Watch: Iowa alum Gabbie Marshall shows off straight blonde hair despite having natural curls

Gabbie Marshall, a former Iowa Hawkeyes guard, has turned heads after showcasing her new hairstyle — straight and blonde — a different look from her naturally curly dark hair. Marshall debuted it on Instagram on Thursday.

The 23-year-old posted a video showing her hair before and after styling.

"Hair day. I’m obsessed!! Thank you Marianne @michaelchristophersalon," Marshall captioned the post.

Gabbie Marshall's natural hair is tight curls but with the use of styling stools at Michael Christoper Salon in Cleveland, Ohio, she was able to achieve a sleek and blonde appearance.

Her former Iowa teammates were quick to react to the post expressing their awe over Marshall's new style.

"Now miss gabbers is on the reels yall," Jada Gyamfi commented.

Jada Gyamfi commented on Marshall's post (IG: @gabbie.marshall)

Kate Martin, also added a comment:

"Pretty pretty."

Kate Martin commented on Marshall's post (IG: @gabbie.marshall)

The 5-foot-9 guard entered the 2024 WNBA Draft after her final year of college eligibility. Unfortunately, she was not selected and decided to retire from basketball. After five years of playing at Iowa, Marshall plans to pursue a Master's degree in occupational therapy.

"As I am nearing my last month in Iowa City ready to take on the next chapter of my life, I have had lots of time to reflect on all the incredible memories I have made, opportunities I have been given, people I have met, and friendships that will last forever because of the game of basketball," Marshall wrote in her farewell post on Instagram.

Gabbie Marshall focuses on charity work

Now that she has retired from basketball, Gabbie Marshall is actively engaged in charitable causes and partnered with multiple organizations to give back to the community.

On July 21, Marshall announced via Instagram that she had teamed up with 'We Cancervive' to empower those battling cancer.

"I’ve joined forces with @cancerbrand_ to amplify awareness, educate, and create a lasting positive impact. This year, we’re ambitiously targeting $100,000 in donations to support our loved ones in their fight against cancer. These aren’t just shirts—they’re capes for our heroes," Marshall posted.

Her former college teammate, Caitlin Clark, replied in the comments with a pink heart emoji. Marshall and Clark have been close friends since playing at Iowa.