What Dolly Parton's Real Hair Looks Like

Dolly Parton's over-the-top glam is a part of her appeal. And with at least 365 wigs in her arsenal, Parton's more than prepared to keep her natural hair hidden from the world forever. But she hasn't been in full hair and makeup 24/7. In February 2020, Parton posted a throwback from earlier in her career when she rocked her natural hair. The black-and-white photo of a much younger Parton reveals that she had a thick head of hair with dark roots and light highlights hiding underneath her wigs. Parton styled her hair in soft, teased waves and brushed away from her gorgeous face. She also appeared to have secured one side behind her ear, with nary a bobby pin in sight — probably the magic of hairspray!

This is just one photo of Parton's real hair she's shared over the years. However, most of the others are in Parton's book, "Behind The Seams: My Life In Rhinestones," which chronicles Parton's journey through different looks across her career. The book, released in October 2023, features several shots of Parton's slightly curly hair as a child before she became famous. Interestingly enough, Parton revealed that her husband prefers her natural self to her onstage looks. "It's a funny thing because when I wear this big hair, because I'm so tiny, my husband always says I look like a Q-Tip," Parton revealed on "Home & Family" (via People). "It's nothing but a big white wad on my head!"

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