Blondes do have more fun! Vanessa Hudgens debuts dyed 'mermaid hair' as she poses in a bikini at Coachella
She may be famous for her dark brunette locks, but Vanessa Hudgens has undergone a makeover for Coachella, embracing a hippie chic look with long blonde extensions.
The 25-year-old actress teamed her wavy new style – which she dubbed 'mermaid hair' – with a particularly bohemian oversize sun hat, daisy dukes and a huge belt made of circular links, as well as a leopard print bikini top.
She posted on Instagram: 'Mermaid hair!!!! A big thank you to @ninezeroone and @greatlengthsusa #blondesdohavemorefun =) can't believe @riawnacapri made me this blonde!!!'
Mermaid hair: Vanessa Hudgens debuted long blonde hair extensions at Coachella festival
Vanessa's sister, Stella, also got into the spirit of the music festival, held in Indio, California, with her look, as she appeared in another photo next to her sister wearing a bright floral print dress with a chain of yellow flowers atop her hair.
Spring Breakers star Vanessa has been talking up the festival since January, when she said it was her 'main event of the year' but the clean living star's trip is proving controversial after it emerged she is reportedly being paid $15,000 to attend by fast food giant McDonald's.
Fans can now expect the starlet to share a product-placement selfie for the burger joint alongside boyfriend, Carrie Diaries hunk Austin Butler.
Into the groove: Both Vanessa and her sister, Stella, got into the spirit of the music event, showing off their bohemian style
Goddess: The actress posted a photo of the delicately placed jewels on her forehead for her look that day
Natural brunette: The actress usually has dark auburn hair, and even used a wig rather than dye it when she had to go blonde for her role in Spring Breakers
Vanessa isn't the only one debuting a dramatic change of hair colour at the music spectacular – which saw OutKast appear last night, and will be headlined by Muse and Arcade Fire respectively today and tomorrow – after Katy Perry dyed her hair 'slime green' ahead of it.
She posted a photo from the festival posing in fancy dress, wearing a silver sparkly, homemade looking top featuring a large eye and a skirt in the same material depicting an open mouth.
She was accompanied by three friends, one of whom echoed Katy's mouth design on her top, and another who depicted a devil on hers.
Slime Green: Katy Perry also dyed her hair, opting to go green, and posted this picture of her and her friends in fancy dress
Late start: Emma Roberts and her friends headed into the festival arena this afternoon after attending a pool party
The fourth member of the group also wore a sparkling design, emblazoned with 'Hell Yes'.
Katy captioned the picture: 'Don't di$count us!'
Meanwhile, Emma Roberts got a late start to the event today, posting a photo with friends as they appeared to be heading into the arena. She had earlier shared a photo from a pool party held by fashion company Lacoste.
'Destroying Coachella': Jared Leto was impressed with German DJ Zedd's performance
'I'm on a swan motherf*******': Emmy Rossum certainly seemed to be making the most of the relaxed atmosphere
Getting more involved with the musical side of things, actor and 30 Seconds to Mars singer Jared Leto sent fans a picture of the huge screaming crowd at the Sahara Tent dance music stage as German DJ Zedd was appearing last night.
Impressed by the performance, he captioned it: 'My friend @Zedd destroying #coachella '
For those who are interested in the music, rap duo OutKast headline the Coachella Valley Music and Arts Festival, ending a half-decade hiatus for one of hip-hop's most popular and important acts.
Water babes: Alessandra also cooled off with a swim that day and shared this photo with two of her pals
Spot the supermodel: The Victoria's Secret Angel easily stood out in her chic bralet and matching shorts
Andre 'Andre 3000' Benjamin and Antwan 'Big Boi' Patton came out of Atlanta with a unique sound two decades ago and became one of rap's top-selling and most-lauded acts, winning the Grammy Award for album of the year for double album Speakerboxxx/The Love Below.
They haven't released an album as OutKast since 2006's Idlewild, a soundtrack.
Other acts scheduled include Pharrell Williams, Beck, Queens of the Stone Age and Lorde. The reunited The Replacements will also appear.
Check out my bling: Kylie Jenner made sure to show off her ornate statement necklace with several pendants
'Got my jewels': The reality star also displayed the various earrings she was wearing and a cute black headband
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