Carlin Bates Makes Drastic Change & Chops Off Long Locks

Carlin Bates Instagram

Bringing Up Bates star Carlin Bates has made a drastic change and chopped off her long locks. She revealed she was ready for something new and decided to spice things up. So, how much hair did Carlin chop off? Scroll down to see the before and after.

Carlin’s style has changed since she grew up in her parents’ home. She had to follow strict modesty guidelines and wore long skirts and dresses. These days, she wears skinny jeans, shorter dresses, tank tops, and more. Fans have also noticed a change with her hair.

Carlin Bates’ Hair Transformation

It seems like Carlin loves switching up her style and trying out different hair colors and lengths. Over the years, the 24-year-old has done a few different things with her hair. Most recently, she’s had long brown hair that falls past her shoulders. A couple of years ago, her hair was much blonder.

Carlin Bates Instagram
Carlin Bates Instagram

Bringing Up Bates fans often say that she can pull off any look. Of course, some prefer her with shorter hair, while others might think she looks best with a certain color.

Below, you can see a few photos of Carlin and see her different hair colors, lengths, and styles since 2020.

Carlin Bates Instagram
Carlin Bates Instagram

See Bringing Up Bates Star’s New Style

On Thursday, Carlin Bates hopped on social media to show off her new style. She posted an Instagram Reel, which followed her to the hair salon. While sharing about it, she admitted, “You could say my life is about as inconsistent as my hair 😝 and ya know I’m always down for a new look.”

You can watch the Instagram Reel below.


In response to the new video, many fans are complimenting Carlin on her good looks. Her sister-in-law Whitney Bates said, “LOVE!😍😍 you can literally pull off anything!” 

Her mom Kelly Jo Bates sweetly commented, “You’re cute no matter what.”

Many fans are leaving similar comments and they seem to love this short, stylish look. One fan said, “Love it! You can pull off any hairstyle!!! 😍” Another Bringing Up Bates viewer noted, “It looks so cute! It’ll be good to have it a shorter length for spring and summer.”

So, what do you think of Carlin Bates’ new hairstyle? Do you prefer her longer or shorter locks? Sound off in the comments section below, and come back to TV Shows Ace for more news about the Bringing Up Bates family.

Aubrey Chorpenning

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