think it should be a little longer and she could gel it so it looked like a hairdo. My friend cut her hair like that, but she swished it around with some gel and she looked great! Natalie has a beautiful face and I think she could look great wearing this style, but a little longer. I guess for me I just didn’t know she had cut it. So it was a shock for me and I missed seeing her with her long hair.
Gene Brake says:
I love the Chicks, I love country music and I love my country. Why do some feel that is shocking? Geez. By they way, I’m from Texas and very proud of them and their refusal to back down from a fight.
As to the hair, who cares. It’s her head and her choice. Chill out people. :)
Joel Carothers says:
Honest to Pete! Maybe the Lubbock or Leave It words really are an anthem for narrow minded folks in Lubbock. First of all, why do any of you care about her hair? Secondly, enjoy your right to say what you think because that is exactly what she did re: Bush. Good for her.
Joel Carothers says:
Oh yes, judge not lest ye be judge.
Ricky says:
Natalie’s hair style has set a new trend! Many actresses are now cutting their hair and the style is becoming much more popular throughout society.
Back in the 1920s short hair was very fashionable. For a while, it was popular in the 60s. Therefore, this trend is not unusual. I think it is very attractive for some ladies and is far more manageable. Perhaps the best thing about the style is that it draws your attention to a girl’s face, in particular her eyes. And it is through her eyes that you see her true beauty.
Jim says:
Wow, there are more important things to worry about then Natalie hair. Natalie you’re still a beautiful women no matter how long or short your hair is. Still waiting for a new record from you girls.