What inspired Jessica Simpson's bold new hairstyle at the American Idol finale? What we know

The I Wanna Love You Forever singer, Jessica Simpson, has recently been making waves on social media. The musician showed up in 'desert sunset blonde' hair at the American Idol finale on Sunday, May 18, 2025.

Jessica's new hairstyle is described as a more natural and youthful look, and was inspired by her desire to embrace a new look and start a fresh beginning following her split from her husband, Eric Johnson. Jessica's friend and celebrity hair colorist, Rita Hazan, described the look as 'a kid on the beach,' and said that it took two hours to complete.

All about Jessica Simpson's new hairstyle

The singer and actress Jessica Simpson showed up in a fresh, new look on the American Idol finale on Sunday and left everyone awestruck. She chose the colour 'desert sunset blonde' and got her hair transformed by the celebrity hairstylist Rita Hazan.

Rita explained how the color was chosen to People magazine. She said:

The must-have in my kit that I use on all my clients is Glaze’s Supergloss. For Jessica, we used the shade Vanilla Lights — her perfect match to tone down brassiness in her highlights. It delivers a rich, shiny payoff, and a silky, polished finish that leaves hair looking refreshed and healthier after just one use.''

She then expressed how Jessica reacted to the look. She said:

"She was so happy to get a new look and switch it up. She always had a super buttery blonde — this time we wanted something new and youthful."

She continued:

"I think it's a fresh and young vibe, but with confidence and a slight attitude to represent her mood. We have been in each other's lives for so many years that there’s personal and professional trust."

In March 2025, Jessica released her album Nashville Canyon, Part 1, her first EP in fifteen years. In an interview with People, she shared her fashion inspirations, saying that she has no rules when it comes to fashion. She also said:

''For me, personally, style evolves as I do on a personal level, through each stage of my life. That's the inspiration for my music right now ... Nashville Canyon is an evolution of past, present, future, versatility, femininity, openness and confidence.''

She continued:

''Anything from a vintage printed wallpaper in a movie I am watching or a performance piece displayed in an old documentary. Everyone who knows me knows I am observant. I never miss a detail. Inspiration comes at me in visceral ways, every single day. And I honestly don’t know what I would do without Pinterest.''

Jessica returned to television on the American Idol finale on Sunday after 15 years and performed two songs, including Blame Me, and These Boots Are Made for Walkin.

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