From Michael Clarke to Brendan Fevola: A look at the celebs going blond in lockdown

Taking a walk on the lighter side! From Michael Clarke’s freshly dyed hair to Brendan Fevola and Michael Brunelli’s bleached buzz cuts.. why are all of the male celebrities going blond in lockdown?

Australians have had plenty of time on their hands in the last few weeks while being at home on lockdown during the coronavirus pandemic. 

And it seems some of the most prolific male celebrities, sports and reality TV stars have turned to a box of hair dye while in isolation. 

From cricketer Michael Clarke’s freshly dyed locks to Brendan Fevola and Michael Brunelli’s bleached buzz cuts, many are taking a walk on the lighter side. 

Taking a walk on the lighter side!  Former Australian cricket captain Michael Clarke, 39, debuted his blond mane last Friday when he was pictured heading back to his car after a day on the water

Former Australian cricket captain Michael Clarke, 39, debuted his blond mane last Friday when he was pictured heading back to his car after a day on the water. 

Michael – who is considered one of the greatest batsmen of all time – dyed his hair following his split from wife Kyly Clarke. 

His new look include shaved sides and a longer quiff at the top.

Makeover:  Michael - who is considered one of the greatest batsmen of all time - dyed his hair following his split from wife Kyly Clarke (pictured)

Makeover:  Michael – who is considered one of the greatest batsmen of all time – dyed his hair following his split from wife Kyly Clarke (pictured)

He likes to mix it up! Michael - who has naturally dark hair - has always experimented with his look and has previously sported highlights (seen in 2004 during his cricket days)

He likes to mix it up! Michael – who has naturally dark hair – has always experimented with his look and has previously sported highlights (seen in 2004 during his cricket days)

Michael – who has naturally dark hair – has always experimented with his look and has previously sported highlights. 

Meanwhile, former AFL star Brendan Fevola has also lightened his hair while in isolation. 

Debuting his toned tresses on social media, the 39-year-old joked with followers he was stealing Eminem’s look from his famous Slim Shady days. 

Meanwhile, former AFL star Brendan Fevola has also lightened his hair while in isolation.

Meanwhile, former AFL star Brendan Fevola has also lightened his hair while in isolation.

New look:  Meanwhile, former AFL star Brendan Fevola has also lightened his hair while in isolation

Brendan went for a buzz cut at the sides with longer locks on top. 

The FOX FM star later coloured his hair green and purple and further shaved his employer’s logo into the style. 

It has since faded to look more blond. 

‘ISO got me doing weird s**t,’ Brendan said when he first dyed his mane.

'Iso got me doing weird s**t': The FOX FM star later coloured his hair green and purple and further shaved his employer's logo into the style

‘Iso got me doing weird s**t’: The FOX FM star later coloured his hair green and purple and further shaved his employer’s logo into the style

New 'do! Former Married At First Sight star Michael Brunelli has also opted for a bleached blond buzz cut in recent weeks, previously telling fans that he and girlfriend Martha Kalifatidis struggled to get the right products to achieve the look

New 'do! Former Married At First Sight star Michael Brunelli has also opted for a bleached blond buzz cut in recent weeks, previously telling fans that he and girlfriend Martha Kalifatidis struggled to get the right products to achieve the look

New ‘do! Former Married At First Sight star Michael Brunelli (pictured) has also opted for a bleached blond buzz cut in recent weeks, previously telling fans that he and girlfriend Martha Kalifatidis struggled to get the right products to achieve the look

Former Married At First Sight star Michael Brunelli has also opted for a bleached blond buzz cut in recent weeks, previously telling fans that he and girlfriend Martha Kalifatidis struggled to get the right products to achieve the look.  

But it seems Michael, 28, is now happy with his hairdo, posting a smouldering snap on Instagram this week.

Another reality star who has gone blond is Love Island Australia’s Josh Moss.

Loving it: But it seems Michael, 28, is now happy with his hairdo, posting a smouldering snap on Instagram this week

Loving it: But it seems Michael, 28, is now happy with his hairdo, posting a smouldering snap on Instagram this week

Dye job: Another reality star who has gone blond is Love Island Australia's Josh Moss (pictured)

Dye job: Another reality star who has gone blond is Love Island Australia’s Josh Moss (pictured)

Blonds have more fun: Other familiar faces taking a walk on the lighter side with their locks include Parramatta Eels star Dylan Brown (left)

Blonds have more fun: Other familiar faces taking a walk on the lighter side with their locks include Parramatta Eels star Dylan Brown (left)

Looking good: Pictured is NRL star Shaun Johnson, who also recently dyed his hair

Looking good: Pictured is NRL star Shaun Johnson, who also recently dyed his hair

He unveiled his new look on social media this week, joking in the caption: ‘My Britney Spears moment of Iso. What do you guys think?’

One fan wrote underneath: ‘Will the real Slim Shady please stand up.’

Other familiar faces taking a walk on the lighter side include Parramatta Eels star Dylan Brown, Cronulla Sharks player Shaun Johnson, and Brisbane Broncos young gun David Fifita.

Changing it up: Brisbane Broncos star David Fifita recently debuted his lighter look

Changing it up: Brisbane Broncos star David Fifita recently debuted his lighter look