10 Pictures Of Famous Actresses Whose Careers Took A Positive Turn After They Changed Their Hair Color
Our hair is one of the major things that add to our beauty and elegance.
It's one thing to deal with the outfit we are going to put on and head out the door, but it’s an entirely different thing to manage our hair. No matter what type of hair you have—be it curly, straight, wavy, or otherwise—it’s always a hassle to style it.
Now, there are certain people who have wavy hair but decide to make it straight. Those with straight hair may choose to make it curly, and just like that, the cycle continues.
But the next phase is when you decide to change the color of your hair entirely, which is quite understandable because sometimes one’s hair can hinder their opportunities. So, one may decide to change the color of their hair, and then, boom... things start moving in that person’s favor.
It's difficult to imagine actresses like Amy Adams or Emma Stone without their red hair, as hair plays a significant role in shaping a person's style. Furthermore, it can also greatly influence one's career and professional accomplishments.
So, we went ahead to find out which renowned singers and actresses turned their lives around completely after visiting a hairdresser. Here are ten of them, so sit back and enjoy.
1. Emma Stone
She's actually blonde, but she first dyed her hair red when she acted in the teenage comedy Superbad. Stone was not famous before the movie, and her new hair color drew attention to her. Plus, she received an Oscar.
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Wilde says that she acted with her hair for some time, but everything changed when she started auditioning with brown hair. She says being blonde made her the really pretty girl, and when she went brunette, more roles came.
“She’s a waitress with a heart of gold and a tough life,” or “She’s a doctor.” And I always wondered—would I have been offered those roles had I still been blonde? I don’t think so.
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The famous singer's decision to be a brunette really impacted her life. She recalls when she and her boyfriend broke up, and she decided to bleach her hair.
Then everything changed.
4. Rita Hayworth
Rita Hayworth had dark hair, and it was recommended that she change it, as it was the only way to embody the exotic Mediterranean girl. Her dark red hair and adjusted hairline allowed her to become more successful.
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5. Leighton Meester
Gossip Girl creator Dr. Helen Fisher, a biological anthropologist, notes that "changing one's appearance can significantly impact self-perception and public perception." Leighton Meester, originally a blonde, was asked to dye her hair brown for the role, which contributed to her rise in fame. Fisher emphasizes that "such transformations can lead to new opportunities and a fresh identity," highlighting how a simple change can alter the trajectory of a career.
6. Amy Adams
Amy Adams said that her roles increased when she dyed her light hair red. She states that blonde hair made people see her as “silly girls” characters, but red allowed her to portray fun and unusual characters.
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7. Debbie Harry
Debbie Harry is a singer and songwriter who worked as a secretary, a waitress, and a dancer. Due to her beauty, talent, and unique look, she soon became an icon.
8. Cynthia Nixon
Cynthia Nixon, who was a blonde, dyed her hair red in order to portray a character in Sex and the City. She got the job, and that made her a star.
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9. Sofía Vergara
Sofía Vergara says she's a natural blonde, but because producers didn't know how to cast her, she dyed her hair red. Then, she became "the hot Latin girl."
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10. Reese Witherspoon
Reese Witherspoon, who is blonde, had dark brown hair. She decided to change her hair color, and as relationship expert Dr. Esther Perel notes, "Change can often lead to new opportunities and perspectives." This transformation played a significant role in her rise to fame.
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Our hair is one of the major things that add to our beauty and elegance. A good hairdo can elevate your entire appearance, especially when it’s in a different color.
Are you the type who frequently experiments with their hair? Tell us in the comments about the revolutionary changes you have made.
