From dying her hair blue as a teen to the
straight long locks she wore in the White House, Ivanka Trump's hairstyles have gone
through many changes over the years. Here are some of her more memorable looks. Born in Manhattan on October 30, 1981, Ivanka Trump was actually named after her
mother, Ivana. Not unlike Donald Trump, Ivana was no stranger to the spotlight or the
business world. She was famously involved in the Trump real estate empire, and as such, got
access to coveted social circles around New York, bringing her children with her to
social and professional events. Ivanka's whole life was in the media, evidenced
by a photograph taken in 1987 of her in a white, floral headband with slicked-back hair. It's
certainly a cute hair look for a little girl, and we have a feeling that Ivana had a
hand in the flower-power styled headband.
While she is without question known for her
blonde tresses, Ivanka has dabbled in other shades. As she said in her mother's 2017 memoir,
"Raising Trump," she even dyed her hair blue in the early '90s during what she called her "punk
phase." Alas, the blue hair did not last long. In the '90s, Donald and Ivana split up, after
Donald had an affair with actor Marla Maples. In 1993, Maples and Donald welcomed Ivanka's little
sister, Tiffany. Donald and Maples' marriage was officially terminated in 1999. Ivanka told GQ
in 2007 that she never fully forgave Maples for breaking up her parents' marriage. No doubt
it was a tough time for someone so young. Ivanka's teenage look is the first glimpse we get
of her later, adult independence, and her hair is representative of this effort to carve out a
path on her own. In a photo from the mid-90s, she's sporting long, straight blonde hair
with a part, and holding her little sister, Tiffany. It's clear that blonde hair
is a Trump family trait. It's a look Ivanka will return to for the rest of her life. In the late '90s, Ivanka worked as a model after she signed with Elite Model Management Agency,
thanks to a connection between the agency and her dad. There were cries of nepotism, but that didn't
slow her down. In fact, her father told The New York Times in 1997 that he wasn't necessarily
a fan of this career turn for Ivanka, saying, "I am only modestly in favor of this because I
understand that that life is a very fast life, and at that age it is always a risky proposition." "My family has money and they can support me
and… but I model because I love to model." But Ivanka did carve out a legitimate runway
career. In April 1997, she walked for Marc Bouwer and rocked a look of heavily backcombed
hair. In July 1997, Ivanka walked for Thierry Mugler and wore a glossy, black dress with her
hair up in a loose ponytail bun. Her makeup was equally intense, with dark smokey eyes and a dark
lip. It was certainly the closest we've ever seen her dip into a goth phase, and the era of her
life that resulted in the wackiest hairstyles. For almost her entire life, Ivanka
Trump has sported blonde hair. However, she got a little adventurous with her locks in her
teen years. After her father and Maples separated, Melania Trump entered the picture. Melania is a
natural brunette, and while this may have been nothing more than a coincidence, Ivanka
dyed her own hair brown in 1999. Whether or not Melania inspired Ivanka to change her
hair color and play around with darker tones, it was one of the few periods in Ivanka's life
where she wasn't rocking her signature blonde. Melania and Donald married in 2005. There's been a lot of speculation about Melania and
Ivanka's relationship over the years, but Ivanka has expressed that she didn't resent
Melania like she resented Maples. She told GQ, "I sort of first met Melania when I was a
sophomore in boarding school. [...] Melania didn't do anything to my family. She didn't affect our family unit. [...] So it was
much easier for me to accept her." Ivanka quickly returned to her blonde style
of choice, and we saw her rock it at the premiere for the "Born Rich" documentary,
which came out in 2003. The documentary, which was created by Jamie Johnson
of the Johnson & Johnson dynasty, brought the already famous Ivanka to a new
level of notoriety. True to its title, the film followed some of America's richest children,
including Donald Trump's eldest daughter. "The fact is that I'm absolutely,
you know, proud to be a Trump." Ivanka attended the premiere at The
Screening Room in New York City. Her hair choice at this event is significant,
since she returned to her blonde style and wore it in an updo. She styled it
with a necklace and a strapless black dress. It's the classic Ivanka look
that we've seen on her ever since. The reality show "The Apprentice" marked
a whole new era for Ivanka. She starred alongside her father on the reality show
that gave the world the catchphrase: "You're fired!" The series, which kicked off in the
early 2000s, made Donald a fixture of reality TV. Ivanka joined him in Season 5
of the show, and became a judge in Season 6. "The Apprentice" displayed Ivanka's ability to
work well as a sidekick to her dad. She stood out amongst her siblings as the prominent
Trump offspring in the line of succession, and the choice remained consistent all the
way to the White House. Ivanka and her dad proved that they were comfortable not just in
front of paparazzi, but in front of TV cameras. At the after party for the finale of Season 4 of
"The Apprentice," which took place on December 15, 2005, Ivanka revisited her go-to
style. At the party, the eldest Trump daughter showed up with flowing tresses. Ivanka Trump met her husband, Jared Kushner, in 2007 and the two wed in October 2009 at
the Trump National Golf Club in Bedminster, New Jersey. Ivanka's life was
