Dascha Polanco sets the record straight about her new do, and why we should expect more surprises from her in the future. “As I’m speaking to you, my 6-year-old has my wig on. He’s a superhero right now. It’s so cute!”
Orange Is The New Black's Dascha Polanco debuted a new look in the midst of New York Fashion Week via an instagram post.
Long gone was her usual dark brown hair with honey highlights, and in its place was a gorgeous gray-to-lavender ombrè. It was an instant hit during fashion week. Polanco spoke to BuzzFeed about why she decided to get bold with her look, and what's next.
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She worked with one of the best celebrity hairstylists.
"I worked with Cynthia Alvarez. I said, "Let me try out one of your grays and let's play with it." So, she made a wig for me. She's amazing. It's the perfect blend, beautiful ombrè. Usually my hair looks kind of chic when I'm at a public event, but I wanted to play. She's working on other things for me as well. You might see me a lot in the changing hair."
She's always loved having bright colors in her hair.
"I've always been creative with my hair. I was born with a lot of hair, and it's gotten thinner throughout the years. Culturally hair is very important in the Dominican Republic. Growing up I've always played around with dyed streaks, magenta streaks, bleach blonde, short, long, straight. I love it."
From her aunt to her 6-year-old son, Polanco's family loves to play with hair.
"I grew up with my aunt working at a salon, and my mom was a cosmetologist. I've seen their pieces growing up, wash and sets, roller sets, doobies. I loved watching all of that. It's important for a woman I think, with her hair. When it's clean and when it's done it uplifts you and makes you feel good. As I'm speaking to you, my 6 year-old has my wig on. He's a superhero right now. It's so cute!"
