WWE Raw star Dakota Kai surprised fans this week by revealing a brand new look on her Instagram account, showcasing her natural curly hair – a significant departure from the straightened, often vibrantly colored styles she’s sported throughout much of her WWE career. Alongside photos of her new look, Kai shared a candid explanation for the change, detailing a long journey with hair damage and acceptance.
In her heartfelt Instagram post, Kai elaborated on the reasons behind embracing her curls:
“Surprise haha. In 2020, I had to cut all my natural hair to an inch 😳 I had been straightening and bleaching the sh!t out of my hair since high school and it took its toll. I never loved my curly hair because I didn’t know how to look after it and I got teased for it growing up. @herhandstyles played the biggest part of helping it get healthy 🤍 I love her sm for that and I’m learning to love my hair too.”
Kai’s social media updates come during a noticeable absence from WWE television programming. Her last televised match aired on the March 27th edition of WWE Main Event (taped March 24th), and she hasn’t appeared live on Raw since March 17th. This extended period away from screens, despite being present for media appearances during WrestleMania 41 weekend, led to fan speculation regarding her status.
Addressing these concerns directly, Kai posted a concise message to her followers on X (formerly Twitter) just yesterday, April 29th, clarifying her physical condition. After expressing how much she missed performing (“I miss wrestling and I miss you guys”), she added plainly:
“Not hurt btw! 🫡”
This confirms her current absence from WWE television is not due to injury, although the exact reason remains unknown. While her Damage CTRL stablemates Asuka and Kairi Sane are confirmed to be sidelined with injuries, Kai appears healthy and ready to return when creative plans allow, now potentially sporting a fresh, natural look.
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