Sha’Carri Richardson Ditches Makeup to Flaunt Her Natural Beauty to the Track & Field World

Sha’Carri Richardson has long been a fashion force on and off the track. Honestly, calling her just a sprinter almost feels like selling her short. Who could forget her blazing 2021 U.S. Olympic Trials look? That fierce orange hair, those dazzling bedazzled nails, bold eyes,  it wasn’t just fashion, it was a statement.  Fast forward to 2022, and Sha’Carri was still setting trends, rocking bold sunglasses and stealing the show in Marc Jacobs’ Spring/Summer eyewear campaign. And let’s not even get started on that custom Nike Dunk corset she wore courtside at the Paris Olympics in 2024, cheering for Team USA, a whole vibe! But time and time again, the reigning World Champion reminds everyone: she’s not just about style. On April 27, she showed another side of herself that left everyone talking! And what was it?

Honestly, Sha’Carri Richardson showed a whole different side to her fans — and it was every bit beautiful. The Paris Olympics 100m silver medalist went makeup-free, posting three photos on Instagram today with a simple caption: “>>>.” She shared two glowing selfies, rocking long, dark wavy hair and a cozy pink-red top under warm lighting.

Sitting back in what looked like a car seat,  the kind of vibe that makes you feel like you’re seeing a friend, not just an icon. And then came the third slide — a simple but powerful message: “YOU LOOK GOOD.” Big, bold letters, no extra noise. It wasn’t just a post. It felt like self-love.

Honestly, if you’ve followed Sha’Carri Richardson even a little, you’ll know one thing about her: that unshakable confidence is her forever signature. And this latest post? It was just another reminder that Sha’Carri being Sha’Carri is about way more than bold looks. But this wasn’t even the first time the star has ditched the glam.

Rewind to the Paris Olympics last year, Sha’Carri proudly flaunted her natural black locks, a simple grey Nike tee, and a fun printed headband. The best part? A bare-faced, makeup-free boomerang straight from the track! Honestly, it felt like a window into her soul, pure, focused, unstoppable.

Maybe it’s a hint, too? That right now, she’s locked into her own lane, eyes only on greatness. She even said in an interview last year, “My looks are always mixed up. You never know what you’re going to get when it comes to me.” And boy, was she right! Fans got a glimpse of this at the Hayward Field trials last year, no flashy looks, just bold lashes and a fresh ponytail. “Clean, fresh, and fast,” she called it.

Well, it isn’t the first time in a few days that Sha’Carri Richardson has dropped her new look, but the sprinter did the same amidst supporting her partner Christian Coleman.

Sha’Carri Richardson shows off new look at Xiamen Diamond League

Sha’Carri Richardson might be teasing her fans as they wait eagerly for her debut race. Yes! Richardson is yet to start her season, The former world champion last raced in the Diamond League last year in the 100m, where she finished eighth before pulling out of the 200m. Since then, the two-time Olympic medalist has yet to race.

That being said, Richardson hasn’t stopped being in the headlines, and it was on show in Xiamen, China. Ahead of Coleman’s 100m race, Richardson posted a video on her Instagram story, captioned, ” Race day by the gang,” revealing her latest style change. Sha’Carri, who has shown her shades of Orange in 2021, this time opted for Natural Black Curls, swapping her straightened locks for Voluminous, bouncy curls. She was dressed in a Sporty full-sleeve jacket over a fitted grey top. Richardson looked ready to bring all the energy to the stands.

Speaking about the race,  Coleman narrowly missed the podium finish. Racing against a strong field that included Akani Simbine, Ferdinand Omanyala, and Letsile Tebogo, Coleman clocked 10.18s to finish fourth-just 0.01s behind Britain’s Jeremiah Azu. Simbine took the title with another sub-10-second finish.