by Leyla MohammedBuzzFeedBuzzFeed StaffAs a Celebrity Reporter, I cover everything from fashion and award shows to TV, film, and cultural conversations. If you keep up with Ariana Grande, you'll know that she rarely shows off her natural hair. Tommaso Boddi / Getty Images Back in her Nickelodeon days, Ariana repeatedly dyed her hair bright red to play Cat Valentine on Victorious. Noel Vasquez / Getty Images Years later, Ari became known for her signature high ponytail, which was a deliberate style choice to help mask the severe damage she endured from all the dye.