Britney Spears is going for a fresh look. The hitmaker, who has recently made a string of headlines for a DUI arrest and a subsequent rehab stay, turned to Kim Kardashian’s go-to hairstylist, Chris Appleton, to fix her up with a new style: straightened and smooth blond locks — a departure from her usual more voluminous ‘do.

Britney Spears posted a cryptic message about “mean girls” after her DUI arrest and rehab stint. “If you’re one of those mean girls pointing and laughing and looking at your phone in the audience just look up today,” the pop star captioned a recent Instagram picture of what appears to be herself as a toddler.

Britney Spears is sharing a series of cryptic messages on social media following renewed attention surrounding her recent DUI controversy. On Friday, May 29, the pop icon, 44, appeared to call out critics in an Instagram post.

Britney Spears’ close bond with former bodyguard Thomas Bunbury has sparked new fears after troubling allegations resurfaced.

Britney Spears sparked concern and curiosity after posting a cryptic message aimed at “mean girls” on Instagram. The singer's comments came shortly after she discussed emotional struggles

Britney Spears took a plea deal in her DUI case on Monday, May 4. Her lawyer issued a statement to PEOPLE after appearing in court on her behalf. Spears recently spent time in a treatment facility after she was arrested in March on suspicion of driving under the influence of drugs and alcohol.

Britney Spears was spotted out and about for the first time since her recent DUI arrest. According to a photo obtained by social media fan page BritneysVault, the pop star, 44, was seen at the Malibu Country Mart shopping center on Sunday, March 22.

Britney Spears reaches a longevity milestone on the U.K.'s albums chart as The Singles Collection reaches 250 weeks as a top performer in the country.

Britney Spears wants her fans to know what she 'really' looks like most days. But some people just aren't buying it.