Billie Eilish first debuted her green and black hair in the music video for her song "xanny." The video was released in July 2019, and it immediately sparked a conversation about Eilish's new look.
In an interview with Vogue, Eilish explained that the green and black hair was actually a mistake. She had originally gone to the salon to get her hair dyed black, but the stylist accidentally mixed the black dye with green dye. Eilish liked the result, so she decided to keep the green and black hair.
"I was like, 'Oh my god, this is sick,'" Eilish told Vogue. "I didn't even care if it was a mistake. I loved it."
The green and black hair quickly became a signature look for Billie Eilish. The hairstyle was bold, unique, and perfectly reflected Eilish's personal style.
The green and black hair also had a deeper significance for Eilish. In an interview with Rolling Stone, Eilish said that the hair helped her to feel more confident and powerful.
"I felt like I could do anything with this hair," Eilish told Rolling Stone. "It made me feel like a superhero."
Billie Eilish's green and black hair had a major impact on popular culture. The hairstyle was widely imitated by fans and celebrities alike. It also inspired a new trend of bold and unconventional hair colors.
The green and black hair also helped to make Billie Eilish a fashion icon. Eilish was featured on the covers of major magazines and fashion blogs. She was also invited to walk the runway at fashion shows.
In March 2021, Billie Eilish shocked fans by revealing that her green and black hair was actually a wig. Eilish posted a video on TikTok in which she took off the wig to reveal her natural blonde hair.
"I haven't shown you my real hair since I was 16," Eilish said in the video. "I've dyed it and bleached it and everything, but this is the first time I've shown you my real hair."
Eilish explained that she had decided to wear a wig because she wanted to keep her personal life private. She also said that the wig helped her to feel more anonymous in public.
"I've always hated the feeling of being watched," Eilish said. "The wig helped me to feel more comfortable in my own skin."
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