Those tuned in to the FOX show X Factor have been eagerly awaiting the reviews of new judges Britney Spears and Demi Lovato. The two join experienced vets LA Reid and Simon Cowell on the singing contest panel and while the critiques of the pop divas has been generally favorable Lovato has been drawing attention for a different kind of style… her new hairdo.
Taking to her official Twitter account Lovato announced, “Guess what’s back, back, back, back again… BANGS are back, back, back, tell your friends.” The tweet also featured a link to her new hairstyle that showed off her blonde bangs. Interesting that Lovato chose to paraphrase Eminem’s song “Without Me” since he also sported a blonde look before returning to his natural brown.
Lovato, a 20 year-old singer with three studio albums to her credit, says she enjoys switching up her hairstyle as often as possible to express herself. She told People magazine that she uses her hair to experiment with and that “it’s kind of the only way I really act out anymore, I’m unpredictable and impulsive with my hair color. And if that’s the worst it is for me, then I’m totally OK with that.” Seems her fans are too as many have responded positively to the new look.
Some TV critics were skeptical of Lovato’s ability to judge other singers since she has been accused of relying on Auto Tune to polish her songs and one contestant even called her out on it, but so far she has avoided any controversy and seems to be fitting in well with the irascible Cowell, non-nonsense Reid and ratings hook Spears. Whether Lovato will keep the blonde bangs throughout the mentoring stage of the show remains to be seen but based on her past don’t be surprised to see another hair change before the season is over.