Sharon Osbourne reveals empowering reason why she's stopped dying her hair

She's embracing her white hair after 18 years of dying it red!

Author: Alex RossPublished 20th Feb 2020

Former X Factor judge Sharon Obsourne debuted her stunning new white hair earlier this week, after admitting she's been dying it red every single week for the last 18 years.

After celebrity hair stylist Jack Martin shared a before and after snap of Sharon's new look to his Instagram page, 67-year-old Sharon has now revealed the reason behind her decision, and it's very inspiring.

Speaking on American chat-show The Talk, which is the US equivalent of Loose Women, Sharon said, "I was just so fed up of going and having it dyed and I just was like, I can’t do this anymore.

"I’m like, why am I trying to do something or be something that I’m not? So, just be who you are."

Since debuting her new look at the beginning of the week, Sharon has received a lot of love on social media, and it sounds like her husband Ozzy Osbourne is also a fan, with Sharon admitting he had the 'perfect' reaction.

Long-time friend Piers Morgan also gushed about Sharon's new look, sharing a snap of the pair to his Instagram page as he joined the panel of The Talk.

Piers wrote, 'Silver Foxy! Loving the new look @sharonosbourne ! đź‘Ť'. (sic)

Documenting his work on Instagram, Sharon's hairdresser Jack revealed the former America's Got Talent judge has been dying her locks every single week for the last 18 years.

He wrote, 'Another great day in my career welcoming the most beautiful and elegant talk show host and entertainer @sharonosbourne for a complete transformation. Sharon has 100% white hair and she was coloring her hair once a week dark vibrant red for the past 18 years.

'She explained to me that she wanted to do this transformation long time ago but every time she attempts it ends up with a disaster. Sharon was very tired of coloring her hair once a week and she was obligated to since she is on tv almost every day hosting her popular tv show @thetalkcbs (sic)

Revealing the treatment took a massive eight hours in total, Jack continued, 'I didn’t promise Sharon anything but I told her I will try my best, it took me a total of 8 hours from start to finish to get her to a platinum blonde so she doesn’t have to be committed to coloring her hair once a week anymore.

'I had great time spending my day off with this gorgeous, humble, and sweet soul.' (sic)

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Little Mix, then

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Little Mix, now

Now the biggest girl band on the planet, the girls look fantastic!

Calvin Harris, then

Scottish DJ Calvin Harris pictured here in 2009. Sorry Calvin, but we're not sure that look would be Acceptable In The 80s - OR now.

Calvin Harris, now

The 'One Kiss' hit-maker transformed into an A-list hunk, and has dated the likes of Taylor Swift and Rita Ora. Twit twoo!

Cheryl, then

Girls Aloud singer Cheryl was just a fresh-faced teenager when she auditioned for Popstars: The Rivals in 2002.

Cheryl, now

She's now an on-trend and super-glamorous mum-of-one, even walking the red carpet at a London Fashion Week show.

Justin Bieber, then

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Justin Bieber, now

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Rihanna, then

A young Rihanna in 2005...

Rihanna, now

The still cheeky Fenty grin is still there, and Rihanna continues to defy the aging process.

Matthew Lewis, then

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Miley Cyrus, then

Miley Cyrus in her Hannah Montana days...

Miley Cyrus, now

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Gareth Gates, then

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Gareth Gates, now

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Katy Perry, then

Katy Perry rocking long black hair in 2004...

Katy Perry, now

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Chris Pratt, then

Jurassic Park actor Chris Pratt back in 2008...

Chris Pratt, now

Shed the pounds and now has a slimmer physique.

Kylie Jenner, then

A fresh faced Kylie Jenner in 2008...

Kylie Jenner, now

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Zac Efron, then

Zac Efron in his High School Musical days back in 2007...

Zac Efron

10 years later, he was looking incredibly dapper at the Australian premiere for The Greatest Showman in 2017 - even sporting a 'tache.

Justin Timberlake, then

JT rocking his epic tight curls with frosted tips back in 2000...

Justin Timberlake, now

He's so much more grown-up in September 2018 whilst performing in Las Vegas.

Johnny Vegas, then

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Johnny Vegas, now

But in 2018, he revealed that he'd lost two stone.

Jack Ryder, then

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Jack Ryder, now

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Jonathan Tapper, then

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Jonathan Tapper, now

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We love Sharon's new look! ❤️

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