Ariana Grande is taking a break from the spotlight — and so is her famous ponytail

See more of our coverage in your search results. Ariana Grande debuted a new short bob on Instagram this week. Instagram/@arianagrande After announcing that she would be stepping back from the spotlight — at least for a time — Ariana Grande is switching up her signature look as well. Grande took to Instagram to show off her brand-new bob haircut Thursday. Her caption only reads “♡,” and images includes four selfies with one finger to her lips, the ends of her hair flipped up at chin height. “The ponytail is taking a hiatus” Grande’s hairstylist Brandon Pietsch wrote on social media. Instagram/@arianagrande Grande’s new look comes on the heels of her announcement that she would be taking a step back from public life for a little while. Instagram/@arianagrande The new ‘do is the work of celebrity hairstylist Brandon Pietsch, who also shared Grande’s latest look, writing, “The ponytail is taking a hiatus.” Grande has gone through many a hair transformation, but her high pony has, of course, long been her signature style. Most recently, she dyed her post-“Wicked” bleach blond hair a deep, more natural, shade of brown and she showed off her natural curls earlier this year. Grande has long since had her signature high ponytail that reaches all the way down her back. NBCU Photo Bank/NBCUniversal via Getty Images While she’s switched up her color and texture, the length has remained — until now. Instagram/@arianagrande Grande’s newest film, “Focker-in-Law,” is set to be released on November 25, but the multi-hyphenate has since announced an “extensive break” from public life. Back in August, a rep for Grande announced that she would be “stepping back from public-facing work” after her “Eternal Sunshine” tour concluded on September 1. The announcement was made amid “endless, ongoing scrutiny” surrounding the 33-year-old. She also pulled out of the planned West End production of “Sundays in the Park with George,” that she was set to begin in the spring alongside “Wicked” co-star and friend Jonathan Bailey. Community Guidelines Welcome to the Page Six Community! Our community is about connecting people through open and thoughtful conversations. We want our readers to share their views and exchange ideas in a safe space. In order to do so, we've created a simple set of rules that will improve your experience. Simply put, keep it civil. Your post will/might be rejected if it contains: Spam Insults, profanity, incoherent, obscene or inflammatory language and threats of any kind Attacks on the identity of other commenters or the article's author User accounts will/might be blocked if we notice: Continuous attempts to re-post comments that have been previously moderated/rejected Racist, sexist, or homophobic comments Attempts or tactics that put the site security at risk So, how can you be a power user? Stay on topic and share your passion. Feel free to elaborate to get your point across. 'Like' or 'Dislike' when you are filled with emotions! Protect your community. Use the report tool to alert us when someone breaks the rules. Thanks for reading our community guidelines. Don't forget, freedom of speech is not the freedom of reach!