Katy Perry is renown for rocking a variety of looks, but her most pronounced trademark has been her dark hair.
Indeed, aesthetically when she hit the scene she halted Pop’s long-running obsession with endless assembly line of blonde starlets.
Recent times have seen her pivot from her established look and some have attributed this to her shaky chart trajectory of late. Almost like a modern music take on Samson in the Bible.
But for those hoping for the return of the “Katy Perry” circa ‘I Kissed A Girl’ and ‘Teenage Dream,’ it doesn’t look like it’ll be happening anytime soon.
Find out why below…
Speaking to VH1 India during a promotional trip, the American Idol judge explained:
“I don’t think I will ever go back dark [with my hair]. Because I think it was good for the time. You know, it was great. But I love the blonde because it brightens things. You know, it’s like walking with a constant balance. And I like what it does with my eyes. So I think I’m gonna stay blonde for a while. But maybe transition into more of a honeydew.”
[Watch from 7.41 mark]
Fandom can be fickle, especially for acts like Katy whose catalogue is largely comprised of cuts catered to casual listeners and whose image has been sold as something very specific.
As such, elementary as it may sound, we don’t think it entirely far-fetched to believe that her popularity took a dip when she drove her look in a direction the GP weren’t familiar with.
At the same time, this is yet another case point example of the reality that artists aren’t inanimate objects; but rather human beings who have the propensity to embrace, crave, and race towards change.
So, as Ms. Perry continues to mount her comeback campaign, she’ll have to strike the right balance between appeasing her audience and making sure she doesn’t lose self.
Popping music is a big piece of that puzzle, but as the unfortunate tanking of latest single ‘Harleys In Hawaii’ showed, she’ll have to tinker with more to magnetise the masses again. What should she do? Let us know…
…and her career wept ???
Dark hair is not the only thing she’ll never go back to… to ten too
Are u a Katy fan? It sounds like you’re more of a hater
@sipLizzoJuice no he’s not being a hater. He’s just saying that when Katy switched to Ellen’s haircut then to blonde hair, her original fan base didn’t like it at all, a lot of them , they stop buying her music
She will bounce back again!
She needs to. I can’t take her serious with any other color hair.
You know i was thinking the same thing. Its funny how something as little as hair can have such an impact.
Well if someone’s hair color makes you take or not take them seriously (regardless if the music is good or not) it simple means only one thing- you’re immature. That’s how kids think.
Ok well I am immature then.
I kissed a girl and I liked it
@queennickiminaj
Damn gurl u been kissing some goose
Celine Dion’s late manager lost $2 M. filming, for a DVD, the first 2 years of her Vegas residency. Consensus was that focus groups (and fans) felt destabilized by her sudden blonde pixie cut and wished she’d go back to her signature hair. That same week, Celine sat 10 hours while a long, caramel weave and extensions were put in for the famous mic problem Luther Vandross Grammy tribute. So, hair for a female artist seems to matter.
Jealousy is the ugliest trait
Lolgirl plz
@Meme you’re funny but I also like her with black hair?????
She can do what she wants. She’s an Uber successful, GROWN AŚŠ WOMAN, who has had success in music for over a decade and will be able to tour off her hit filled catalogue for the rest of her life. Imagine being a Mega-millionaire and changing your hair color just so a bunch of insecure, broke fans can feel like they’re approving your arts aesthetic. It’s ALWAYS the miserable ones ????♀️??♀️??♀️??♀️ Do you Katy ??♀️??♀️??♀️??♀️
Exactly I agree with u
I am totally yes for going for what makes u happy Katy lol
Rather fascinating… NOT!
And who are you?
Her black hair made her seem different from the other pop girls..
Now she looks basic as fugg…
Not everyone can pull off blond hair..
And she’s not it
And Beyoncé can pull it off?
Lol Beyonce doesn’t look good in bleach blonde either
She looked better in dark blonde or brunette, or natural black hair.
@ratedxxxx gurl I’m with you on this!
Just kidding???
Seriously she can have the hair color she wants
Maybe Auburn/brown, hazelnut, chestnut, oak then? Any fûcking color but blonde sweetie. It’s not cute. Plus with her gimmicky videos and lyrics it makes her look cheesy and dumb.
