Dolly Parton is known for many things. Her songs, her kindness and generosity, her figure, and especially her big hair. But few people have seen Dolly without makeup or one of her stunning wigs. So it’s a rare thing to get a behind-the-scenes peek at Dolly Parton’s natural hair.
The Country legend isn’t shy about the fact that she wears wigs. She says they allow her to always have a good hair day. There isn’t much concern about having messy hair when you just put a wig on. And her big hair is part of her brand. She won’t apologize for that!
Dolly Parton’s Signature 60’s Beehive Wig
This isn’t a fad for Dolly, but a lifetime devotion to having the biggest hair in the room. Check out her 1965 beehive in the picture below. The then 21-year-old’s hair defied the laws of gravity. But, there was a reason for that.
Parton is always honest. When asked how long it took to get such an enormous hairstyle, she replied, “I don’t know! I wasn’t there! Honey, that’s a wig!”
This was our 2nd @DollyParton interview in 2016. I brought one of her old records with me, with a picture of her and a massive beehive hairdo. I asked her how long it took to do the hair, and she said “I don’t know! I wasn’t there! Honey, that’s a wig!” @GoodDayAtlanta #fox5atl pic.twitter.com/YmGfCHA1ca
— Paul Milliken (@PaulFromFox5) October 29, 2019
“I don’t always wear [wigs] in my daily life, but I always still pouf up my hair. I still like to have that flashy hair,” Parton said.
“When I’m around home, I wear my little scrunchies, but I always put on some makeup and fix my own hair as cute as I can fix it. Wigs are just so handy. I’m so busy, and I have so many choices. I never have a bad hair day, and that’s a good thing.”
Societal Pressure To Look Good
Many of us put a lot of pressure on ourselves to look good.
Even a country superstar like The Queen of Nashville feels that pressure. So much so that you’ll never catch Dolly Parton without her makeup on.
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But some days, looking good just doesn’t come easy. That’s why Dolly reaches for a wig and she thinks other women’s lives will be made easier if they do the same.
Last fall, it was announced that Dolly will have a line of synthetic wigs with IMG. It’s her dream to have a fashion empire that includes clothes, accessories, and wigs. And it’s a good time to get into the business, as the global market for wigs is expected to grow to over $13 billion dollars by 2026!
For the “Jolene” singer, her look is her brand. So that why’s you can count on Dolly Parton to always be dolled up with perfect hair and makeup.
In fact, it’s so rare to see Dolly without a wig that you have to go back into a time machine to get a glimpse of her natural hair.
What Does Dolly Parton Look Like Without A Wig?
A while back, Dolly Parton shared a picture on Instagram with her in her natural state. Of course, that doesn’t mean that she didn’t tease her hair up. This is Dolly Parton after all. Needless to say, she still is gorgeous – even without a wig!
Blown away by this chance to get to see Dolly Parton’s natural hair, her fans went nuts in the comment section.
Over the years, Parton has seen a dramatic change in the quality of wigs. She once reminisced how heavy her big wigs used to be. As time progressed though, so did the weight of her wigs!
Whenever I catch myself getting too nostalgic, well I just think about how heavy the wigs used to be! pic.twitter.com/AMq8OR8eEW
— Dolly Parton (@DollyParton) March 23, 2019
Dolly Parton Says “Big Hair, Don’t Care!”
Dolly’s mantra is “Big Hair, Don’t Care.” She doesn’t let the haters get her down. She likes what she sees when she looks in the mirror and she believes you should too.
I think the saying goes “Big Hair, Don’t Care” and that sounds about right. You shouldn’t care what other people think. Love yourself for who you are. pic.twitter.com/5aUQY2fx6X
— Dolly Parton (@DollyParton) January 17, 2018
When Dolly Parton recorded her first song “Puppy Love,” she was too young to have discovered wigs. The 13-year-old future superstar sported her naturally wavy locks. You can see that Dolly is beautiful in with or without a wig!
DOLLY PARTON PUPPY LOVE 7”… #rnrmusicgarden#vinylstore#tokyo#shibuya#rockabilly#neorockabilly#rocknroll#vinyl#usedvinyl#vinylcollection#vinylcollector#vinyljunkie#instavinyl#robart1969#gonzales1969#rockabillyvinyl#rockabilly#tennesseelove#countrymusic#instafollow#followme#… pic.twitter.com/1o47qJsanW
— rnrmusicgarden (@rnrmusicgarden) March 12, 2018
Whether Dolly Parton is all done up or sporting her natural hair, it’s just great to see and share something as wholesome as the Queen of Country these days.
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