Blue rinse explained

A blue rinse is a dilute hair dye used to reduce the yellowed appearance of grey or white hair.^{[1] [2]}

The blue rinse gained popularity after Jean Harlow's appearance in the 1930 film Hell's Angels.^{[1] [2]} Queen Elizabeth the Queen Mother also contributed to the popularity of the blue rinse in the 1940s.^{[1] [2]} Israeli politician Benjamin Netanyahu uses the style.^[3]

In British politics, the term "Blue Rinse Brigade" has been used to refer to affluent older women involved in conservative politics, charity work, and committees.^[4]

See also

• Blue hair

Notes and References

1. Web site: Tangled Up in Blue: Young Stars and Their Blue Rinses . Cunningham . Erin . 9 July 2014 . The Daily Beast . 9 July 2014.
2. Web site: Welcome to the new blue-rinse brigade . Waite . Alicia . 26 October 2011 . Telegraph Media Group . 9 July 2014.
3. Web site: Steinberg. Jessica. Because you're worth it, Bibi. 19 February 2021. timesofisrael.com.
4. Web site: End of the blue rinse . The Daily Telegraph . 21 April 2006.