Kicking off the new year with a bold change, Julianne Hough shared a video on Instagram capturing her DIY “seven-minute haircut” on Saturday, Jan. 6. The clip showcased Hough confidently wielding a pair of scissors to her long blonde locks, executing a series of twists and blunt-edge cuts. With guidance from a stylist, she explored various angles and techniques, including a method she playfully dubbed the “slide action.”
In the video, Hough humorously declared, “This is the new way, guys — you come in and cut your own hair,” emphasizing her fearless approach. Monitoring her progress in the mirror throughout the speedy cut, she revealed the final result: a chic blunt cut landing just beneath her shoulders.
Before cautioning viewers not to attempt this at home, Hough accompanied the video with a reflective caption, signaling a fresh start for the new year. “Out with the old energy, and in with the new,” she wrote, describing the day as filled with rain and sunshine, prompting contemplation about life’s seasons and decisions. Hough linked hair as an expression of those decisions and internal journeys, turning a potentially melancholy day into one that felt like a cleansing, enhanced by a double rainbow symbolizing prosperity and new life.
Closing her caption, Hough expressed that it felt like the right time to shed old energy and start anew. Her 2023 ended on a supportive note for her brother, Derek Hough, and sister-in-law, Hayley Erbert, who underwent emergency surgery for bleeding in her skull. Hough’s Instagram story on December 8 asked for prayers and love for the couple, and she later referred to Erbert as their “Christmas miracle” after her recovery update on December 25.
