The Real Housewives of New Jersey mom "had so much fun" experimenting with a hot hue.
Teresa Giudice's hairstyles have always made waves. Take, for instance, her iconic $10,000 wedding updo. She's also experimented with another dramatic look: Barbie pink hair.
Back in June 2020, The Real Housewives of New Jersey mom went into "Barbie mode," as she began the caption of an Instagram photo in which she looked unrecognizable, sporting blush-colored tresses and a black tank emblazoned with the classic Mattel doll's logo.
Because this was just prior to her meeting now-husband Luis "Louie" Ruelas at the Jersey Shore that summer, Teresa also might have even manifested her future relationship, joking, "Where's Ken?" in the caption, at the time.
Adding that "humor is the best medicine," she further dished that she had "so much fun" finding all her shades with longtime friend and celebrity makeup artist Priscilla Distasio, whom she credited with "always making [her] laugh." (Fun fact: Priscilla also created Teresa’s bridal glam when she eventually married Louie in August 2022.)
Teresa Giudice's recent blonde hair transformation
More recently, Teresa ditched her signature dark brunette locks for lighter blonde-like hair color, just in time for spring. In a series of March 2025 Instagram Stories, the RHONJ 'Wife showed off the culmination of her hair dazzling makeover, which she kicked off by getting some blonde highlights in January.
The seasonal refresh was still more subtle than the previous lighter-than-ever look she rocked in 2018, though. "I do believe that saying now. Blondes do have more fun," she told BravoTV.com at the time. "I've been trying for years to do lighter highlights, and then finally I'm like, 'Alright, I'm doing this now. I'm going to try to go a little lighter.' And it was a process. It took like a year."
Teresa Giudice's life after finding her "Ken" in Luis "Louie" Ruelas
Her hair color is hardly the only thing that's changed in her life, though. Since Teresa found her "Ken" after posting her Barbie-themed Instagram, she's kept fans updated on all the latest milestones in her and Louie's relationship via social media.
In recent weeks, the mom of four daughters (and stepmom to two boys) celebrated Louie's 50th birthday, calling her husband "the most generous, caring, and loving man I know" in a heartfelt Instagram tribute.
"You are the heart of our family — the most amazing husband, father, and stepfather. We are so lucky to have you, and I thank the universe every day for the warmth, strength, and love you bring into our lives," she continued the caption of the April 23 post. "Watching you love us so fully is the greatest gift. You truly are one of a kind. We love you more than words can say. Here's to celebrating you today and always. I adore and love you so much, my love."
