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Melissa Gorga Just Debuted a Stunning Hair Change: "Chop Chop" (PHOTO)

The Real Housewives of New Jersey mom showed off her fresh look for the winter season. 

By Cynthia Robinson

Melissa Gorga isn't afraid to try out a new hairstyle.

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On December 2, The Real Housewives of New Jersey mom took to her Instagram Stories to share a peek at her latest hair transformation with her stylist, Rachael Sackie. "Chop chop," Melissa began in the snapshot, showing off her gorgeous espresso-colored tresses interspersed with caramel ribbons. "[A] little shorter and a little blonder thanks to my girl." 

Melissa, who has rocked her deep brunette locks in various ways over the years (more on that below), showed off how she took off about four to five inches of hair for a fresher cut. 

Melissa Gorga sitting at a hair salon with her hair stylist

Stunning! 

Melissa Gorga's Hair Looks Over the Years 

Though Melissa often wears the same dark brunette color, she sometimes plays with blonde highlights and has even tried out a shorter, almost chin-length bob. 

In 2019, for example, the Envy Boutique owner wore her highlighted waves in a textured, beachy style while traveling in Mexico City, Mexico. “Curly hair don’t care," she captioned the Instagram post. 

Additionally, in 2016, Melissa opted for an even blonder and choppier style via Bravoleb-loved stylist Julius Michael. "Are you liking the shorter blonder hair?? I needed a change!" she captioned the post. 

Melissa Gorga Opens Up About Her Cosmetic Procedures

In addition to changing up her hair, Melissa also gets a cosmetic procedure here and there, and she's very open about her experience. 

During an appearance on Jeff Lewis Live in January 2024, Melissa revealed that her husband, Joe Gorga, was not exactly happy when she got her lips done for the first time.

"Obviously, since Season 3 [of RHONJ], I've had a nose job — everybody knows this. I've definitely done Botox, I've done fillers," she shared with the host Jeff Lewis

Melissa Gorga and Joe Gorga smiling together at an event.

When it came to her lips, however, Joe took more time to get adjusted. 

"He likes these new ones, even though it took a minute to actually accept them," she stated. "He was so stressed out when I got on the show that I was gonna turn into some, like, 'glamazon' [...] he was like, 'Now you're gonna start with the lips, then it's gonna be this, I'm losing my wife.' So he didn't want me to get lips, and I just got them one day and came home with them and he was livid."

Press play on the video above to get a tour of Melissa's closet where she keeps all her gorgeous fashion and beauty finds. 

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