It makes you look like a suburban mom, thats what blonde is doing. Black hair did something with your eyes, cause they are blue and people love that contrast. Blonde does not even suit you.
I hate you for posting this ?????
I almost fell in the chair
Whatever she likes.
I personally think she looks much better with black hair.
But whatever she likes better.
Sorry hunny, once u go black and u can’t go back. Size matters
Lmfao! U random
What the hell!?! Everyone has their own preference
welp https://youtu.be/TzyYbtwtKgc
Spam alert!
Dark hair is her only chance at getting back to her chart slaying days. The second she died it blonde and stopped working with Dr Luke, her career died. Karma for going after Britney came back didn’t it, Katy?
U again hhhoeee ?
Who voted for Katy in TGJ Artist of Decade? I did!
???✌️✌️?????
She almost beat Taylor in #1 spot
Damn I knew it was u???
Thank you for voting for Katy Perry! She deserved the #1 spot!
TGJ Artist is The Decade is Katy Perry
Girl it’s Taylor Swift the number one
Katy is #2
Kiss your career goodbye. I’m finally over her!
#NeverReallyOver
United World Chart ALBUMS (Worldwide Weekly Sales)
week 51 / 2019 – December 21
compiled and provided by mediatraffic
1. The Who – Who- 177, 000
2. Camila Cabello – Romance 171,000
3. Exo – Obsession- 119.000
4. Roddy Ricch – Please Excuse Me For Being Antisocial- 116.000
5. Soundtrack – Frozen II
Walt Disney – 111.000
6. Michael Bublé – Christmas
Reprise – 104.000
7. Robbie Williams – The Christmas Present
Columbia – 103.000
8. Post Malone – Hollywood’s Bleeding
Republic – 99.000
9. Coldplay – Everyday Life
Parlophone / Atlantic – 97.000
10. Billie Eilish – When We All Fall Asleep, Where Do We Go?
Darkroom / Interscope – 94.000
11. Taylor Swift – Lover / Republic Records – 93,000
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Wow I’m surprised ?
???
Isn’t it strange that you used to know me?
All the highs and lows and in-betweens
And now you see me and just say, “Hey”
Isn’t it weird that you’ve seen me naked?
We had conversations ’bout forever
Now it’s ’bout the weather, okay
And I just can’t believe
We went from strangers to lovers to strangers in a lifetime
Now just memories
We’ve gone from strangers to lovers to strangers
Yeah
Acting like we never met
Faking like we just forget
We were lovers
And now there’s nothing left but small talk
Had every inch of your skin
There’s nowhere your hands haven’t been
Ain’t it funny?
‘Cause now there’s nothing left but small talk
Isn’t it strange that you used to know me?
All the highs and lows and in-betweens
And now you see me and just say, “Hey”
Isn’t it weird that you’ve seen me naked?
We had conversations ’bout forever
Now it’s ’bout the weather, okay
And I just can’t believe
We went from strangers to lovers to strangers in a lifetime
Now just memories
We’ve gone from strangers to lovers to strangers
Yeah
Acting like we never met
Faking like we just forget
We were lovers
And now there’s nothing left but small talk
Had every inch of your skin
There’s nowhere your hands haven’t been
Ain’t it funny?
‘Cause now there’s nothing left but small talk
???
Love that song btw
????
Isn’t it strange that you used to know me?
All the highs and lows and in-betweens
And now you see me and just say, “Hey”
Isn’t it weird that you’ve seen me naked?
We had conversations ’bout forever
Now it’s ’bout the weather, okay
And I just can’t believe
We went from strangers to lovers to strangers in a lifetime
Now just memories
We’ve gone from strangers to lovers to strangers
Yeah
Acting like we never met
Faking like we just forget
We were lovers
And now there’s nothing left but small talk
Had every inch of your skin
There’s nowhere your hands haven’t been
Ain’t it funny?
‘Cause now there’s nothing left but small talk
???
Katy gurl I like your black hair. Your beauty stands out more gurl. But hey I get, I respect u.
These artists are so dumb. They know what makes their careers go down the drain yet they still do it like an idiot!
Lol I totally agree that she should sticks to what works for her
Well your fave wasn’t relevant since #The Fame
Love me some Katy but sweetie you rock in a black long hair