Move over, lashes, there’s a new boss in town: au naturel confidence. Connecticut Sun star and undisputed fashion icon DiJonai Carrington has done the unthinkable—ditched her iconic false eyelashes after seven straight years of loyalty. Yes, seven years! That’s longer than most Hollywood marriages. The revelation, made via her Instagram story, left her 397,000 followers buzzing like a three-pointer in crunch time.
“Seven weeks, no lashes after seven years straight with lashes. Go meeeee!” Carrington proudly proclaimed, probably while doing a victory dance in her mirror. And honestly, go her! Because if anyone can make a bold move look cooler than a no-look pass, it’s DiJonai.
Beyond the Lashes: A Style Queen’s Evolution
Let’s get one thing straight: Carrington isn’t just any WNBA player—she’s a walking Pinterest board. From her jaw-dropping pre-game fits (remember the Game 3 semifinals black-on-black slay?) to her post-game glow-ups, DiJonai has redefined the term “sporty chic.” So, this lash-free era isn’t just a style choice; it’s a statement. It says, “I’m fabulous with or without accessories, thanks for asking.”
And for the record, she’s absolutely thriving without the falsies. Coming off a breakout 2024 season that saw her snag WNBA’s Most Improved Player award and earn a spot on the All-Defensive First Team, Carrington averaged a cool 12.7 points, 5 rebounds, and 1.6 assists per game—lashes or no lashes. Defense? On point. Eyeliner? Optional.
New Year, New Number?
If you thought the lash news was groundbreaking, brace yourself—DiJonai is toying with another seismic shift. She teased fans on her IG story (again, she’s generous like that) about possibly changing her phone number for the first time since the second grade. That’s right—the second grade. Do you even remember your second-grade phone number? Me neither.
The cryptic post, featuring a boxed iPhone proudly flaunted in front of her Audi steering wheel, has left fans speculating. Is this the end of an era for the OG digits? Did a rogue group chat finally push her over the edge? Or did she just want to retire the number that probably still gets spam calls from her kindergarten dentist?
Love From Afar: The Long-Distance Play
While making headlines on the home front, DiJonai also made time to stay up late and support her girlfriend, Indiana Fever forward NaLyssa Smith, as she balled out in the Chinese League. Their long-distance relationship is giving us all the feels—part Love & Basketball, part rom-com—and Carrington isn’t shy about sharing the highs and challenges with fans.
“Long distance isn’t for the weak,” she posted recently on X (formerly Twitter), while we all nodded in solidarity. But hey, if anyone can juggle basketball, life changes, and relationship goals with finesse, it’s DiJonai. Between her Unrivaled tournament debut in January and Smith’s overseas grind, this power couple is proving that love, like a buzzer-beater, always finds a way.
The Bigger Picture: More Than Just Lashes
At its core, DiJonai’s lash-free revelation is more than a beauty routine switch-up; it’s about confidence, evolution, and keeping it real. Whether she’s swatting shots on the court or slaying a no-mascara selfie, Carrington continues to inspire on and off the hardwood. And let’s be honest: she’s still out here making eyelashes irrelevant one game at a time.
So, what’s next for DiJonai Carrington? A fresh phone number? A new hairstyle? Perhaps a skincare tutorial? Whatever it is, one thing’s for sure: we’ll all be watching—lashes optional.
