Lizzo is kicking off 2026 with a bold new look, a fresh vibe, and an adorable co-star by her side: her puppy. While her fans are buzzing with excitement over her updated style, many are puzzled by one burning question— when did Lizzo have locs?
On a Friday in January, the 37-year-old singer shared a hair transformation video on TikTok, declaring, “2026 is the year of cutting it off, ladies 🤎.” The clip begins with Lizzo flaunting her dark locs, running her fingers through them effortlessly, before unveiling her new look: a shorter, honey-blonde curly cut complemented with teal eyeshadow, statement hoops, and cuddling her furry companion.
While fans express shock over Lizzo’s locs revelation, it turns out she’s been rocking them for years. Back in August 2020, Allure highlighted her “partial locs” when she styled them into half-up space buns in an Instagram video.
Since then, Lizzo has continuously switched up her hairstyle, from wigs to vibrant colors and daring cuts, such as platinum blonde and rich red hues. With each change, often shared online, it’s easy to see why the locs went unnoticed by some, prompting a collective double take in the comment section.
The puppy cameo in the video also caused a stir among fans. Some mistook the furry creature for a hair bundle, while others playfully thought Lizzo was holding her chopped-off locks. Fans couldn’t get enough of the matching duo, with comments like, “You and puppy matching is sending me! 😭 I love it !! 😂” and “Did you show the pup as your inspo pic? Because they nailed it!”
The puppy seems to be a recent addition to Lizzo’s life, teasing her followers just after Christmas 2025 in a playful Instagram post captioned, “Look what Santa dropped off 😳 should I keep her?”
The unexpected appearance of the puppy brought a light-hearted surprise to fans, given Lizzo’s history as a devoted dog mom. She previously shared her life with a pup named Pooka until Christmas Eve 2023 when she bid farewell with an emotional tribute following her passing.
As Lizzo continues to embrace change in 2026, her latest hair transformation and the addition of her new furry friend signal a fresh start for the Grammy winner, reflecting her evolving style and zest for life.
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