Bindi Irwin's Gorgeous Hair Transformation Through The Years

Bindi Irwin has had a gorgeous transformation over the years, from hosting her own informational television show to becoming an advocate for women's health while raising her daughter. The "Dancing with the Stars" winner is one of the most inspiring celebs out there, and is easily recognizable by her wide smile and all-natural look, which she doesn't stray from too far. Although Irwin does get glammed up for the red carpet, her everyday look is low-key, with just a touch of eyeliner and maybe some lip balm. Back in 2019, the "Bindi's Boot Camp" host told 9Honey that she hardly does anything with her hair, as well. "I don't color it at all, and to be honest with you, I get a haircut like once a year," the animal conservationist laughed.

Still, that doesn't mean Irwin doesn't experiment with different hairstyles, and she's had plenty of change-ups throughout her career. Some of them are subtle, such as natural-looking highlights, while others, like a bold bob, are more dramatic. She's come a long way since capturing the hearts of fans as a young girl, and Irwin's hair journey into her adulthood has been quite the remarkable transformation.

At 8-years-old, Bindi Irwin was already a natural in front of cameras, having grown up with her famous dad, Steve Irwin, who unfortunately passed away from a stingray accident in 2006. Bindi bravely continued on with her efforts to raise animal awareness while looking adorable in pigtails and blunt bangs. Her naturally light hair took on an ashy brown shade at the crown, gradually lightening into a chai caramelized blond color that would later become a raging trend.

As a tween, Bindi Irwin no longer rocked pigtails, and she grew out her bangs in favor of a more grown-up fringe, which she wore swept to the side. She also went for a chop with a shoulder-grazing lob that showed off the highlights in her hair. You could clearly see that her blond locks were darkening with age, but there were still some remnants of the buttery shade she had years ago. During this time, the ombré look was created by hairstylists everywhere, and Irwin pulled it off with ease.

A new year is always a time for change, with Bindi Irwin entering 2015 sporting noticeably darker tresses. She quietly debuted her fresh look in a January 3, 2015, Instagram post by posing alongside her brother, Robert Irwin, looking like a different person. "This boy is my world," she gushed. Bindi continued to keep the brunette shade that year while she competed on "Dancing with the Stars," and perhaps it was a lucky color for her, as she and Derek Hough won the Mirrorball Trophy that season.

After her "Dancing with the Stars" win, Bindi Irwin switched things up by sporting lighter locks with some red undertones. Some of her natural blond highlights peeked out from underneath, framing her face like a halo, while the dark brown lowlights gave her hair some dimension. The auburn tint suited Irwin's porcelain skin, and although she can rock any shade, red hair definitely brought out her gorgeous features. Irwin kept her hair on the long side that year, with the ends falling just past her shoulders. As usual, she didn't go for a dramatic cut, and let her strands fall naturally with a few layers woven in.

Bindi Irwin's hair was even longer in 2019, which she wore in natural mermaid waves that brought glam to her lazy girl look. While many celebs her age go all out with their glam for events, Irwin kept things simple with unadorned hair and simple girl-next-door makeup. That was a big year for her, as she got engaged to her longtime boyfriend, Chandler Powell. "On my birthday I said 'yes' and 'forever' to the love of my life. Chandler, close to 6 years ago I fell in love with you and every day since has been a whirlwind of adventure and true happiness," Irwin announced on July 24, 2019.

In 2022, Bindi Irwin ushered in her 24th year on the planet with a stunning short 'do. The mom of one debuted her bob in an Instagram post of her celebrating the special day with her family. Irwin wore her hair in loose waves with a side part that highlighted the caramel color. "I love your new haircut, so cute. Your family is beautiful," a fan gushed. Another wrote, "I LOVE your hair! It was beautiful long and it's smashing short — absolutely gorgeous."

Bindi Irwin must have loved having short hair, as she kept it around the same length for a couple of years. However, she decided to grow her bob out a bit in 2024 with a shoulder-grazing lob. The no-fuss style suited the zookeeper's life perfectly, while still giving her options for trying different 'dos. Although Irwin's hair color has changed subtly over the years, it seems she has finally settled on her naturally brunette shade with caramel highlights, which somehow magically alters according to the lighting.

While fans often see Bindi Irwin on red carpets and celebrity events, her heart is in her home at the Australia Zoo, where she roams around with her long hair free and loose around her face. In an Instagram post shared on December 20, 2025, her smile showed just how happy she was as she held a ring-tailed lemur. Her caption echoed the sentiment, with the animal lover writing, "How did I get so lucky to call @australiazoo home? I'm grateful every minute of every day." Although Irwin is a natural in front of cameras, she's truly in her element tending to wildlife, makeup-free and hair unadorned.