Julianne Hough debuts red hair: 'I feel more feminine and alive'

Feb. 15 (UPI) -- Julianne Hough is feeling "feminine and alive" after dyeing her blonde hair red.

The 29-year-old dancer and television personality showed off her new look in an Instagram post Wednesday after visiting Nine Zero One salon in West Hollywood, Calif.

"I have never felt more like ME than I do right now!!" Hough captioned a slideshow. "I have always felt like a red head my whole life, even to the point that I've thought that my future daughter would 100% be a red head!"

"I've seriously talked about doing this for 6 years, ask anyone who knows me...and now that I'm on this new journey, exploring and finding out who I truly am, I said screw it! I feel more feminine and alive and I love it!" she gushed.

"Thank you to @ambahhh at @ninezeroone for making my hair dreams come true! #divinefeminine #femmefatale #rubyredvalentine," the star added.

Hough's husband, hockey player Brooks Laich, was among those to compliment the star in the comments, writing, "BOMBSHELL!" He dedicated a sweet post to Hough the same day in honor of Valentine's Day.

"Happy Valentine's Day @juleshough - you are the most amazing person I have ever met, truly beautiful inside and out," the athlete wrote. "You are the compass of my life, and I am beyond grateful for the love you give to me. Now and always, B! #valentinesday."

Hough married Laich in July after more than three years of dating. She is best known for competing as a professional dancer and serving as a judge on the ABC reality competition Dancing with the Stars.