Sharna Burgess has made a dramatic change ahead of Week 3 of Dancing With the Stars Season 35, bringing back the signature red hair color that longtime fans have strongly associated with her ballroom career. The transformation came shortly after her return to the show following a five-year break.
Burgess revealed the new look on social media, trading her recent blonde style for a deep red shade. The professional dancer joked about the amount of maintenance required to go from blonde to red, while also explaining that the change was connected to a new hair-care collaboration.
The timing of the transformation made it particularly nostalgic for DWTS viewers. Burgess is back on the ballroom floor this season after stepping away from the competition following the birth of her son, Zane. Her return marks her 15th season with the series.
This time around, Burgess is partnered with Bachelor Nation star Tyler Cameron. Their partnership has already given fans another reason to closely follow Burgess’ comeback as she adjusts to the demands of competitive ballroom dancing again.
The red hair, however, is more than simply a new hairstyle for Burgess. She has previously explained that the color represents a different side of her personality, particularly the more confident and expressive persona she brings to the dance floor.
In a previous interview, Burgess described herself outside of dancing as gentle and nurturing, saying that blonde hair also suits that side of her personality. But she has explained that dancing brings out more “sass” and sensuality, and she feels the red hair captures that part of her.
That history helps explain why the transformation immediately stood out to longtime viewers. Burgess had spent years performing on DWTS with the distinctive red look, making it closely connected to some of the most memorable periods of her career on the program.
Her return itself has already been an emotional milestone. When ABC announced that Burgess would return for Season 35, she described the opportunity as coming “home” and expressed excitement about rejoining the professional dancers she had worked alongside for years.
Burgess originally stepped away from the ballroom after becoming a mother, explaining previously that she wanted to spend time with her son. She later acknowledged that returning to the show remained something she hoped would happen, making her eventual Season 35 comeback especially meaningful.
Now, with her trademark red hair back and Tyler Cameron beside her, Burgess is entering another stage of her DWTS journey. The transformation has given longtime fans a nostalgic reminder of her earlier seasons while also signaling a fresh chapter for the returning professional as the competition moves into Week 3.
Compiled with information from various sources.