completely transformed by her relationship and subsequent marriage
to Kushner. She converted to Judaism, following the Orthodox Jewish faith of her husband
and that of his family. She told Us Weekly, "It's been such a great life decision for me. I
am very modern, but I'm also a very traditional person, and I think that's an interesting
juxtaposition in how I was raised as well. I really find that with Judaism, it creates an
amazing blueprint for family connectivity." So Ivanka's wedding hair, which she wore
in loose, classical, romantic curls, seems very significant. It was the
beginning of a new era of her life, one that led to having a family, and so her
traditional hair choice is an apt one. She was starting a whole new chapter with Kushner,
and her romantic hair choice was fitting. When Donald Trump announced his run for the
presidency in 2015, Ivanka turned toward politics as she aided his campaign and tried to
do damage control. Ivanka regularly spoke up on her father's behalf, defended his controversial
comments, and backed his platforms. She spoke candidly about Donald's communication
style with CNN's Poppy Harlow in 2015: "Look, my father is very blunt. He's very direct. He is not gender specific
in his criticism of people." That same year, she told Fortune's
Pattie Sellers that even in the wake of all of the criticism and concerns
regarding his behavior toward women, she was confident he was the man
for the job. Ivanka told Sellers, "He's a great leader, business man and
negotiator. And he's been an unbelievable parent." In the months leading up to the
election, Ivanka made sure to fit the part of presidential right hand. She became
the all-American political daughter. Her hair, as she entered the political arena, was as neat
as a pin. She wore it longer and styled it either completely straight or flawlessly curled. While she initially wasn't interested in working in the White House, Ivanka Trump became a senior
advisor to her father. She began her position as an advisor to the president in March 2017. The
position was met with considerable disdain around the world, with cries of nepotism over Ivanka's
lack of previous political experience. However, considering Ivanka's close working
relationship with her father for years, it was a natural fit for the Trumps, no
matter what anyone else thought of it. While the family faced no shortage
of controversy during Donald's run, they turned up the celebration for the
inaugural ball. Ivanka arrived at the event in a glimmering gown by Carolina Herrera.
Though she regularly wears her hair down long, for this festive occasion, Ivanka pulled it
back into a voluminous chignon. The hairstyle was notably different from her later
looks during her father's presidency. Ivanka's style, especially her hair, changed
a great deal when she was in the White House. The first daughter wore her hair shorter
for a period, wearing a blunt bob that cut off just above her shoulders. Stylist
Devin Toth told the Daily Beast in 2019, "I think that anytime someone does this chop,
it gives off a 'take me more seriously' vibe. You appear more intentional, precise, and
discerning. Just think of Anna Wintour."
After Donald Trump lost the 2020 election to
President Joe Biden, Ivanka Trump started a new life chapter. The former first daughter and
her husband headed to Florida amidst reports of the two being not welcome in New York City
and Washington, D.C. Ivanka went to great lengths to distance herself from Donald Trump's
presidency following his time in the White House. However, the lasting tremors of Donald's
presidency weren't far off. In 2022, Ivanka testified before the House
panel about the January 6, 2021, attack on the Capitol. She stated that
she believed former attorney general Bill Barr's assessment that election
fraud did not take place in 2020. "I respect Attorney General Barr
so I accepted what he was saying." In November 2023, Ivanka appeared in
New York's Supreme Court to give her testimony about her father's fraud
case. During her time on the stand, she insisted she had nothing to do with
financial documents in question. While her hair was straight as a rod in the 2022
video deposition for the House panel, she went with a different look for this later
testimony. In a deliberately subdued styling, Ivanka wore a dark blazer and simple white top.
She wore her blonde hair parted down the middle and in loose curls. She looked polished but was
in no way aiming to draw attention to herself. Ivanka wakes up at 5 a.m. every day in order to
have quality time with her kids in the morning, so her hair isn't always going to be at the top of
the priority list. Following her time in the White House, a friend of Ivanka's told the New York
Post that she wants to "prioritize joy." For her, this means more quality time with her husband and
their three children. As for her hair? It seems the serious hairstyles of her political era are
a thing of the past. When it's time for an event, the former first daughter goes with either
simple straight tresses or soft curls. Over on Instagram, Ivanka's given glimpses of her
life post-White House, and her go-to hairstyles are a bun or a ponytail. While this look isn't as
glamorous as some of the earlier versions of her hair, we get it. With the Florida heat, and her
focus on her children, a simple hairdo makes the most sense. Nothing's easier than pulling one's
hair up and heading out the door. We've seen Ivanka walking around with a big sunhat on, and
we've seen her hitting the waves as she's taken up surfing. Her hair is either wet from time in
the water, or in a style that's as uncomplicated as possible. By all accounts, the former White
House advisor has embraced this low-key chapter.
