It’s been two decades since she sported fiery red hair in her music video Ojos Asi, and she recently made a comeback to the bold color in February. Shakira proudly flaunted her freshly dyed red locks as she prepared to hit the recording studio on Wednesday. The 44-year-old Colombian songstress looked effortlessly chic in a photo shared on Instagram, rocking a coordinated green-and-white outfit.
Shakira flaunted her freshly dyed red hair in a photo as she headed to a recording session on Wednesday, showcasing a new look after trading in her iconic blonde locks back in 2011. Sporting vibrant red waves, she accessorized with a green headband featuring bow tie details to keep her hair off her face. Her outfit included a chic combination of a striped long-sleeve top tucked into a layered miniskirt, cinched at the waist with a trendy green belt. Excited for her upcoming studio session, Shakira shared in the caption her readiness to meet with some amazing collaborators following safety protocols and vaccinations. She expressed her anticipation by saying, “I can’t wait!” In addition, Shakira recently participated in Earth Day by joining the Earthshot Prize Council’s call to action for global efforts in restoring the planet, drawing parallels to the collective response seen in the fight against Covid-19.
Thrilled: Building anticipation for her upcoming recording session, she shared in the caption: ‘Excited to step out of my comfort zone for my first face-to-face studio session with some amazing partners in music.’
Recently, Shakira showed her dedication to environmental causes by participating in Earth Day activities. She joined the Earthshot Prize Council in urging the world to take action to heal our planet. Additionally, just last month, the Colombian singer hinted at new music in the works on Instagram. She shared a photo of herself in the recording studio, teasing her 70 million followers with the caption ‘Cooking something!’ in both English and Spanish. This update came after the release of her collaboration with the Black Eyed Peas, the hit song Girl Like Me.
Flashback: 20 years have passed since she rocked red hair in her iconic music video Ojos Asi.
Last month, Shakira got her fans excited on Instagram with a hint that new music could be on the way. Her latest music video has already garnered over 310 million views on YouTube, while the single has topped the charts on Billboard’s Latin Airplay. Since her last studio album, El Dorado, was released in 2017 following a battle with writer’s block, Shakira has been balancing motherhood after welcoming her second son Sasha in 2015 with her passion for music.
She found herself facing a blank canvas, feeling a mix of panic and conflicting emotions. She wanted to balance spending time with her kids and fulfilling her own creative needs as an artist and producer. In an interview with Billboard to promote El Dorado, she shared her struggles. After releasing El Dorado, she continued to stay in the spotlight, making a memorable appearance at the Super Bowl last year. Shakira and Jennifer Lopez teamed up for an electrifying halftime show, where Shakira performed some of her classic hits like Hips Don’t Lie and Waka Waka (This Time For Africa).
Do you recall when Shakira last released a studio album back in 2017 with El Dorado? It came after a challenging period of writer’s block for the singer.