Julie Chrisley Was Certain She Would Go Blonde Again After Prison

"Blondes do it better!" That was probably Julie Chrisley's tune after her parole was announced.

The Chrisley family matriarch was beyond excited to go back to being the golden-haired after spending months in jail and forced to embrace a darker, brunette look.

Julie Chrisley was sentenced alongside her husband, Todd Chrisley, to a joint time of 19 years in prison back in November 2022 for bank fraud and tax evasion before they were granted a presidential pardon in May 2025.

The reality star got candid about embracing change in an essential part of her look, which became an identity for her before going to prison. Julie noted that as soon as she heard that she had been granted a presidential pardon, the first mission on her mind was to get back to being blonde.

She told PEOPLE that her hairstylist, Tyler Bishop, knew that as soon as she was released, he would be ready to dye her hair blonde.

Todd weighed in on the discussion, noting that it took him some time to get used to seeing his wife without her blonde hair, and he almost considered going back to jail. Well, that dream was not actualized as Julie's hair transformation happened weeks after the gates of prison flung open to welcome her home.

Julie shared during an episode of their family show that she managed to maintain her blonde hair in prison with the help of a fellow inmate. 

However, things changed when the inmate got released, bringing an end to her beauty routine and giving the brunette strands a chance to have their field day. She initially relied on box dye to keep things in place, but eventually allowed nature to take its course with the hair.

Julie affirmed that she really looked unrecognizable for a while, and her husband agreed, adding that it felt jarring seeing her without her usual look after they were pardoned.

The duo were served their miracle on a platter after President Donald Trump decided to acquit them of all charges and declare them free in May 2025.

When the President decided to heed Savannah Chrisley’s petitions and pleas for a pardon for her parents, he gleefully informed the media personality and her brother via a phone call.

"Your parents are going to be free and clean, and I hope we can do it by tomorrow," Trump explained. He added that upon learning about the case and the manner of punishment the couple received, he concluded it was harsh, which led to the pardon.

After their conviction in 2022, the couple began serving their sentences in January 2023 at different correctional facilities. Todd was sent to spend his 12-year prison sentence (later reduced to 10) in the Federal Prison Camp, Pensacola, Florida.

As for Julie, she was serving her 7-year sentence (of which 14 months were removed) at the Federal Medical Center, Lexington, Kentucky.

Julie lived several lives in jail, gathering several experiences along the way, including taking up jobs to get by and attend to her personal needs. 

"I adhered to the rules. Keep in mind, I was in a place where there was no air conditioning," Julie revealed about life in Kentucky prison. She admitted to her friend Kandi Burruss that she took a job to be able to buy some self-care needs, such as body wash, shampoo, and makeup. 

As stated by The Blast, Julie shared that she worked at the commissary department, where she had access to purchase items fellow inmates had no access to.

While they were not luxury items, they did fit into the lavish lifestyle maintained by some inmates, who would fix faux lashes, install weaves, and basically clean up nice.

As for her husband, he had a different approach, revealing that he avoided doing any form of chores and strictly focused on serving out his sentence.

Since their release from jail, the couple has embraced changes in their lives, including considering making a move to South Carolina- their home state. 

While the desire burns brightly in their hearts, Todd noted that their professional commitments remain a stumbling block to that plan. "I think that's going to depend on how things fall with production and other projects that we're working on right now," Todd added.

Julie noted that despite these plans, she has chosen to see the good in Nashville and embrace life there. The couple moved into their Brentwood mansion in Nashville after previously living in Atlanta.

"This is just a new start and a new beginning that I'm so excited about and grateful that I'm able to live," the family matriarch expressed about life in Nashville after her freedom from incarceration.

It seems it is blonde or nothing for Julie Chrisley!