Pamela Anderson Shows Off a Strawberry Blonde Shag at Paris Fashion Week

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Pamela Anderson, the iconic blonde of the 1990s, has made a striking change, debuting a new red hairstyle.

Anderson’s strawberry-colored locks were first noticed at a Vogue party in Paris earlier this week. As Paris Fashion Week commenced and is set to run until October 6, her vibrant new look quickly became a focal point in the front row.

At the Tom Ford show on Wednesday, Anderson styled her hair into a slicked-back quiff and accessorized with chunky sunglasses from the same brand. The following day, she showcased a voluminous, curly shag. Throughout both appearances, she opted for all-black outfits, allowing her bold hair color to take center stage.

This transformation is not new for Anderson, who has utilized Paris Fashion Week to unveil changes in her appearance before. This year, she caught attention at a Vivienne Westwood show, appearing without makeup—a choice that helped redefine her public persona and led to the launch of her skincare line. Now, Anderson has taken another step in her reinvention by parting ways with her signature blonde hair.

The ’80s-style shimmering dress and powerful shoulder pads perfectly complemented Anderson’s shaggy blow-out.

At Tom Ford, Anderson’s rosé-toned hair was slicked back.

In a 2023 documentary, “Pamela, A Love Story,” Anderson explained that her signature look originated in 1989 when a hairdresser at Playboy transformed her natural brunette locks into a “champagne blonde” using “a thousand highlights.” Anderson quickly took to coloring her own hair, choosing cruelty-free products. The striking platinum hair, once defining her image alongside her smoky eyes and lip-liner, is now behind her.

The inspiration behind Anderson’s color change is linked to her upcoming role in the film “Love is Not the Answer,” directed by Michael Cera. She explained in an interview that the hue was influenced by French cinema, particularly the actress Marlène Jobert. “I’m having fun, I’m playing with it,” Anderson said. “It’s going to be different every day.”