Celebrity Hair: The Dark Side
Trend alert! The stars are ditching the bleach and going back to black
WENNNicole Richie was long the epitome of a Californian beach babe, with her glossy blonde curls for the red carpet and those infamous, sunny boho waves for off-duty chic.
PA PhotosBut Nicole started 2010 with a new hue – swapping blonde for this dramatic, rich chocolaty shade. Wow.
Rex FeaturesJust last year, Jessica Alba was rocking bleached-blonde locks, which some might say didn't compliment her enviable honey complexion
PA PhotosBut just last month the starlet showcased her brand new hue - a rich brunette that's most more flattering to her skin tone
Rex FeaturesNicole Kidman has been denying her red roots for years by hitting the (bleach) bottle
PA PhotosBut at this year’s SAG Awards, Nicole looked 15 years younger thanks to this more natural, auburn hue.
Rex FeaturesJessica Biel enjoyed a brief flirtation with bleach in 2009
PA PhotosBut she has since showcased her new black locks at New York Fashion Week and we think this shade is much more flattering – it certainly gives the actress some edge.
Rex FeaturesIt’s no wonder Hayden Panettiere won the role of the cheerleader in Heroes with these classically Californian baby blonde locks.
Rex FeaturesBut the actress recently shunned the shade that made her a household name, opting for edgier red.
WENNA yo-yo colour fanatic, Lindsay Lohan’s locks have long been suffering years of bleach-abuse.
WENNBut this year the starlet transformed herself AGAIN and – with her new tumbling, rich brunette mane, we can’t help but think ‘wow’.
Rex FeaturesPink, orange, blonde - Lily Allen’s locks have almost been every hue known to hairdressers.
PA PhotosBut there’s no denying our Lil’s at her best when she’s back to black.
PA PhotosLong known as ‘the blonde from the Pussycat Dolls’, Kimberley Wyatt admitted last month that she just couldn’t put herself through the torture of bleaching any more
PA PhotosNow with a new job as a judge on Sky One’s Got To Dance, Kim’s washed that band right out of her hair and is embracing her inner rock chick with edgy brunette.
PA PhotosAfter that razor incident and an array of fright wigs, Britney Spears was finally starting to look like her old self last summer as she showcased her quintessentially ‘Britney’ sunny blonde locks
PA PhotosBut last month, Britney surprised everyone but dyeing her hair this dramatic raven-black hue. We urge you to go back blonde, Britters!
PA PhotosAdmittedly never a big bleach fan, but Christina Ricci had been flirting with honey hues and highlights ever since leaving Wednesday Addams behind her.
PA PhotosBut a rich, chocolaty shade gives Christina ‘drama’ by the bucket-load. Wow.
PA PhotosAnother yo-yo colour fanatic, Scarlett Johansson’s been every shade from platinum to copper.
PA PhotosThough we love her blonde – there’s no denying Scarlett can pull off any shade. Does she ever have an off-day? Curse her!
