Elvis Dyed His Locks For An Edgier Look
Elvis thought a darker mane would make him look edgier, so he changed his natural dirty-blond color to black. His instincts turned out to be correct: a key part of his iconic image was his dark tresses coifed in a unique style. There are few photos of him with his natural color.
Early in his career, Elvis used shoe polish to achieve his signature look, but as his fame grew he started switching to regular hair dye. His fans loved the look, and it was with this style that he rose to fame all over the world.