Kourtney Kardashian has unveiled a bold new look while sidelined by a viral infection, posting two mirror selfies that show freshly cut bangs. The 46-year-old mother of four shared the images with her 217 million followers, captioning the post “Witchy season ✂️.” Her husband, Travis Barker, reacted in the comments with a red-hot emoji and a wagging tongue, a rare moment of public response from the Blink-182 drummer. Kardashian, who often uses social media to document family milestones and style experiments, has previously spoken about changing her hair during illness.
She appeared makeup-free in front of a ring-light framed mirror, wearing a white crew-neck graphic T-shirt and showing a short, glossy nude manicure. In an accompanying Instagram Story, she posted clips of raven hair pieces on the floor near a stuffed animal, writing that she tends to cut her hair when she has Covid. The Poosh brand account also chimed in on the post with a playful comment, signaling that it was indeed “about that time.”
Kourtney and Barker wed in an Italian ceremony in 2022 and welcomed son Rocky Thirteen on November 1, 2023. The couple has blended their families, with Kourtney’s children Mason, 15, Penelope, 13, and Reign, 10, and Barker’s stepchildren Atiana De La Hoya, 26, Landon, 21, and Alabama, 19. The couple has kept Rocky largely out of the public eye, sharing limited glimpses rather than his full face. The new haircut comes as Barker and Kardashian have continued to share glimpses of family life on social media amid touring and other projects.
Earlier this month, Barker appeared to offer fans a broader look at Rocky in a separate Instagram post as the family toured with the rock musician. Friday was a solemn day for Barker, who reflected on the 17th anniversary of the deadly 2008 plane crash in which he survived while four others — pilots Sarah Lemmon and James Bland, security guard Chris Baker, and assistant Charles Still — died. In a post shared Friday, Barker wrote that he would never forget the lives lost and lives on in their memory.
Despite the tragedy, the couple have continued to document their life together, including snapshots from tours and family moments. Kardashian did not indicate how long she would be isolating, but her social media activity suggested she was keeping fans updated about her condition while experimenting with her look. The latest posts come as celebrity fans and followers continue to react to changes in appearance amid personal milestones and public performances.