In the words of Beyoncé’s colorist, Rita Hazan: “Beyoncé always wanted [her hair] to be lighter,” she tells ESSENCE. But, with the icon kicking off her Cowboy Carter tour this week, she’s found an updated Western compliment to the previous tour look she coined as “Renaissance blonde”. Introducing, the Western wave.

Beyonce opened her Cowboy Carter tour in Los Angeles in a custom Mugler ensemble featuring a corseted bodysuit and matching buckled chaps with 1,740 laser-cut bonded fringes.

Beyoncé's Cowboy Carter tour kicks off April 28. We know your outfit is ready; now it’s time to ensure your hairstyle matches your fly.