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Serena Williams Just Debuted A New Hairstyle On Instagram And She Absolutely Slays 

Serena Williams Just Debuted A New Hairstyle On Instagram And She Absolutely Slays
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By Siraad Dirshe · Updated October 24, 2020

Serena Williams has had an epic year! She won her 23rd Grand Slam, welcomed daughter Alexis Olympia Ohanian Jr. and tied the knot with Alexis Ohanian. But if you thought the new mom was slowing down or laying low, then you thought wrong!

The tennis star is shaking things up and took to Instagram to debuted a new hairstyle. She departured from her classic dark locs and is now rocking new highlights and extra inches. “I needed a change,” the new mom said.

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We know how difficult it is balancing motherhood and a career, so we’re loving that Serena is indulging in a little bit of self-care. The honey highlights and voluminous beach waves is an update that’s both subtle and fresh. While many stars went full-on blonde in 2017, Serena makes a strong case for blonde highlights.