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Michelle Keegan’s hairdresser reveals the secrets behind her stunning transformation

Actress spent two days at a London salon to perfect her amazing blonde new look

MICHELLE Keegan spent two days in a London salon as she underwent a marathon makeover session to transform into a blonde, according to the top colourist behind her amazing new hair 'do.

The actress underwent a complete style change, and now we can reveal the secrets behind her new look.

 Michelle's hair stylist has revealed all about the amazing transformation
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Michelle's hair stylist has revealed all about the amazing transformationCredit: Instagram

The TV star stunned fans when she unveiled her amazing transformation this week, and we can now exclusively reveal the secrets behind her fab 'do.

Vernon Deysel, Creative Colour Director at Paul Edmonds London, was the brains behind the actress' makeover, and he explained it took two days of hard work to get the colour right.

 Fans were stunned by her total transformation
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Fans were stunned by her total transformation

The top colourist also revealed both the actress and her husband were delighted with her new blonde look.

He told The Sun Online: "It was a very methodical approach so she felt more at ease and was ecstatic with the final result, as was Mark Wright!"

 She spent two days at the salon getting the colour right
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She spent two days at the salon getting the colour right

Vernon explained that Michelle spent two days at the salon as he and his team worked their magic.

He told us: "It took two days.... [We used] pre-lightener first which made her hair lighter ... [But] my main concern was making sure her hair stayed shiny and healthy..."

 Mark is 'ecstatic' about his wife's new look
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Mark is 'ecstatic' about his wife's new lookCredit: Fame Flynet

Vernon transformed Michelle's natural brown locks into a stunning shade of blonde, and he admitted the actress was "nervous" before taking the plunge.

However, she was "very brave" and was delighted with the final result.

 Vernon revealed exactly how he transformed Michelle's look
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Vernon revealed exactly how he transformed Michelle's look

Vernon added: "She was brave and really lovely throughout the whole process, even when her hair went bright orange... I said: 'Don't worry we are only half way there' and we had a good laugh about it..."

 Michelle previously debuted her new hair on social media
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Michelle previously debuted her new hair on social mediaCredit: Instagram

Vernon also revealed that Michelle may even stay blonde as she agreed to wait until the end of filming her new TV drama before making decision on whether to go back to brunette.

He said: "She agreed to wait until the end of filming to see whether she wants to keep it."

Michelle made the change as part of her role in new ITV drama series Tina and Bobby, in which she plays the wife of footballing legend Bobby Moore.

 She was previously known for her long brown locks, but may now stay blonde
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She was previously known for her long brown locks, but may now stay blondeCredit: Fame Flynet

The prestigious Paul Edmonds London salon boasts a host of A-list clients, including Sam Smith, Abbey Clancy and Catherine Zeta-Jones.

Members of the team also work on numerous film and TV projects - they recently coloured Margot Robbie's hair for her role in The Legend of Tarzan.

They have also worked on shows such as Game of Thrones and Downton Abbey.

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