The Real Housewives of Orange County‘s Gretchen Rossi may be known for her silky blonde hair and vibrant outfits, but she isn’t afraid to embrace her dark side — especially when it comes to trying out new hairstyles.
Back in 2018, Gretchen shared a sultry photo on Instagram, showing off a shocking new look. The photo features the RHOC housewife with a long black wig with bangs, paired with a bright red lip and a lacy, low-plunge top. “When my inner Scorpio comes out to play. What do you guys think about the darker hair? Wigging out for [Leyla Milani] birthday bash last night,” she wrote in the caption.
For the record, Gretchen is a Scorpio as her birthday just so happens to take place on October 30.
Is Gretchen Rossi’s natural hair blonde?
For those wondering, Gretchen is a natural blonde as seen in throwback photos of her as a kid with sunny-hued hair.
In 2021, Gretchen shed light on her natural wavy hair texture with an Instagram reel. “Did you guys know that I have super wavy/curly hair? Yes, that’s my naturally wavy/curly hair in this video,” she captioned the video showing off her natural locks. “So obviously it takes the right products to help get a beautiful salon like blow out that’s smooth, sleek, & frizz free!”
She then continued to explain how she achieves her iconic blonde blowout. According to her caption, the housewife uses hair detangler, blowout cream for a “no frizz finish,” and a root lifter for extra volume.
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When it comes to strong, voluminous hair, the working mom says that a healthy diet can make all the difference. “Eating the correct things really helps with keeping your hair, nails, and skin looking great!” she wrote on a blog post in 2011.
“Who needs pricey extensions and hours wasted at the hair salon?” she continued. “If you are trying to grow out your hair, try eating more soy. Strengthen your hair with types of vitamin B, like B2, B6, and B12 found in avocados, tuna and bananas.”
Gretchen Rossi reveals her favorite beauty product
On May 28, Gretchen revealed one of her beauty secrets. The Michigan native shared that she uses a collagen supplement that she claims has given her “the best hair, skin, [and] nails of my life! (Plus, it helps my joints),” she wrote in the caption.
What color is Gretchen Rossi’s hair now?
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“I’m excited to be back in the mix with all the ladies,” she admitted in a video posted to Bravo’s Instagram account. “I love the ladies, I’m having so much fun, and I can’t wait for the season to air.”
Find out how the other RHOC ladies feel about Gretchen’s return to Bravo.
